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THE
MODEL 1824TK - 2324TK
HYDRAULIC TRACK TRENCHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TRENCHER INTENDED USE
This machine is designed for digging trenches in “normal” ground of reasonably soft dirt and stones
up to 6” (15cm) in diameter. Ground with larger stones, high clay content, very hard packed, very
dry, or in a frozen condition may be unsuitable for normal trenching. Consider using a backhoe or
other heavier equipment for such conditions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... 2
SAFETY MESSAGES ........................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW ............................................................................................. 4
BATTERY & ELECTRIC STARTER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................... 6
TRENCHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................... 7
CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................................... 7
ENGINE CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................... 8
ENGINE START UP PROCEDURE ..................................................................................................... 9
GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................................ 9
TRENCHING PROCEDURE .............................................................................................................. 10
TRENCHING TIPS .............................................................................................................................. 10
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................. 10
JUMP STARTING ENGINE WITH ELECTRIC STARTER ............................................................. 11
GROUND TRANSPORT OF THE TRENCHER ................................................................................ 12
EMERGENCY TOWING .................................................................................................................... 13
ROAD TRANSPORT OF THE TRENCHER ..................................................................................... 14
OPERATOR PREPARATION ............................................................................................................ 16
DETERMINE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ........................................................ 17
WORK SITE ASSESSMENT .............................................................................................................. 18
CONTACT WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ............................................................................ 19
INDEX .................................................................................................................................................. 20
