20RTK – 23RTK OPERATOR’S MANUAL 8/31/18 Page 1 of 20
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
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