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ASTEC RT360 User Manual

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RT360 Trencher
Operator’s Manual
AU103170

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ASTEC RT360 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandASTEC
ModelRT360
CategoryLawn and Garden Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

To The Owner

Safety, Decals, and Hand Signals

Utility Safety

Precautions for working near buried utility lines and color coding.

Before Operations

Machine Operation

Maintenance Safety

Fire or Explosion Prevention

Instruments and Controls Overview

Instrument Panel and Controls

Detailed description of each indicator lamp, meter, and control lever on the instrument panel.

Ground Drive Control Levers

Backhoe Control Levers

Seat Belt Usage

Operating Instructions

Engine Operation

Pre-start checks, walk-around inspection, and run-in procedures for the engine.

Starting the Engine

Trencher Operation

Cutting a Trench

Trencher Chain and Teeth

Teeth Selection and Arrangement

Details on selecting and arranging trencher teeth for optimal performance.

Trench Cutting Techniques

Backhoe Operation

Cable Plow Operation

Lowering and Raising the Cable Plow Blade

Steps for safely lowering and raising the cable plow blade.

Transporting the Machine on a Trailer

Wheels and Tires

Tire Service and Airing Precautions

Safety precautions and correct methods for adding air or servicing tires.

Lubrication General Safety

General Safety Before Service

Essential safety practices before performing any maintenance or service.

Capacities and Lubricant Specifications

Lubrication/Maintenance Chart

Lubrication Points - 10 Hours

10-Hour Lubrication Points (Chassis Pivots)

Specific lubrication points requiring attention every 10 hours of operation.

10-Hour Lubrication Points (Clutch/Boom)

Continued list of 10-hour lubrication points for clutch and boom.

Lubrication Points - 100 Hours

Engine Lubrication

Engine Oil Selection

Recommended engine oils and API service categories.

Engine Oil Level Check

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change

Air Cleaner Maintenance

Diesel Fuel System

Hydraulic Oil System

Hydraulic Fluid Level Check

How to check and maintain the correct hydraulic fluid level.

Transmission Maintenance

Transmission Oil Level Check

How to check the transmission oil level.

Axle Maintenance

Axle Oil Level Check

How to check the oil level in the axles.

Hydra-Borer Lubrication

Hydra-Borer Oil Level Check

How to check the Hydra-Borer oil level.

Adjustment and Maintenance

Engine Drive Belt Adjustment

Checking tension and replacing the engine drive belt.

Pump Drive Belt Adjustment

Checking tension and replacing the pump drive belt.

Jackshaft Drive Belts Maintenance

Trencher Drive Chain Tension

Electrical System Overview

Battery Service and Safety

Safety precautions, service, connections, fluid level, and cleaning of the battery.

Seat Interlock System Relays

Adjustment and Maintenance Procedures

Clutch Adjustments

How to tighten or loosen the clutch for proper operation.

Machine Storage Procedures

Specifications Overview

Digging Chain Definitions and Identification

Definitions and identification of digging chain pitch and spacing.

Chain Identification

Identification of different types of digging chains based on pitch and construction.

Chain Component Identification

Engine Data Specifications

Electrical System Specifications

Basic Machine Dimensions - Trencher

Basic Machine Dimensions - Overall

Basic Machine Dimensions - Backhoe

Torque Specifications - Hardware

Decimal Hardware Torque Specifications

Torque values for Grade 5 and Grade 8 bolts, nuts, and studs.

Metric Hardware Torque Specifications

Steel Hydraulic Fittings Torque Specifications

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