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Ditch Witch SK650, Operator'S Manual

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SK650 Operator’s Manual

Controls - 27

Engine Compartment

CMW

Engine Compartment  

Hydraulic Fluid Bypass

Item

Description

Notes

Hydraulic Fluid Bypass

Lift knob and start engine.

Run engine five minutes to 
warm hydraulic fluid.

Push knob down. 

IMPORTANT: 

•

Use the hydraulic fluid bypass to 
assist starting a cold engine.

•

Tool carrier and excavator will 

not

 

operate correctly when knob is 
up.

Summary of Contents for SK650

Page 1: ...SK650 Tier 4i Operator s Manual 053 1293 Issue 2 0 Original Translation CMW...

Page 2: ...or s Manual Overview 1 CMW Overview Chapter Contents Serial Number Location 2 Intended Use 3 Equipment Modification 3 Unit Components 4 Operator Orientation 4 About This Manual 5 Bulleted Lists 5 Numb...

Page 3: ...Serial Number Location CMW Serial Number Location Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided Unit serial number is located as shown Item date of manufacture date of purchase unit s...

Page 4: ...e in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use The SK650 should be operated serviced and repaired only by persons familiar with its particular characteristics and acquainted with the re...

Page 5: ...erator s Manual Unit Components CMW Unit Components 1 Operator station 2 Tracks 3 Engine compartment 4 Lift arms 5 Mount plate Operator Orientation 1 Front of unit 2 Right side of unit 3 Rear of unit...

Page 6: ...rview pages for basic operating procedures Cross references such as See page 50 will direct you to detailed procedures Bulleted Lists Bulleted lists provide helpful or important information or contain...

Page 7: ...Overview 6 SK650 Operator s Manual About This Manual CMW...

Page 8: ...copy contact your Ditch Witch dealer If you need assistance in locating a dealer visit our website at www ditchwitch com or write to the following address The Charles Machine Works Inc Attn Marketing...

Page 9: ...opyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 by The Charles Machine Works Inc Ditch Witch CMW AutoCrowd Modularmatic Jet Trac Roto Witch Subsite Fluid Miser Perma Soil Power Pipe Super Witch Super Witch II Pierce Air...

Page 10: ...allation path if needed preparing the jobsite for work and connecting attachments 29 Drive procedures for startup cold start driving and shutdown 37 Transport procedures for lifting hauling and towing...

Page 11: ...Contents 10 SK650 Operator s Manual CMW...

Page 12: ...ontents Guidelines 12 Safety Alert Classifications 13 Safety Alerts 14 Emergency Procedures 17 Electric Strike Description 17 If an Electric Line is Damaged 18 If a Gas Line is Damaged 18 If a Fiber O...

Page 13: ...zards and use correct tools and machinery safety equipment and work methods for jobsite Mark jobsite clearly and keep spectators away Wear personal protective equipment Review jobsite hazards safety a...

Page 14: ...levels DANGER WARNING and CAUTION Learn what each level means indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury indicates a potentially hazardous...

Page 15: ...e death or serious injury Know location of lines and stay away Deadly gases Lack of oxygen or presence of gas will cause sickness or death Provide ventilation Jobsite hazards could cause death or seri...

Page 16: ...viced Looking into fiber optic cable could result in permanent vision damage Do not look into ends of fiber optic or unidentified cable Pressurized fluid or air could pierce skin and cause injury or d...

Page 17: ...age 74 for tip capacity Flying objects may cause injury Wear hard hat and safety glasses Hot parts may cause burns Do not touch until cool Exposure to high noise levels may cause hearing loss Wear hea...

Page 18: ...ows all paths to ground not just path of least resistance Pipes hoses and cables will conduct electricity back to all equipment Low voltage current can injure or kill Many work related electrocutions...

Page 19: ...The ground surface may be electrified so take small steps with feet close together to reduce the hazard of being shocked from one foot to the other For more information contact your Ditch Witch dealer...

