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TO THE OWNER
AU104488 C6B
2
RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT AN
D REAR OF MACHINE
Right-hand and left
-hand, when used in this manual, indicate
the right and left sides of
the machine as se
en from the
oper
ators position f
acing the machine engine and op
erating t
he controls.
RT160086, RT160
090
VIEWED FROM RIGHT SIDE
FORWARD
REARWARD
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE
REARWA
RD
FORWARD
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
To the Owner
5
Rt160 Trencher
5
After Delivery Check
5
Right, Left, Front and Rear of Machine
6
Identification Numbers
7
Machine Components - Left Side
8
Machine Components - Right Side
8
Safety/Decals/Hand Signals
9
Safety Message
9
Personal Safety
9
Utility Safety
9
Before Operations
10
Failure in Operation
11
Machine Operation
11
Parking the Machine
11
Cast Ductile Iron
11
Maintenance
12
Burn Prevention
12
Pressurized Hydraulic Fluid and Grease
12
Hazardous Chemicals
12
Fire or Explosion Prevention
13
Fire Extinguisher
13
Read Operator's Manual
13
Safety Decals
14
Hand Signals
17
Instruments and Controls
19
Control Panel
19
Ignition Switch
19
Fuel Gauge
19
Hourmeter
19
Ammeter
19
Ground Drive Control
19
Creep Control
20
Attachment Control
20
Digging Chain / Hydra-Borer Control
20
Throttle Control
21
Engine Choke Control
21
Operating Instructions
23
Engine Operation
23
Run-In Maintenance Schedule
23
Operating in Hot Weather
23
Operating in Cold Weather
23
Starting the Engine
24
Engine Speed
24
Booster Battery Connections
25
Parking and Stopping the Engine
25
Hydrostatic Brakes
25
Machine Operation
25
Trencher Operation
26
Trencher Boom
26
Trencher Chain and Teeth
27
Before You Operate
28
Transporting the Machine Ona Trailer
29
Moving a Disabled Machine
29
Hydra-Borer Operation
30
Wheels and Tires
35
Installing Dual Wheels
37
Lubrication
39
General Safety before Servicing Machine
39
Plastic and Resin Parts
39
Environment
39
Engine Hourmeter
39
Capacities and Lubricant Specifications
40
Lubrication/Maintenance Chart
41
Access Doors and Covers
42
Grease Fittings Locations
43
Engine Lubrication
44
Oil Viscosity/Temperature Usage Chart
44
Air Filtering System
46
Fuel System
47
Hydraulic Oil System
48
Adjustment/Maintenance
51
Fuse Replacement
51
Spark Plug Service
51
Valve Adjustment
51
Spark Arrester Service
51
Digging Chain Tension
52
Decreasing Chain Tension
52
Increasing Chain Tension
53
Digging Chain Wear Pads
53
Fire Extinguisher
53
Electrical
55
Battery
55
Machine Storage
57
Boom Identification
59
Basic Machine Dimensions
60
Engine Data
60
Fuel Capacity
60
Hydraulic System
61
Speed
61
Wheel Drive
61
Options
61
Index
69
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ASTEC RT160 Specifications
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Brand
ASTEC
Model
RT160
Category
Lawn and Garden Equipment
Language
English
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