1324D-1624D Owner’s Manual 8/29/18 Page 4 of 19
HOUR
METER
The DGI® TACH/HOUR hour meter tracks the hours of machine operation in order for routine
maintenance to be performed on a timely basis.
Your DGI® hour meter is pre-set at the DGI® factory to go into Flash Alert mode at 25-hour
intervals. Although the engine manufacturer does not require changing engine oil this often, due to
heavy-duty use and extreme conditions inherent to tiller use, Barreto Manufacturing strongly
recommends frequent oil changes.
Refer to this manual for equipment service requirements and to the Engine Manual for other engine
service requirements.
While Flash Alert is active, hold the tip of the RESET TOOL (Key Kancel Wand) against the meter as
shown. Within several seconds, the display will stop flashing indicating the Service Interval has been
reset. If the wand gets lost, a small mechanic’s pick-up magnet will work.
RESET TOOL
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.