Page 20: ...s on Fire Perform emergency shutdown procedure and then take the following actions The order and degree of action will depend on the situation Immediately move battery disconnect switch if equipped to...

Page 21: ...Safety 20 SK650 Operator s Manual Emergency Procedures CMW...

Page 22: ...r 4 Hydraulic fluid sight glass 5 Coolant temperature gauge 6 Ignition switch 7 Engine coolant temperature indicator 8 Glow plug indicator 9 Engine oil pressure indicator 10 Hydraulic fluid temperatur...

Page 23: ...ontinuously 3 Hourmeter Displays engine operating time Use these times to schedule service 4 Hydraulic fluid sight glass Shows level of hydraulic fluid in tank Maintain fluid at halfway point on glass...

Page 24: ...s on and glow plug button is pressed 9 Engine oil pressure indicator Lights when engine oil pressure is low Also lights briefly when engine is started Engine will stop 1 Check oil level 2 Check for le...

Page 25: ...control 3 Right track drive control 4 Parking brake lever 5 Attachment drive control 6 Lift arm control 7 Attachment drive foot control Item Description Notes 1 Throttle To increase engine speed push...

Page 26: ...te in either direction move controls in opposite directions as indicated above 3 Right track drive control To move forward push To move backward pull To go faster in either direction move control fart...

Page 27: ...ift arm control To move lift arms down push To float push forward to end To move lift arms up pull To curl attachment up move to left To curl attachment down move to right IMPORTANT Exercise caution w...

Page 28: ...uid Bypass Item Description Notes Hydraulic Fluid Bypass Lift knob and start engine Run engine five minutes to warm hydraulic fluid Push knob down IMPORTANT Use the hydraulic fluid bypass to assist st...

Page 29: ...1 Level indicator Item Description Notes 1 Level indicator To level bucket adjust bucket position until indicator is at top of sleeve To level other attachments adjust attachment position until it is...

Page 30: ...ound Penetrating Jobs 30 Above Ground Jobs 30 Inspect Site 31 Identify Hazards 31 Classify Jobsite 32 Inspect Jobsite 32 Select a Classification 32 Apply Precautions 33 Check Supplies and Prepare Equi...

Page 31: ...c area contact local authorities about safety procedures and regulations Plan for Emergency Services Have the telephone numbers for local emergency and medical facilities on hand Check that you will h...

Page 32: ...ground See Classify Jobsite on page 32 Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury Use correct equipment and work methods Use and maintain proper safety equipment NOTICE Wear personal protecti...

Page 33: ...not participate in the One Call service Have an experienced locating equipment operator sweep area within 20 6 m to each side of work path Verify previously marked line and cable locations Mark locat...

Page 34: ...avation Have gas shut off while work is in progress Have gas company test lines before returning them to service Crystalline Silica Quartz Dust Precautions Cutting drilling or working materials such a...

Page 35: ...ake pins See Check Brake Operation on page 57 filters air oil hydraulic tracks pumps and motors hoses and valves signs guards and shields Accessories Fire Extinguisher If required mount a fire extingu...

Page 36: ...ck pin handles toward center of mount plate to secure attachment to lift plate IMPORTANT Use only Ditch Witch approved attachments Attachments can change the stability and operating characteristics of...

Page 37: ...skin and poison Before disconnecting a hydraulic line turn engine off and operate all controls to relieve pressure Lower block or support any raised component with a hoist Cover connection with heavy...

Page 38: ...SK650 Operator s Manual Drive 37 CMW Drive Chapter Contents Start Unit 38 Drive 38 Shut Down 40...

Page 39: ...3 Move both track drive controls to forward or reverse See page 25 4 Adjust throttle as needed NOTICE If jump starting is required see Jump Start Unit on page 69 EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN Turn ignition switc...

Page 40: ...te limits which must never be exceeded These maximums are stated below since they are design limits These design limits usually exceed the operating limits and must never be used alone to establish sa...

