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RT105M Operator’s Manual

Safety - 13

Emergency Procedures

Emergency Procedures 

Before operating any equipment, review emergency procedures and check that all safety precautions have 
been taken.  

Electric Strike Description

When working near electric cables, remember the following:

Electricity follows 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 result from contact with less 
than 440 volts.

Most electric strikes are not noticeable, but indications of a strike include:

power outage

smoke

explosion

popping noises

arcing electricity

If any of these occur, assume an electric strike has occurred.

Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use 

correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety 
equipment. 

EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN

 - Turn ignition switch to stop position or push remote engine stop button (if 

equipped).

Electric shock will cause death or serious injury. Stay 

away.          

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Summary of Contents for RT105M

Page 1: ...RT105M Operator s Manual Issue 2 0 Original Instruction 053 2943...

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

Page 3: ...er Location Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided RT105 1 and engine serial numbers 2 are located as shown Date of manufacture Date of purchase RT105 serial number Engine seria...

Page 4: ...cation This equipment was designed and built in accordance with applicable standards and regulations Modification of equipment could mean that it will no longer meet regulations and may not function p...

Page 5: ...Overview 4 RT105M Operator s Manual Unit Components Unit Components 1 Rollover Protective Structure ROPS 2 Operator station 3 Control consoles 4 Engine compartment 5 Backfill blade...

Page 6: ...s machine See Operation Overview 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 i...

Page 7: ...Overview 6 RT105M Operator s Manual About This Manual...

Page 8: ...opy 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 D...

Page 9: ...0 OM 07 17 Part number 053 2943 Copyright 2016 2017 by The Charles Machine Works Inc Ditch Witch CMW and Roto Witch are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works Inc This product and its use...

Page 10: ...them 25 Operation Overview an overview for completing a job with this machine planning setting up installing product and restoring the jobsite with cross references to detailed procedures 61 Prepare p...

Page 11: ...ns for this machine including lubrication replacement of wear items and basic maintenance 119 Specifications machine specifications including weights measurements power ratings and fluid capacities 16...

Page 12: ...sition 65 Warning 12 Emergency Procedures 13 Electric Strike Description 13 If an Electric Line is Damaged 14 If a Gas Line is Damaged 15 If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged 16 If Machine Catches on Fir...

Page 13: ...ive equipment Review jobsite hazards safety and emergency procedures and individual responsibilities with all personnel before work begins Safety videos are available from your Ditch Witch dealer or a...

Page 14: ...ow voltage current can injure or kill Many work related electrocutions result from contact with less than 440 volts Most electric strikes are not noticeable but indications of a strike include power o...

Page 15: ...ty company to shut off power Do not return to jobsite or allow anyone into area until given permission by utility company If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are off tractor DO NO...

Page 16: ...ickly Warn others that a gas line has been cut and that they should leave the area Leave jobsite as quickly as possible Immediately call your local emergency phone number and utility company If jobsit...

Page 17: ...ches 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...

Page 18: ...els DANGER WARNING and CAUTION Learn what each level means indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is to be limited to the most extr...

Page 19: ...ay cause burns Do not touch until cool or wear gloves 275 355 2 P 273 423 2 P 2 Rollover could kill or crush Wear seat belt 275 303 3 Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury Use correct eq...

Page 20: ...how to use all controls Your safety is at stake 273 475 5 Tiedown location See Transport chapter for more information 274 318 6 Fall possible Riders can fall from machine and be injured or killed Sing...

Page 21: ...erator s Manual Attachment Safety Alerts Attachment Safety Alerts BH120 1 Moving parts could cut off hand or foot Stay away 275 184 273 437 2 Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury Stay a...

Page 22: ...lerts CT100M 1 Tiedown location See Transport chapter for more information 274 318 2 Moving digging teeth can kill Trench cave in can cause you to fall Stay away 275 097 270 6900 3 DANGER stripe decal...

Page 23: ...e Transport chapter for more information 274 318 2 Moving digging teeth can kill Trench cave in can cause you to fall Stay away 275 097 270 6900 3 DANGER stripe decal See Parts Manual for replacement...

Page 24: ...RT105M Operator s Manual Safety 23 Attachment Safety Alerts RWIII RWIV 1 Turning shaft will kill you or crush arm or leg Stay away 275 197...

Page 25: ...Safety 24 RT105M Operator s Manual Attachment Safety Alerts...

Page 26: ...enter Console 26 Right Console 29 Graphic Display 33 Gauges and Indicators 33 Buttons 38 Left Console 43 Upper Console 45 Seat Controls 47 Standard Seat 47 Suspension Seat Optional 48 Cab Controls Opt...

Page 27: ...1 Auxiliary outlet 2 Ground drive foot control 3 Brake pedal 4 Steering column tilt control 5 Ground drive direction attachment direction speed control Item Description Notes 1 Auxiliary outlet Provid...

Page 28: ...To function ground drive direction control must be in forward or reverse See Ground drive attachment direction speed control on page 28 IMPORTANT With gearbox shift control in low to dig increasing e...

Page 29: ...n When gearbox shift control is in low to dig To move digging chain in forward motion move lever to the upper position To stop digging chain move lever to the center position To move digging chain in...

Page 30: ...ft control 4 Trench cleaner lift control 5 Start override button 6 Rear steer mode selector switch 7 Rear steer adjustment switch 8 Ground drive speed hand control 9 Frame tilt control 10 Backfill bla...

Page 31: ...ress forward To raise press back 4 Trench cleaner lift control To lower move forward To raise pull back 5 Start override button To engage start override press and hold IMPORTANT Override starts interl...

Page 32: ...release switch NOTICE Visually verify wheel position 8 Ground drive speed hand control To go faster in either direction move farther from neutral To stop return to center NOTICE Control does not auto...

Page 33: ...angle blade to the right twist right To angle blade to the left twist left To float move forward to end press button and release handle To remove from float move back Display indicates float position...

Page 34: ...ment drive indicator 6 Rear steer indicator 7 Ground drive direction indicator 8 Backfill blade float indicator 9 Cold start wait indicator 10 Operator presence indicator 11 Parking brake indicator 12...

Page 35: ...Icon displays direction of wheels 7 Ground drive direction indicator Indicates whether tractor is in forward reverse or neutral Part of the start interlock system 8 Backfill blade float indicator Ligh...

Page 36: ...service indicator 8 High exhaust temperature indicator 9 Voltmeter display 10 Hourmeter 11 Engine coolant temperature indicator numeric display 12 Engine oil pressure indicator numeric display Item De...

Page 37: ...leaning indicator Indicates that a system cleaning is needed IMPORTANT Icon changes color and or flashes to indicate exhaust cleaning need Read pop up messages for more information See Diesel Exhaust...

Page 38: ...ator s Manual Controls 37 Graphic Display 12 Engine oil pressure indicator numeric display Displays engine oil pressure Minimum pressure for warm engine at full throttle is 32 psi 2 21 bar Item Descri...

Page 39: ...e to hide Press button twice to recall message 2 Day Night mode key Press from main screen to toggle between day and night modes 3 Main menu key Press from main screen gauges to select main menu 5 10...

Page 40: ...on key 3 Machine diagnostics code display key 4 Brightness control display key 5 User settings key 6 Return key 7 Air filter restriction indicator Item Description Notes 1 System settings key Press to...

Page 41: ...100 5 User settings key Press to customize settings Real time clock setting unit setting and language can be changed in this screen 6 Return key Press to return to main screen gauges 7 Air filter rest...

Page 42: ...Recall key Press to hide recall active error codes 2 Diagnostics error message information display Displays detailed information about the error code 3 Next error message key Press to display next ac...

Page 43: ...1 Ensure machine is away from combustible material 2 Set parking brake 3 Set engine at low throttle 4 Follow on screen prompts to initiate exhaust cleaning After exhaust cleaning is initiated another...

Page 44: ...igh to drive press right IMPORTANT To shift gearbox brake pedal must be pressed and ground drive direction control must be in neutral See Center Console on page 26 2 Axle lock switch To engage axle lo...

Page 45: ...r s Manual Left Console 3 Throttle To increase speed move forward To decrease speed pull back 4 Parking brake indicator To set parking brake press left To release parking brake press right Item Descri...

Page 46: ...sole 1 Running light switch 2 Hazard light switch 3 Work light switch Optional Item Description Notes 1 Running light switch To turn on press top To turn off press bottom Clear lights used to help mak...

Page 47: ...To turn off press bottom Flashing amber lights used to help make the machine more visible 3 Work light switch To turn on press top To turn off press bottom Work light kit may be added to assist in op...

Page 48: ...o release lift top of buckle 2 Pivot control To pivot seat push lever in direction of arrow rotate seat to desired position and release Seat pivots to the right at 0 5 60 and 90 and to the left at 30...

