Barreto 20RTK User Manual

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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

Barreto 20RTK Specifications

General

Fuel Type	Gasoline
Trenching Width	6 in (15.2 cm)
Hydraulic System	Open center
Fuel Capacity	1.7 Gal (6.4 L)
Width	35.5 in (90.2 cm)

Summary

SAFETY MESSAGES

SAFETY SYMBOL

Explains the universal safety alert symbol and its use with signal words.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW

BATTERY & ELECTRIC STARTER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TRENCHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONTROLS

Details the function and operation of the trencher's control levers and switches.

ENGINE START UP PROCEDURE

TRENCHING PROCEDURE

TRENCHING TIPS

SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE

OPERATOR PREPARATION

PERSONAL PROTECTION

Outlines required personal protective equipment for safe operation.

DETERMINE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

CONTACT WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITIES