Ditch Witch 1820 - Operation; Daily Machine Inspection

1820 - OPERATION 35
INSPECT MACHINE
1820 - OPERATION 35
INSPECT MACHINE
OPERATION
INSPECT MACHINE
For safe and efficient use of your machine, check the following
before each day's work. Refer to LUBRICATION and
MAINTENANCE for additional information.
• General appearance.
• Condition of digging chain, teeth, drive belts, and air filter.
• Fuel lines and fittings for signs of leakage, wear, or other
damage.
• Tire pressure. Use reliable tire pressure gauge.
• Engine oil level. Keep oil level at highest line on dipstick.
• Hydraulic oil level. Keep oil level between high and low marks
on dipstick.
• Fuel level. Fill tank at end of day to reduce condensation.
• Water level in diesel units. Keep overflow bottle 1/4 to 3/4 full.
Add antifreeze as needed.
• Signs are in place and readable.
• Guards and shields are in place.
• Nuts and bolts are tight. Tighten as specified in torque tables
in PARTS MANUAL.
OPERATION
INSPECT MACHINE
For safe and efficient use of your machine, check the following
before each day's work. Refer to LUBRICATION and
MAINTENANCE for additional information.
• General appearance.
• Condition of digging chain, teeth, drive belts, and air filter.
• Fuel lines and fittings for signs of leakage, wear, or other
damage.
• Tire pressure. Use reliable tire pressure gauge.
• Engine oil level. Keep oil level at highest line on dipstick.
• Hydraulic oil level. Keep oil level between high and low marks
on dipstick.
• Fuel level. Fill tank at end of day to reduce condensation.
• Water level in diesel units. Keep overflow bottle 1/4 to 3/4 full.
Add antifreeze as needed.
• Signs are in place and readable.
• Guards and shields are in place.
• Nuts and bolts are tight. Tighten as specified in torque tables
in PARTS MANUAL.