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Section 2: Operating Instructions
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Section 2:
Operating Instructions
Startup Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Powered Ditcher. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the ditcher
unless they are age 16 or older and have read, fully
understood, and are totally familiar with the Operator’s
Manual. Make sure the operator has paid particular
attention to:
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Important Safety Information
, pages 1 to 6
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Section 2: Operating Instructions
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Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication
Perform the following inspections before using your
Powered Ditcher.
Operating Checklist
Safety Information
DANGER
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Hydraulic fluid under high pressure will penetrate the skin
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Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or
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All guards and shields must be installed and in good
working condition while operating the implement.
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Tractor power take-off shaft shield, driveline shields, and
Check
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Check chain tension.
Refer to “Drive Chain Take-up”.
Check oil level in chaincase.
Refer to “Chain Case Lubrication”.
Check that all plugs have been replaced properly
in chaincase.
Check that all bolts and nuts are tight.
Be certain all guards and shields are in place and
secured.
Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings.
Refer to “Lubrication”.
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Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such a driveline
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Never carry riders on the implement or power machine.
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Never make contact with underground utilities such as
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Always place tractor in park or engage park brake, shut
tractor off, remove switch key, and wait for all moving parts
to stop before dismounting tractor.
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
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Never operate ditcher with bystanders within several
hundred feet or in the raised position. The ditcher can throw
object at high speeds resulting in injury or death.
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Never clean impeller with PTO engaged. Keep hands, feet,
hair and clothing away from rotating impeller blades. A
person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled or
sheared off in the impeller resulting in serious injury or
death.
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Do not operate ditcher with out-of-balance blades,
excessively worn blades, or with excessively worn blade
bolts. Such blades can break loose at high speeds causing
serious injury or death. Replace all four blades at the same
time.
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Make certain driveline yokes are securely fastened at each
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Some tractors are equipped with multi power take-off
speeds. Do not exceed 540 rpm power take-off speed or
equipment breakage may result.
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