1824TK - 2324TK OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1/24/12 Page 10 of 20
TRENCHING PROCEDURE
1.
Put the T-handle control in neutral.
2.
Have engine at full throttle (lever forward).
3.
Hold Dig Chain On/Off Control in the ON position.
4.
Raise the clutch lever.
5.
Slowly lower the digging boom until the desired trench depth is achieved. See TRENCHING
TIPS for details.
6.
Put T-handle control in
reverse
. Start at slow speed. The machine moves BACK when trenching,
not forward.
7.
Adjust the travel speed until a workable speed is reached. Use a very slow speed for trenching
and adjust for soil conditions as necessary. Adjust speed to avoid track spin or engine
overloading. If objects such as rocks or roots jam in the chain, release the clutch lever, then
reverse the chain to dislodge the debris. If necessary move the trencher forward a few inches and
trench the area again.
TRENCHING TIPS
THE PLUNGE CUT:
If
the boom bounces when lowering it, use a more gradual “boom down” action. A little ground travel
toward the operator during the plunge cut may help reduce bounce. Adjust the boom lowering speed
for soil conditions as necessary.
Do not overload engine. If the engine lugs down or the digging chain slows down, raise the boom
until speed increases, then continue lowering the boom slowly.
Do not attempt to force boom down faster than digging chain can remove material.
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE
1. Always leave trencher parked on a level surface.
WARNING
: Do not park on incline. Move the trencher to a level
surface and set the parking brake located behind the left hand track
motor, near decal shown. Move the handle down to engage the brake.
2.
Move the CHAIN F/N/R LEVER to NEUTRAL.
3.
Move the T-HANDLE CONTROL to NEUTRAL.
4.
Unless loaded on a trailer, lower the boom to the ground.
5.
Reduce the ENGINE THROTTLE to idle.
6.
Move the IGNITION KEYED SWITCH to the OFF position to stop the engine, and remove the
key.
7.
Close the FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE.
Shut off engine and allow it to cool before refueling.
WARNING
: Fuel fumes can catch fire or explode. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in
the area.