Page 41: ...Apply parking brake 4 Run engine at low idle for five minutes to cool 5 Turn ignition switch to STOP 6 Remove key NOTICE Failure to allow engine to cool before shutdown may cause turbocharger damage...

Page 42: ...SK650 Operator s Manual Transport 41 CMW Transport Chapter Contents Lift 42 Points 42 Procedure 42 Haul 43 Load 43 Tie Down 44 Unload 45 Tow 46...

Page 43: ...ions on page 73 or measure and weigh equipment before lifting To lift unit with attachment use four lift points as shown To lift unit without attachment use one of the methods below Use two points nea...

Page 44: ...t to trailer bed 8 Apply parking brake 9 Ensure that all controls are in neutral position 10 Turn ignition switch to STOP 11 Tie down unit Crushing weight If load falls or moves it could kill or crush...

Page 45: ...ie Down Points Tiedown points are identified by tiedown decals Securing to truck or trailer at other points is unsafe and can damage machinery Procedure Loop tiedowns around unit at tiedown points Mak...

Page 46: ...attachment off ground but keep it low 6 Adjust throttle to low speed and slowly back unit down trailer or ramps Crushing weight If load falls or moves it could kill or crush you Use proper procedures...

Page 47: ...ks down and towing is necessary attach chains to tow points facing towing vehicle tow for short distances at less than 1 mph 1 6 km h do not tow for more than 100 30 m use no more than 1 300 lb 5800 N...

Page 48: ...Loosen locknut and loosen bypass valves shown three turns Return Unit to Normal Operation 1 Tighten bypass valves and torque locknut to 12 5 ft lb 17 N m 2 Disengage parking brake 3 Unblock tracks IM...

Page 49: ...Transport 48 SK650 Operator s Manual Tow CMW...

Page 50: ...SK650 Operator s Manual Complete the Job 49 CMW Complete the Job Chapter Contents Rinse Equipment 50 Disconnect Attachment 50 Stow Tools 50...

Page 51: ...ea Disconnect Attachment 1 Lower attachment to the ground 2 Turn off engine 3 Disengage lock pins by turning handles away from center of attachment 4 Cycle attachment drive control and disconnect hydr...

Page 52: ...l Service 51 CMW Service Chapter Contents Precautions 52 Overview 54 Recommended Lubricants Service Key 54 Engine Oil Temperature Chart 55 10 Hour 56 50 Hour 60 100 Hour 62 200 Hour 65 500 Hour 67 200...

Page 53: ...age Learn to use equipment correctly NOTICES Unless otherwise instructed all service should be performed with engine off Refer to engine manufacturer s manual for engine maintenance instructions Befor...

Page 54: ...rting is necessary Explosion possible Serious injury or equipment damage could occur Follow directions carefully NOTICE Disconnect battery to prevent damage to battery Do not turn off battery disconne...

Page 55: ...ne more frequently Item Description DEO Diesel engine oil meeting API service classification CF 4 or E1 96 and SAE viscosity recommended by engine manufacturer SAE 15W40 THF Tractor hydraulic fluid si...

Page 56: ...or any fully formulated ethylene glycol based low silicate heavy duty diesel engine coolant meeting ASTM specification D5345 prediluted or D4985 concentrate Before using any other kind of coolant comp...

Page 57: ...heck Engine Air Filter Service Indicator Check air filter service indicator shown at startup and every 10 hours and change filter as needed See Change Air Filter on page 68 Location Task Notes Tractio...

Page 58: ...ke operation at startup and every 10 hours or more often when conditions warrant Ensure parking brake pins shown move freely allowing brake to be engaged and disengaged Clean mud and debris from area...

Page 59: ...ck Coolant Level Check coolant level with engine cool at overflow bottle at startup and every 10 hours Maintain coolant level at halfway point on bottle If low add approved coolant Note The purpose of...

Page 60: ...controls to relieve pressure Lower block or support any raised component with a hoist Cover connection with heavy cloth and loosen connector nut slightly to relieve residual pressure Catch all fluid i...

