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WARNING
Replace any missing, illegible or damaged safety decals!
Daily or Every Ten (10) Hours of Operation
1. Visually check the chain case for oil leaks.
2. Visually inspect for loose or missing bolts.
3. Inspect for loose or damaged cutting blades.
4. Visually inspect the entire ditcher for worn, loose, damaged or missing parts including
decals.
5. Check the cutter head to see if anything has wrapped around it.
Weekly or Every (50) Hours of Operation
1. Check the chain case oil level. Use quality 90 weight oil when adding oil. The oil level
should be to the bottom of the check plug.
2. Lubricate all PTO shaft fittings with a good quality lithium soap grease.
Every Season or (250) Hours of Operation
1. Inspect for worn or damaged parts. Replace all worn or damaged parts.
2. Drain the oil from the chain case and flush the case with kerosene or diesel fuel to remove
contamination. Fill the chain case with 3 quarts of quality grade 90 weight oil or until it
reaches the bottom of the check plug. Dispose of the used oil and flushing fluid in an
environmental friendly manner.
3. Inspect the chain, sprockets and bearings for wear. Replace worn or damaged parts.
4. Inspect the PTO shaft for worn or damaged parts. Replace worn or damaged parts.
5. Inspect the cutting blades. Replace the blades if worn or damaged
.
Note: All ditchers
starting with serial number S010038 are equipped with reversible cutting blades for a
longer wear life.
6. Thoroughly inspect the entire ditcher for missing, worn or damaged parts including missing
decals. Repair or replace parts during the “off season” to assure dependable, trouble-free
performance during the use season.
DRIVE CHAIN AND IDLER SPROCKET ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Before making any adjustments, lubricating or repairing: First, disengage the tractor’s PTO and
wait for the cutter head and cutting blades to come to a complete stop. Then slowly lower the
ditcher until skid shoe is touching the ground. Before dismounting from the tractor shut off the
engine set the parking brake and remove the key.
