Ditch Witch XT855, Operator'S Manual

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XT855 Operator’s Manual
Haul
CMW
Load
With Tiedown Kit
1. Start engine.
2. Fasten seat belt and swivel seat to face the
tool carrier.
3. Ensure work mode switch is in tool carrier
mode.
4. Raise mount plate off ground.
5. Move unit to rear of trailer and align with
ramps.
6. Slow engine speed and slowly drive unit onto
trailer until mount plate nears rest.
7. Lower and tilt mount plate until it slides into
rest (shown).
8. Raise lift plate slightly to seat in rest.
9. Lower excavator bucket to trailer deck and/or
attach tiedown.
10. Stop engine.
11. Attach tiedown where indicated on page 54.
Crushing weight. If load falls or moves it could kill or crush you. Use
proper procedures and equipment or stay away.
NOTICE:
• Load and unload trailer on level ground.
• Verify that trailer wheels are blocked.
• Incorrect loading can cause trailer swaying.
• Attach trailer to vehicle before loading or unloading.
• Ten to fifteen percent of total vehicle weight (equipment plus trailer) must be on tongue to help
prevent trailer sway.
IMPORTANT: Disconnect and stow front attachment before loading unit.