Page 49: ...is low and tight To release lift top of buckle 2 Pivot control To pivot seat push lever in direction of arrow rotate seat to desired position and release Seat pivots to the right at 0 5 60 and 90 and...

Page 50: ...RT105M Operator s Manual Controls 49 Seat Controls 4 Slide control To slide seat forward or backward pull then adjust seat To lock seat in place release Item Description Notes...

Page 51: ...r conditioner on off switch 4 Running light switch 5 Hazard light switch 6 Work light switch 7 Front wiper switch 8 Rear wiper switch Optional Item Description Notes 1 Air conditioner fan speed dial T...

Page 52: ...off switch To turn air conditioner on press left To turn air conditioner off press right 4 Running light switch To turn on press top To turn off press bottom Clear lights used to help make the machine...

Page 53: ...added to assist in operation See Optional Equipment on page 116 7 Front wiper switch To turn on press top To turn off press bottom To turn on washer fluid press and hold 8 Rear wiper switch To turn on...

Page 54: ...ote throttle control 4 Work light switch 5 Swing lock pin 6 Remote ignition control 7 Remote engine stop button 8 Stow lock control 9 Bucket Dipper control 10 Right stabilizer control 11 Remote ground...

Page 55: ...can combine backhoe operations NOTICE Do not operate with backhoe in the stowed upright position 2 Remote throttle enable To enable remote throttle control press top To disable remote throttle control...

Page 56: ...ck NOTICE Always use stow lock and install swing lock pin during transport Do not store pin in holes marked with an X Backhoe could swing and destroy pin 6 Remote ignition control To start engine pres...

Page 57: ...stow lock handle to release lock NOTICE Always use stow lock and install swing lock pin during transport 9 Bucket Dipper control To open bucket move right To close bucket move left To move dipper in p...

Page 58: ...n low speed and ground drive direction control must be in neutral for remote ground drive to function Ensure that backfill blade and stabilizers are raised and parking brake is released before operati...

Page 59: ...hment control To rotate clockwise press bore To rotate counterclockwise press reverse IMPORTANT Always rotate clockwise during drilling and backreaming Rotate counterclockwise only to dislodge a dry b...

Page 60: ...ct switch Item Description Notes 1 Battery disconnect switch To connect move clockwise To disconnect move counterclockwise NOTICE Do not operate battery switch with engine running To avoid equipment d...

Page 61: ...Controls 60 RT105M Operator s Manual Battery Disconnect...

Page 62: ...RT105M Operator s Manual Operation Overview 61 Operation Overview Chapter Contents Planning 62 Trenching 62 Digging with Backhoe 62 Drilling 62 Leaving Jobsite 63...

Page 63: ...egin trenching See page 98 4 Complete the installation See page 100 5 Shut down tractor See page 77 Digging with Backhoe 1 Start unit See page 74 2 Set stabilizers and unstow backhoe See page 88 3 Exc...

Page 64: ...Operator s Manual Operation Overview 63 Leaving Jobsite Leaving Jobsite 1 Backfill if necessary See page 118 2 Rinse equipment See page 118 3 Stow tools See page 118 4 Haul equipment from jobsite See...

Page 65: ...Operation Overview 64 RT105M Operator s Manual Leaving Jobsite...

Page 66: ...66 Notify One Call Services 66 Arrange for Traffic Control 66 Plan for Emergency Services 66 Inspect Site 67 Identify Hazards 67 Classify Jobsite 68 Select a Classification 68 Apply Precautions 69 Che...

Page 67: ...with white paint and have underground utilities located before working In the US or Canada call 811 US or 888 258 0808 US and Canada Also contact any local utilities that do not participate in the On...

Page 68: ...ssings or streams signs of utilities on jobsite and perimeter such as buried utility notices utility facilities without overhead lines gas or water meters junction boxes drop boxes light poles manhole...

Page 69: ...ly with all utility notification regulations before digging or drilling Verify location of previously marked underground hazards Mark jobsite clearly and keep spectators away Remember jobsite is class...

Page 70: ...cavation Have gas shut off while work is in progress Have gas company test lines before returning them to service Crystalline Silica Quartz Dust Precautions Crystalline silica dust is a naturally occu...

Page 71: ...id Levels fuel hydraulic fluid diesel exhaust fluid battery charge engine oil Condition and Function all controls digging chain and teeth brake pads and disc fan belts light bulbs filters air oil hydr...

