Hurricane 3-PT 42 Quick Start Manual Download Page 2

HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. 

                                

3-PT 42 DITCHER 

 

 
 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 

 
 
 

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 2 

SPECIFICATIONS OF THE 3-PT 42 ........................................................................................................ 2 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 2-3 

WARNING LABELS & ILLUSTRATION ................................................................................................. 3-4 

TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................................................................ 5 

USING THE 3-PT 42 ............................................................................................................................... 5 

CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION..................................................................................................... 5-6 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................ 6 

UNHITCHING FROM TRACTOR ............................................................................................................. 7 

MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 7 

LUBRICATION ..................................................................................................................................... 7-8 

FREE MOVEMENT OF DRIVELINE ........................................................................................................ 8 

IDLER ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................................. 9 

LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................... 10 

STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS & ILLUSTRATION .......................................................................... 11-12 

MECHANICAL COMPONENTS & ILLUSTRATION   ......................................................................... 13-14 

OPTIONAL COMPONENTS & ILLUSTRATION ................................................................................ 15-16 

MAINTENANCE LOG………………………………………………………………………………………………17 

NOTES………………………………………………………………………………………………………………18 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

CAUTION!!!! 

 
 

 

  Read the Operator’s Manual. 

  Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. 

  Be alert.  Observe ALL Safety Practices. 

  Machines can be hazardous in the hands of 

an UNFAMILIAR, UNTRAINED or 
COMPLACENT operator. 

 

Do not risk INJURY or DEATH!

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 3-PT 42

Page 1: ...42 DITCHER SEPTEMBER 2019 Model Number 3 PT 42 Serial Number _______________ HURRICANE DITCHER CO INC 2425 Cathlinette Rd Vincennes IN 47591 812 886 9663 Fax 812 886 0530 www hurricane ditcher com E m...

Page 2: ...R 7 MAINTENANCE 7 LUBRICATION 7 8 FREE MOVEMENT OF DRIVELINE 8 IDLER ADJUSTMENT 9 LIMITED WARRANTY 10 STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION 11 12 MECHANICAL COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION 13 14 OPTIONAL COMPONE...

Page 3: ...arise HURRICANE DITCHER CO INC YOUR AUTHORIZED HURRICANE DITCHER DEALER 2425 Cathlinette Road Vincennes IN 47591 812 886 9663 www hurricane ditcher com info hurricane ditcher com SPECIFICATIONS OF TH...

Page 4: ...are preparing to work is clear Be especially watchful for people animals and moving vehicles that may enter the discharge path Remember soil may be thrown over 60 feet Rocks and other debris may go f...

Page 5: ...be affixed or replaced part if missing as specified by Hurricane Ditcher Co 4 Contact your local dealer to order replacement labels 5 Refer to this section for proper label placement When installing n...

Page 6: ...TCHER 17 TRANSPORTATION If you will be transporting your ditcher on a trailer or on the back of a flatbed truck make sure the machine is safely secured It may cause injury to yourself or others or dam...

Page 7: ...be broken up sufficiently and dispersed evenly This same process is used when cleaning a terrace channel RESHAPING OR BUILDING A TERRACE The terracing shield would be lowered to build up your terrace...

Page 8: ...secure hydraulic hoses to the tractor to keep them from getting into the PTO otherwise damage may occur 9 Be sure to keep the slip shaft portion See page 17 item L9 of the PTO shaft well lubricated Se...

Page 9: ...nd slowly pull forward MAINTENANCE If you are not going to use your machine for a period of time paint the areas where the soil has worn off the paint for example cutting edge paddles After approximat...

Page 10: ...quired See Idler Adjustment section on page 12 Reinstall inspection plate using quality grade silicone sealant under the inspection plate E YEARLY 1 Check wheel bearings FREE MOVEMENT OF DRIVELINE Whe...

Page 11: ...he assembly in position Chain needs MORE tension Loosen Jam Nut C Loosen Nut B Tighten Nut A to remove any slack and apply slight tension on chain Tighten Jam Nut B C to secure the assembly Chain need...

Page 12: ...rges prepaid This warranty shall not be interpreted to render the Company liable for injury or damages of any kind or nature to person or property This warranty does not extend to the loss of crops lo...

Page 13: ...HURRICANE DITCHER CO INC 3 PT 42 DITCHER 17 Vincennes IN 47591 812 886 9663 www hurricane ditcher com info hurricane ditcher com...

Page 14: ...HURRICANE DITCHER CO INC PARTS ILLUSTRATION MECHANICAL COMPONENTS 3 PT 42 DITCHER 17...

Page 15: ...15 001110 HEX NUT 1 4 20UNC 14 R16 001715 TERRACING SHIELD UHMW LINER 1 R17 004018 TERRACING SHIELD WELDMENT 1 R18 001025 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW 1 2 13UNC X 1 1 2 GRADE 5 2 R19 004022 SHIELD EXTENSION ADJ...

Page 16: ...HURRICANE DITCHER CO INC 3 PT 42 DITCHER 17 OPTIONAL COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION...

Page 17: ...HURRICANE DITCHER CO INC 3 PT 42 DITCHER 17 MAINTENANCE LOG DATE SERVICE PERFORMED TECHNICIAN...

Page 18: ...HURRICANE DITCHER CO INC 3 PT 42 DITCHER 17 NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________________...

Page 19: ...HURRICANE DITCHER CO INC 2425 Cathlinette Rd Vincennes IN 47591 812 886 9663 Fax 812 886 0530 www hurricane ditcher com E mail info hurricane ditcher com...

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