Page 61: ...er 50 hours Drain oil 1 and add 4 2 qt 4 L of DEO at fill 2 Location Task Notes Traction Unit Change engine oil and filter initial service Change hydraulic fluid filter initial Check fuel hose and cla...

Page 62: ...ds and retighten it If the hose is worn replace it Bleed the fuel system if the hose and or clamp is changed Check Radiator Check radiator for dirt grass and other foreign matter every 50 hours Clean...

Page 63: ...elt for Tension and Damage Check belt tension every 100 hours Belt is properly tensioned when it moves about 1 4 3 8 7 9 mm when pushed at the long span Replace the belt when it is worn and sinks into...

Page 64: ...our CMW Lubricate Parking Brake Lubricate parking brake every 100 hours Pump MPG into two zerks shown at rear track sprocket Remove rear panel and lift rubber flap to access three zerks shown Pump MPG...

Page 65: ...ccur Follow directions carefully NOTICE Battery gas can explode Keep sparks and flames away from battery Always remove negative battery cable first and replace it last Battery electrolyte is sulfuric...

Page 66: ...the intake air line every 200 hours If the clamp is loose apply oil to the threads and retighten it If the hose appears cracked or worn replace it Location Task Notes Traction Unit Change engine oil...

Page 67: ...Service 66 SK650 Operator s Manual 200 Hour CMW Change Hydraulic Filter Change hydraulic filter every 200 hours...

Page 68: ...r Change Hydraulic Fluid and Filter Change hydraulic fluid and filter every 500 hours Change every 250 hours if jobsite temperature exceeds 100 F 38 C more than 50 of the time 1 Remove drain plug 3 2...

Page 69: ...d band on indicator is visible 1 Open air filter housing at latches 2 2 Remove primary 3 and secondary 4 elements 3 Wipe inside of housing and wash end cup 4 Insert new primary and secondary elements...

Page 70: ...e Serious injury or equipment damage could occur Follow directions carefully NOTICE Lead acid batteries vent explosive hydrogen gas when charging Do not smoke create sparks or use flames around batter...

Page 71: ...Start Procedure Engine Off 1 Park service vehicle close to disabled equipment but do not allow vehicles to touch 2 Engage parking brake in both vehicles 3 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position...

Page 72: ...empt to start disabled vehicle 12 If engine starts operate at 1500 2000 rpm for a few minutes to build an electrical charge in the battery 13 Remove black negative cable clamp from the disabled engine...

Page 73: ...Service 72 SK650 Operator s Manual As Needed CMW...

Page 74: ...all length of machine with 44 bucket 101 in 2 6 m L Overall length of loader no attachment 82 in 2 1 m L2 Wheelbase track length 43 in 1 1 m Dump height max with 44 bucket 64 in 1 6 m Reach fully rais...

Page 75: ...ing capacity The rated operating capacity for this machine was determined using a standard bucket in the drive position with center of gravity 7 in 18 cm from the mounting plate Depending on the attac...

Page 76: ...24 5 kW Estimated net power rating per SAE 1348 31 5 hp 23 5 kW Rated engine speed 3000 rpm 3000 rpm Maximum tilt angle fore and aft 30 30 Maximum tilt angle side to side 30 30 Exceeding these operati...

Page 77: ...Specifications 76 SK650 Operator s Manual Basic Unit CMW...

Page 78: ...chase Return damaged parts to dealer for inspection and warranty consideration if in warranty time frame Order genuine Ditch Witch replacement or repair parts from your authorized Ditch Witch dealer U...

Page 79: ...FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY IF THE PRODUCTS ARE PURCHASED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES AS DEFINED BY THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE THEN THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE...

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Page 82: ...SK650 Operator s Manual Service Record 81 CMW Service Record Service Performed Date Hours...

Page 83: ...CMW Service Record 82 SK650 Operator s Manual Service Performed Date Hours...

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