Page 72: ...xtinguisher If required mount a fire extinguisher near the power unit but away from possible points of ignition where shown The fire extinguisher should always be classified for both oil and electric...

Page 73: ...Prepare 72 RT105M Operator s Manual Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment...

Page 74: ...RT105M Operator s Manual Drive 73 Drive Chapter Contents Start Unit 74 Drive 75 General Operation 75 Safe Slope Operation 76 Shut Down 77...

Page 75: ...s display to come on Cold start wait indicator will light if necessary Read operator s manual Follow safety rules and know how to use all controls Your safety is at stake 273 475 To help avoid injury...

Page 76: ...Raise backfill blade and all attachments See Backfill blade control on page 32 3 Press brake pedal 4 Release parking brake and verify parking brake indicator is off 5 Ensure ground drive direction sp...

Page 77: ...Speed Turning Braking performance Operator skill These varying factors make it impractical to specify a maximum safe operating angle in this manual It is therefore important for the operator to be aw...

Page 78: ...rking brake indicator is on 4 Lower all attachments to ground 5 Run engine at low throttle for three minutes to cool 6 Turn ignition switch to STOP If leaving machine unattended remove key 7 For maint...

Page 79: ...Drive 78 RT105M Operator s Manual Shut Down...

Page 80: ...RT105M Operator s Manual Transport 79 Transport Chapter Contents Lift 80 Procedure 80 Tie Down 81 Points 81 Procedure 81 Haul 82 Procedure 83 Retrieve 85 Procedure 85...

Page 81: ...apable of supporting the equipment s size and weight See Specifications on page 163 or measure and weigh equipment before lifting Traversing Trencher Use crane capable of supporting the equipment s si...

Page 82: ...ts Make sure chains are tight before transporting unit Centerline Trencher Lower trencher to trailer deck and chain at attachment frame Ensure chains are tight before transporting Read operator s manu...

Page 83: ...ore loading or transporting your machine Incorrectly loaded machine can slip or cause trailer sway Ensure that tow vehicle has proper tow capacity rating Attach trailer to tow vehicle before loading o...

Page 84: ...up procedures 4 Raise attachments but keep them low and centered Check that they are not in float 5 Release parking brake 6 Move gearbox shift control switch to high See Gearbox shift control on page...

Page 85: ...sten and adjust seat belt 6 Tilt steering column down 7 Start tractor See page 74 for proper start up procedures 8 Raise attachments but keep them low and centered Check that they are not in float 9 R...

Page 86: ...vehicle 4 Ensure gearbox shift control is in high to drive See Gearbox shift control on page 43 5 Ensure ground drive direction speed control is in neutral See Ground drive attachment direction speed...

Page 87: ...Transport 86 RT105M Operator s Manual Retrieve...

Page 88: ...RT105M Operator s Manual Backhoe 87 Backhoe Chapter Contents Set Up 88 Position Tractor 88 Prepare Backhoe 89 Operate 90 Move Unit 91 Finish Job 92...

Page 89: ...y away To help avoid injury Use attachments or counterweights to make front and rear loads balance when all attachments are raised Contact your Ditch Witch dealer about counterweighting for your equip...

Page 90: ...attachment to 6 150 mm above ground 9 Lower backfill blade 10 Turn ignition switch to STOP 11 Move to backhoe operator s station Prepare Backhoe 1 Disengage seat lock shown and rotate seat out of stow...

Page 91: ...may result in exposure to silica dust Use dust control methods or appropriate breathing protection when exposed to silica dust To help avoid injury Use water spray or other means to control dust Refe...

Page 92: ...ngine speed will not increase backhoe force Move Unit 1 Clear the area around the machine of all bystanders 2 Raise stabilizers enough to clear ground 3 Ensure ground drive direction control is in neu...

Page 93: ...rl bucket closed and move dipper fully toward boom shown 5 Lift boom to highest position and latch stow lock 6 Lower boom slightly to engage lock 7 Engage swing lock See page 55 IMPORTANT For tractor...

Page 94: ...nual Backhoe 93 Finish Job 8 Rotate seat into stowed position and engage seat lock shown 9 Drive a short distance away from work site 10 Shut down tractor See page 77 for proper shutdown procedures Ba...

Page 95: ...Backhoe 94 RT105M Operator s Manual Finish Job...

