Ditch Witch XT855, Operator'S Manual

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XT855 Operator’s Manual
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General Operation
1. Verify that excavator is in the stowed position. See “Stowing the Excavator” on page 47.
2. Adjust throttle as needed.
3. Ensure work mode switch is in tool carrier mode.
4. Use right joystick to raise mount plate (and attachment) off ground.
5. Move left joystick to forward or reverse. See “Joysticks” on page 28.
Stowing the Excavator
To stow the excavator:
1. Swivel seat to face the excavator.
2. Swing excavator to your left.
3. Offset boom to your right.
4. Engage stow lock.
Slope Operation
• Operate up and down slopes with heavy end of unit uphill. Weight distribution changes based on
attachments and load. For example, an empty bucket makes the rear of the unit the heavy end while a
full bucket makes the front of the unit the heavy end. Most Ditch Witch-approved attachments make
the front of the unit the heavy end.
• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on slopes. If you must turn, keep the heavy end of the unit uphill.
• Do not park unit on slope without lowering attachment to the ground and turning ignition switch to
STOP.
NOTICE: When driving unit more than a few feet (meters), pivot seat so that operator is facing tool
carrier. If operator is facing excavator, operation of track drive controls is reversed.
NOTICE: Keep attachment/load low when operating on a slope. Drive slowly and cautiously at all times.