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Stability Ratings
To determine the degree of slope you can traverse with the
trencher installed on a traction unit, find the stability
rating for the hill position you want to travel in the table
below, then find the degree of slope for the same rating
and hill position in the Stability Data section of the
traction unit operator’s manual.
Orientation
Stability Rating
Front Uphill
B
Rear Uphill
C
Side Uphill
B
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
Exceeding the maximum slope can cause the
traction unit to tip.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
If the traction unit tips, you or bystanders could
be crushed.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Do not drive the traction unit on a slope steeper
than the maximum slope.
IMPORTANT: The trencher is rated for use with the
counterweight. Do not use the it without the
counterweight or the traction unit will become
unstable.
Installation
Loose Parts
Note: A digging chain must be purchased separately and is required for this trencher.
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
USE
Trencher boom
Digging chain (purchased separately)
Safety bar assembly
Hose guide bar
Bolt
Washer
1
1
1
1
4
4
Assemble onto the trencher
Installing the Trencher on the
Traction Unit
IMPORTANT: Before installing, ensure that the mount
plates are free of any dirt or debris.
Note: Always use the traction unit to lift and move the
trencher.
1. Ensure that the attachment is positioned on a level
surface, with enough space behind it to accommodate
the traction unit.
2. Move the pump control lever to the slow (turtle)
position, then start the engine.
3. Slowly push the attachment tilt lever forward to tilt the
mount plate forward.
4. Position the mount plate into the upper lip of the
receiver plate on the trencher (Fig. 2).