Page 96: ...RT105M Operator s Manual Trench 95 Trench Chapter Contents Set Up 96 Operate 98 Finish Job 100...

Page 97: ...nce when all attachments are raised Contact your Ditch Witch dealer about counterweighting for your equipment Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury Use correct equipment and work methods...

Page 98: ...ntrol on page 43 7 Tilt steering wheel column up 8 Turn seat to desired position 9 Lower boom to just above ground 10 Check that attachment direction speed control is in neutral 11 Check that boom is...

Page 99: ...ns to control dust Refer to U S Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines to learn more about appropriate breathing protection and permissible exposure limits Electr...

Page 100: ...start trenching with ground drive speed set at low Increase ground drive speed only as soil conditions permit 9 Operate engine at full throttle when working Moving digging teeth can kill Trench cave i...

Page 101: ...nch move attachment direction speed control to neutral 5 Raise trench cleaner if equipped 6 Return seat to the drive position 7 Tilt steering wheel column down 8 Disengage axle lock After disengaging...

Page 102: ...Dig Approach Trench 102 Dig Target Trench 103 Install Drill String 103 Operate 104 Drill 105 Start Bore with Drill String Guide 106 Add Rod 107 Backream 108 Install Product 109 Remove Rod 110 Finish...

Page 103: ...ain proper safety equipment To help avoid injury Comply with all utility notification regulations before digging or drilling Set up warning barriers and keep people away from machine and jobsite Do no...

Page 104: ...e 74 5 Lower boom in parallel position to ground 6 Move machine toward approach trench See Drive on page 75 7 Shut down engine See Shut Down on page 77 8 Install drilling attachment to backfill blade...

Page 105: ...ns to control dust Refer to U S Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines to learn more about appropriate breathing protection and permissible exposure limits Electr...

Page 106: ...forward movement of machine and back machine slightly until rod straightens If drill string becomes blocked rotate drill string counterclockwise 6 When drill bit enters target trench stop rotation im...

Page 107: ...4 Use drill string guide to control the first 5 1 5 m of the bore path 5 When length of bore is 5 1 5 m have machine operator stop machine 6 When drill string has stopped remove drill string guide an...

Page 108: ...w rod section to drilling attachment 3 Start tractor and set engine to low throttle 4 Slowly move machine forward until new rod section and drill string are about 1 30 cm apart 5 Have helper lightly h...

Page 109: ...ts the approach trench stop rotation immediately Multiple Passes 1 Repeat steps 1 5 2 Install drill bit 3 Push drill string through bore Do not rotate 4 At final pass install product See Install Produ...

Page 110: ...pulling adapter or pulling grip 4 Set engine to low throttle 5 Slowly drive in reverse See page 75 for proper driving procedures 6 When product exits approach trench stop machine immediately Rotating...

Page 111: ...Shut down tractor See page 77 for proper shutdown procedures 3 Disconnect and remove appropriate rod section with special tool p n 351 272 See Disassemble Drill String on page 112 Rotating shaft will...

Page 112: ...aligned 4 Rotate drilling attachment to align slip latches of new rod section and drill string 5 Move unit forward slowly As soon as new rod section and drill string are connected have helper move han...

Page 113: ...drill string from drilling attachment 3 Remove drill bit 4 Disconnect sections Press tab through hole in female side of joint 1 using special tool p n 351 272 Pull rod sections apart 2 Remove Drillin...

Page 114: ...113 Systems and Equipment Chapter Contents Chain Teeth and Sprockets 114 Chain and Tooth Maintenance 114 Chain Types 114 Chain Selection 115 Optional Equipment 116 RT105 Tractor 116 BH120 Backhoe 116...

Page 115: ...re chain wear and failure Maintain the proper amount of tension on the digging chain Overtightening will cause chain stretch and loss of machine performance For correct tightening procedure see page 1...

Page 116: ...ded Chain Sandy Soil Soft Soil Medium Soil Hard Soil Rocky Soil Sticky Soil 4 pitch cup tooth 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 pitch cup tooth 2 3 1 1 3 4 bolt on adaptor 2 pitch 4 4 3 2 1 4 bolt on adaptor cup tooth co...

Page 117: ...te controlled cab suspension seat adjustable self contained suspension Equipment Description bucket width 12 24 305 610 mm buckets available Equipment Description booms several boom length options are...

Page 118: ...RT105M Operator s Manual Complete the Job 117 Complete the Job Chapter Contents Restore Jobsite 118 Backfilling 118 Rinse Equipment 118 Stow Tools 118...

