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S2B Operator’s Manual

S2B

Operator’s Manual

Issue number 1.0/OM-5/16

Part number 053-2946

Copyright 2016

by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

and Ditch Witch are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

Содержание S2B

Страница 1: ...S2B Issue 1 0 Operator s Manual 053 2946...

Страница 2: ...w Vehicle Identification Number VIN Record VIN and date of purchase in spaces provided VIN tag shown is located toward the front of the trailer frame Unit Components Date of manufacture Date of purcha...

Страница 3: ...an appropriately sized vehicle Equipment Modification This equipment was designed and built in accordance with applicable standards and regulations Modification of equipment could mean that it will no...

Страница 4: ...place after this manual was published For the latest information on Ditch Witch equipment see your Ditch Witch dealer Thank you for buying and using Ditch Witch equipment Reporting Safety Defects If...

Страница 5: ...2B Operator s Manual S2B Operator s Manual Issue number 1 0 OM 5 16 Part number 053 2946 Copyright 2016 by The Charles Machine Works Inc and Ditch Witch are registered trademarks of The Charles Machin...

Страница 6: ...Intended Use 2 Foreword 3 Reporting Safety Defects 3 Safety 7 Guidelines 7 Safety Alert Classifications 8 Safety Alerts 9 Prepare 11 Inspect Site 11 Inspect Trailer 11 Lay Out Equipment 12 Operate 15...

Страница 7: ...Contents 6 S2B Operator s Manual Service 19 Each Use 19 Specifications 21 Support 23 Procedure 23 Resources 23 Warranty 24 Appendix 23 Tire Safety Information...

Страница 8: ...accessories even if traveling short distances Position equipment on trailer to provide proper weight distribution Contact your Ditch Witch dealer if you have any question about operation maintenance...

Страница 9: ...s DANGER WARNING and CAUTION Learn what each level means indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is to be limited to the most extrem...

Страница 10: ...S2B Operator s Manual Safety 9 Safety Alerts Safety Alerts Read operator s manual Follow safety rules and know how to use all controls Your safety is at stake 273 475...

Страница 11: ...Safety 10 S2B Operator s Manual Safety Alerts...

Страница 12: ...are in place Replace if damaged or missing Check hitch for wear and cracks Lubricate if needed Check pins and retainer clips Replace if damaged or missing Check tire pressure See Check Tire Pressure...

Страница 13: ...sod or other pieces of equipment Ensure that load will remain balanced with and without consumables such as sod or water loaded Check loading on each side of trailer by weighing Read operator s manua...

Страница 14: ...6 Record total unhitched weight of trailer and load This is gross trailer weight GTW and must not exceed trailer GVWR or tow vehicle GTW 7 Multiply GTW by 0 9 and record this number as 90 GTW 8 Hitch...

Страница 15: ...Prepare 14 S2B Operator s Manual Position Load...

Страница 16: ...k crank to raise jack base and stow handle 7 Remove wheel blocks 8 Verify operation of trailer lights Unhitch from Tow Vehicle 1 Stop tow vehicle and trailer on level ground 2 Put manual transmission...

Страница 17: ...rking brake and shut down unit If present turn fuel shut off to off position Tie Down Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury Stay away To help avoid injury Keep boom as low as possible du...

Страница 18: ...and raise digging boom but keep it as low as possible 7 Slowly back unit down or ramps Clean Up Make sure all tools and accessories are securely loaded on trailer After unloading remove all loose deb...

Страница 19: ...Operate 18 S2B Operator s Manual Clean Up...

Страница 20: ...ug Nut Torque Check lug nut torque each use Tighten lug nuts in the sequence shown to the specifications below First pass 20 25 ft lb 27 34 N m Second pass 50 60 ft lb 68 81 N m Third pass 90 120 ft l...

Страница 21: ...1 each use Tighten U bolts to 50 60 ft lb 68 81 N m Tighten trailer bolts to according to the information below First pass at 10 miles of use 20 25 ft lb 27 34 N m Second pass at 25 miles of use 50 6...

Страница 22: ...Clearance 13 5 in 343 mm W Width outside fenders 64 5 in 1 6 m W2 Width between fenders 45 5 in 1 2 mm Width between frame rails 38 in 965 mm W3 Width of ramp each 10 in 254 mm A Loading angle 15 15...

Страница 23: ...e required equipment should be weighed and measured Due to selected options delivered equipment may not necessarily match that described ST205 75R15 C tire U S Metric Cold inflation pressure 50 psi 34...

Страница 24: ...Appendix 23 S2B Operator s Manual Appendix...

Страница 25: ...nly to prevent overloading front to back and side to side Heavy items should be placed low and as close to the axle positions as reasonable Too many items on one side may overload a tire The best way...

Страница 26: ...s manual to determine how this weight transfer reduces the available cargo and luggage capacity of your vehicle 1 3 GLOSSARY OF TIRE TERMINOLOGY Bead the part of the tire that is made of steel wires w...

Страница 27: ...the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Recommended inflation pressure the inflation pressure provided by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire Information label...

Страница 28: ...rmation on the following topics Basic tire maintenance Uniform Tire Quality Grading System Fundamental characteristics of tires Tire safety tips Use this information to make tire safety a regular part...

Страница 29: ...tire is cold The term cold does not relate to the outside temperature Rather a cold tire is one that has not been driven on for at least three hours When you drive your tires get warmer causing the a...

Страница 30: ...rame This adjustment maximizes the life of your tires These adjustments require special equipment and should be performed by a qualified technician 1 5 8 TIRE REPAIR The proper repair of a punctured t...

Страница 31: ...load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 1 6 TIRE SAFETY TIPS Preventing Tire Damage Slow down if you have to go over a pothole or other object in the road Do not run over curbs or other f...

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