20RTK – 23RTK OPERATOR’S MANUAL 8/31/18 Page 1 of 20
THE
MODEL 20RTK-23RTK
STAND ON 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 START UP PROCEDURE
8
TRENCHING PROCEDURE
9
TRENCHING TIPS
9
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