Page 119: ...ore passes at spoils rather than moving all spoils at once 4 Repeat on other side of trench if necessary 5 Engage float and make final pass over trench Rinse Equipment Spray water onto equipment to re...

Page 120: ...shing Precaution 120 Changing Attachments 120 Recommended Lubricants Service Key 121 Engine Oil Temperature Chart 122 Approved Coolant 123 Approved Fuel 123 Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF 124 Exhaust Cleani...

Page 121: ...nufacturer s manual for engine maintenance instructions Lower unstowed attachments to ground before servicing equipment Wear personal protective equipment NOTICE Welding can damage electronics Disconn...

Page 122: ...t 250 hours Engine must use low sulfated ash phosphorous and sulfur low SAPS oil See viscosity chart If oils meeting only API CJ 4 or ACEA E6 E9 are used service interval is reduced to 250 hours MPG M...

Page 123: ...mmended Lubricants Service Key Engine Oil Temperature Chart t37om047w eps SAE 0W 30 SAE 0W 40 SAE 5W 30 SAE 5W 40 SAE 10W 30 SAE 10W 40 SAE 15W 40 SAE 20W 50 Recommendedoilweightbasedonambienttemperat...

Page 124: ...r diesel fuel shown above In certain markets higher blends may be used if certain steps are taken Extra attention is needed when using biodiesel especially when operating in cold weather or storing fu...

Page 125: ...In ideal conditions minimum expected shelf life is 18 months At temperatures higher than 90 F 32 C DEF will degrade more rapidly Do not store in direct sunlight Storage and transfer equipment must be...

Page 126: ...ake and activate cleaning process through the main menu The exhaust cleaning icon will flash and the engine caution icon will appear An operator may choose to hide and ignore this message If so the ic...

Page 127: ...and lugnuts TRENCHER Lube trencher tail roller EPG Lube trencher pivot stub EPG Lube trencher auger bearings EPG Lube trencher auger sleeve EPG Check trencher auger bolts Check boom mounting bolts 25...

Page 128: ...as necessary to keep oil level at highest line on dipstick Check Hydraulic Fluid Level and Reservoir Cap With frame level check fluid at sight glass 2 every 10 hours Maintain fluid level on midway po...

Page 129: ...tective clothing including gloves and eye protection Before disconnecting a hydraulic line turn engine off and operate all controls to relieve pressure Lower block or support any raised component with...

Page 130: ...10 30 C 2 With engine running transmission in neutral and fluid at this temperature fluid level should be at the COLD line on the dipstick 3 Add PTF at fill 1 as necessary to keep fluid level at COLD...

Page 131: ...54 Clean Dust Ejector Valve Check dust ejector valve shown every 10 hours of operation Ensure that valve is not inverted damaged plugged or cracked Check Tire Pressure and Lugnuts Check tire pressure...

Page 132: ...rks clean and lube every 10 hours with EPG Lube roller zerks on both sides of boom Lube Trencher Pivot Stub Wipe five zerks located on right of trencher pivot clean and lube every 10 hours with EPG Wi...

Page 133: ...ing zerks one on each side every 10 hours with EPG Lube Trencher Auger Sleeve Lube four auger shaft zerks two on each side every 10 hours with EPG Check Trencher Auger Bolts Check trencher auger bolts...

Page 134: ...ers tight Check for looseness or wear Apply Loctite 271 adhesive Check that bolts are tightened to 200 ft lb 271 N m Check Restraint Bar Position Check restraint bar position every 10 hours or anytime...

Page 135: ...for looseness or wear Apply Loctite 271 adhesive Check that bolts holding personnel restraint bar trench cleaner to arm are tightened to 350 ft lb 475 N m Bolts mounting arm to boom should be tighten...

Page 136: ...f slide and stop 3 are exposed Adjust tension with boom horizontal by tightening or loosening adjustment screws 2 and jam nuts 1 Roller Boom with Adjusting Screw With boom horizontal measure distance...

Page 137: ...en chain remove plug and pump MPG into cylinder 1 To relieve chain tension loosen plug on grease cylinder Pressurized fluid or air could pierce skin and cause severe injury Refer to operator s manual...

Page 138: ...Clean with soapy water Replace if necessary See parts manual or contact your Ditch Witch dealer for correct replacement filters Location Task Notes TRACTOR Change cab filters Check fuel tank breather...

