Yanmar RT70, Operator'S Manual, Page: 118 / 223

RT70 Operator’s Manual
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Operate
Special Plowing
Your Ditch Witch® equipment allows you to plow
four ways: normal plowing, offset plowing (1),
coordinated plowing (2), and crabbing (3).
Offset Plowing
Offset plowing can be used to plow next to a road while keeping tracks on a more stable surface or in
similar conditions.
1. Move plow to planned trench line.
2. Position blade parallel to direction of tractor frame.
Coordinated Plowing
Coordinated plowing can be used to turn a tight circle around a jobsite obstacle or in similar conditions.
1. Engage rear steer.
2. Position the tracks as shown above (2).
3. Slowly move tractor forward.
4. Plow as normal.
Crab Plowing
Crab plowing can be used to plow along the edge of jobsite or in similar conditions.
1. Engage rear steer.
2. Position the tracks as shown above (3).
3. Slowly move tractor forward.
4. Plow as normal.
NOTICE: Oversteering blade may damage
blade or cable.
IMPORTANT:
When coordinated plowing, keep plow blade straight or in the same angle
position as rear tracks.