Yanmar RT70, Operator'S Manual

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RT70 Operator’s Manual
Microtrench - 111
Operate
Use Trench Cleaner
Use correct trench cleaner for blade. Two trench cleaners are available: one for blades 1” (25mm) or less
and one for blades wider than 1” (25mm).
1. Start trench and move forward a short
distance.
2. Stop forward movement.
3. Set parking brake.
4. Raise blade and stop rotation.
5. Raise microtrencher.
6. Shut off machine.
7. Remove trench cleaner from stowed position
(shown).
8. Set trench cleaner to desired depth by
matching the number of holes below trench
cleaner mounting pin to number of holes
below blade motor, as shown. Trench cleaner
should be close to, but not touching, blade.
9. Fasten and adjust seat belt.
10. Start engine.
11. Start blade rotation and slowly lower
microtrencher into trench to continue
trenching.
12. When finished, stop trenching and return trench cleaner to stowed position.
NOTICE: Do not start trench with trench cleaner in place.
NOTICE: Operating microtrencher
with trench cleaner in wrong position
can damage trench cleaner and blade.