Page 139: ...is not clogged Remove dust around breather as needed by blowing with low pressure air When breather element becomes clogged remove and clean or replace Check Cab Washer Fluid Check cab washer fluid e...

Page 140: ...neutral 5 Cycle transmission from forward to reverse several times 6 Check fluid level at dipstick Add PTF as necessary to keep fluid at the appropriate line on the dipstick according to the table be...

Page 141: ...ally and every 250 hours thereafter with EPG Lube Axle Spindle Pins Initial Service Lube axle spindle pins shown after 50 hours initially and every 250 hours thereafter with EPG Trencher Check Trenche...

Page 142: ...RT105M Operator s Manual Service 141 50 Hour Lube Attachment Driveshaft Universal Joints Lube attachment driveshaft universal joints at zerks shown every 50 hours with EPG...

Page 143: ...e Fluid Check brake fluid every 100 hours of operation Check brake fluid more frequently if working in dusty conditions Add DOT 3 brake fluid Lube Axle Mounts Lube axle mounts every 100 hours with EPG...

Page 144: ...ce with new filter each time oil is changed Add DEO at fill neck 2 until oil level is at highest capacity on dipstick Capacity is 8 4 qt 8 L Location Task Notes TRACTOR Change engine oil and filter DE...

Page 145: ...hours of operation When properly adjusted there is 1 4 1 2 6 13 mm free play in pedal See Check Engine Compartment on page 156 Lube Universal Joints Lube driveshaft universal joints shown at zerks eve...

Page 146: ...rential Oil Level Check oil level at fill shown every 250 hours Add MPL as needed Check Planetary Wheel End Oil Level Check planetary wheel end oil every 250 hours See Change Planetary Wheel End Oil o...

Page 147: ...el Filter Change primary fuel filters shown every 500 hours Change Secondary Fuel Filter Change secondary fuel filters shown every 500 hours Location Task Notes TRACTOR Change primary fuel filter Chan...

Page 148: ...e expected consult your Ditch Witch dealer or coolant supplier Use pre diluted coolant to maintain proper freeze protection Change DEF Filter Change DEF filter every 500 hours To change 1 Remove DEF f...

Page 149: ...er 2 4 Add THF at fill 3 Location Task Notes TRACTOR Change hydraulic fluid and filter THF Change differential oil MPL Change transfer case oil MPL Change planetary wheel end oil MPL Check drive belt...

Page 150: ...fer Case Oil Change transfer case oil every 1000 hours To change 1 Remove drain plug 2 2 Drain oil and replace plug 3 Add MPL at fill 1 until level with plug 2 Change Planetary Wheel End Oil Change wh...

Page 151: ...ansmission in neutral 5 Cycle transmission from forward to reverse several times 6 Check fluid level at dipstick Add PTF as necessary to keep fluid at the appropriate line on the dipstick according to...

Page 152: ...Trencher Gearbox Oil Change trencher gearbox oil every 1000 hours Drain at plug Replace drain plug and add MPL until fluid level is at lowest line on sight tube Lube Attachment Driveshaft Slip Yoke L...

Page 153: ...d coolant at fill 1 until fluid is visible in sight glass on expansion tank Location Task Notes TRACTOR Change engine coolant DEAC Inspect seat belt Change engine drive belt NOTICE The use of non appr...

Page 154: ...uipment or seat Retractor Check that the retractor 3 operates smoothly when the belt is pulled and released Retractor should spool belt without locking Mounting Hardware Inspect the seat belt mounting...

Page 155: ...not to damage fins with high pressure air or water Check more often if operating in dusty or grassy conditions Location Task Notes TRACTOR Clean radiator Change air filter Drain water separator on pri...

Page 156: ...ment is not properly locked into housing Remove cover and primary element and repeat step 4 Drain Water Separator on Primary Fuel Filter Drain water separators on primary fuel filter as needed WIF wat...

Page 157: ...as needed Do not use water or compressed air to remove debris from engine compartment Check more often if operating in large brush grassy conditions or being stored Adjust Brake Pedal Adjust brake ped...

Page 158: ...carefully negative cable first 4 Clean cable clamps and terminals to remove dull glaze 5 Check for signs of internal corrosion in cables 6 Connect battery cable clamps positive cable first 7 Tighten...

Page 159: ...g Do not connect to rapid chargers or dual batteries Use caution and wear personal protective equipment such as safety eyewear when charging or cleaning battery Keep sparks flames and any ignition sou...

