1030/1230 - OPERATION 41
STARTUP
1030/1230 - OPERATION 41
STARTUP
1. Check that bail is up and fuel shut-off valves are open.
2. If necessary, choke cold engine.
3. Move throttle to 1/4 open.
4. Turn power switch on.
5. Pull rope start.
IMPORTANT: If engine does not start after three pulls, turn
power switch off and check for fuel blockage or electrical
system problems.
Improper control function could
cause death or serious injury. If control does not
work as described in instructions, stop machine
and have it serviced.
NOTICES:
• If interlock system does not work, contact your Ditch Witch
dealer. Improper repair might allow machine to start or
operate with controls in gear.
• Do not wire or tape bail to handlebar or defeat interlock
system in any manner. Machine will not start, and digging
chain control will be stuck in gear.
6. Run engine at half throttle or less for five minutes before
operating trencher.
During warmup, check that all controls work properly.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN: Turn power switch off.
1. Check that bail is up and fuel shut-off valves are open.
2. If necessary, choke cold engine.
3. Move throttle to 1/4 open.
4. Turn power switch on.
5. Pull rope start.
IMPORTANT: If engine does not start after three pulls, turn
power switch off and check for fuel blockage or electrical
system problems.
Improper control function could
cause death or serious injury. If control does not
work as described in instructions, stop machine
and have it serviced.
NOTICES:
• If interlock system does not work, contact your Ditch Witch
dealer. Improper repair might allow machine to start or
operate with controls in gear.
• Do not wire or tape bail to handlebar or defeat interlock
system in any manner. Machine will not start, and digging
chain control will be stuck in gear.
6. Run engine at half throttle or less for five minutes before
operating trencher.
During warmup, check that all controls work properly.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN: Turn power switch off.