Ditch Witch 1230 User Manual

1030/1230 - TRANSPORTATION 35
HAUL
1030/1230 - TRANSPORTATION 35
HAUL
Loading
The 1030 and 1230 trenchers can be hauled in the bed of a light
truck or by trailer. To load:
1. Start engine. See OPERATION for start-up procedures.
2. Raise digging boom, but keep it low.
3. Move throttle to about 3/4 open.
4. With bail engaged, move speed/direction control to forward or
reverse and drive to loading sight.
To steer, unlock axle, push down on handlebar, and turn
machine.
5. Align trencher with ramps or trailer.
6. Lock axle.
7. Drive trencher onto trailer or truck bed until tiedown position
is reached.
8. Move speed/direction control to BAIL RELEASE (neutral)
position, and lower digging boom.
9. Release bail and turn off engine.
10. Securely chain trencher to truck or trailer at tiedown points.
NOTICE: To keep engine from flooding during transport,
close both fuel shut-off valves before transporting unit.
Loading
The 1030 and 1230 trenchers can be hauled in the bed of a light
truck or by trailer. To load:
1. Start engine. See OPERATION for start-up procedures.
2. Raise digging boom, but keep it low.
3. Move throttle to about 3/4 open.
4. With bail engaged, move speed/direction control to forward or
reverse and drive to loading sight.
To steer, unlock axle, push down on handlebar, and turn
machine.
5. Align trencher with ramps or trailer.
6. Lock axle.
7. Drive trencher onto trailer or truck bed until tiedown position
is reached.
8. Move speed/direction control to BAIL RELEASE (neutral)
position, and lower digging boom.
9. Release bail and turn off engine.
10. Securely chain trencher to truck or trailer at tiedown points.
NOTICE: To keep engine from flooding during transport,
close both fuel shut-off valves before transporting unit.

Ditch Witch 1230 Specifications

General

Brand	Ditch Witch
Model	1230
Category	Farm Equipment
Language	English