Page 160: ...e or frame ground on the disabled vehicle at least 12 305 mm from the failed battery as shown 7 Operate service vehicle engine at 1500 2000 rpm for a few minutes to build an electrical charge in the f...

Page 161: ...n and adjust seat belt 2 Start tractor See page 74 for proper start up procedures 3 Move attachment direction speed control until digging chain connector pin is on top of boom 4 Lower boom to ground 5...

Page 162: ...inks Slowly release cable and lower chain to ground 12 Lay chain on ground with teeth down Pressurized fluid or air could pierce skin and cause severe injury Refer to operator s manual for proper use...

Page 163: ...parking brake and verify parking brake indicator is on 11 Turn ignition switch to STOP 12 Pull rear end of chain over and about 10 260 mm past tail roller 13 Use hoist to pull front end of chain over...

Page 164: ...RT105M Operator s Manual Service 163 As Needed Backhoe Replace Pins and Bushings Replace pins 1 and bushings 2 when worn or damaged...

Page 165: ...Service 164 RT105M Operator s Manual As Needed...

Page 166: ...cations RT105 Tractor Dimensions U S Metric A2 Angle of approach 25 25 H1 Height 115 in 2 92 m H2 Height 105 in 2 67 m L1 Nose to rear mount length 125 in 3 18 m L2 Length transport 154 in 3 91 m L4 W...

Page 167: ...all with backfill blade Front steer only 35 ft 11 m Front and rear steer 21 ft 6 m Ground clearance 14 in 356 mm Basic unit weight 9700 lb 4400 kg Maximum allowable tractor weight 21500 lb 9752 kg Fro...

Page 168: ...ill cause engine damage This DOES NOT IMPLY machine is stable to maximum angle of safe engine operation Emissions compliance highly regulated countries EPA Tier 4 Final EU Stage IV Emissions complianc...

Page 169: ...ressure 3100 psi 213 bar Auxiliary pump capacity at 2300 rpm 5 1 gpm 19 3 L min Auxiliary pump relief pressure at 2300 rpm 3000 psi 206 bar Fluid Capacities U S Metric Fuel tank 38 gal 144 L Engine oi...

Page 170: ...ould be weighed and measured Due to selected options delivered equipment may not necessarily match that described Vibration Level Average vibration transmitted to the operator s hand and whole body du...

Page 171: ...gth stowed 117 in 2 97 m F Digging depth maximum 112 in 2 84 m G Digging depth 2 0 6 m flat bottom 109 in 2 77 m J Operating height fully raised 156 in 3 96 m K Loading height 104 in 2 64 m L Loading...

Page 172: ...Bucket Width 12 24 in 305 610 mm Capacity 1 7 3 5 ft3 0 05 1 m3 Backhoe weight with 18 686 mm bucket 3300 lb 1497 kg Lift capacity boom over end and swing arc SAE 48 1 2 m 1170 lb 530 kg ground level...

Page 173: ...ith 38 x 18 00 20 tires 97 in 2 5 m B Trench width maximum 24 in 610 mm C Boom travel down 65 65 C1 Boom travel up 50 50 E1 Centerline of trench to outside edge left 41 in 1 0 m E2 Centerline of trenc...

Page 174: ...oil discharge reach 32 in 813 mm Attachment weight 1750 lb 794 kg Operation U S Metric Headshaft speeds Ratio low 146 rpm 146 rpm Ratio standard 196 rpm 196 rpm Ratio high 237 rpm 237 rpm Digging chai...

Page 175: ...m B2 Trench width offset position maximum 12 in 305 mm C Boom travel down 65 65 C1 Boom travel up 50 50 E1 Centerline of trench to outside left edge center position 40 in 1 0 m E2 Centerline of trench...

Page 176: ...L3 Transport length from center of rear axle 126 in 3 2 m N Soil discharge reach 33 in 843 mm Attachment weight 1750 lb 794 kg Operation U S Metric Headshaft speeds Ratio extra low 156 233 rpm 156 233...

Page 177: ...Witch XXXX Type machine type Engine Power xxx kW Serial Number CMWXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Conforms to the requirements of 2006 42 EC Machinery Directive 2014 30 EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2000...

Page 178: ...hase 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 Us...

Page 179: ...ILITY 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 HEREOF AND THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTI...

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Page 183: ...Service Record 224 RT105M Operator s Manual Service Performed Date Hours...

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