Ditch Witch 1820 - Maintenance (Continued); Trenching Attachment: Digging Chain Installation

1820 - MAINTENANCE 75
TRENCHING ATTACHMENT
1820 - MAINTENANCE 75
TRENCHING ATTACHMENT
To install digging chain:
1. Lay digging chain on ground with teeth down and pointed
toward unit. Loop cable through end links.
2. Start unit.
3. Back unit up until digging chain extends past headshaft about
one foot.
4. Lower boom to horizontal position.
5. Stop engine.
6. Secure chain on sprocket booms by locking rear idler
sprocket.
7. Pull rear end of chain over tail sprocket or roller. Pull cable
until chain is in place on boom.
8. Attach chain jaws to end links and bring links into place.
9. Install connector pin and lock key.
To install digging chain:
1. Lay digging chain on ground with teeth down and pointed
toward unit. Loop cable through end links.
2. Start unit.
3. Back unit up until digging chain extends past headshaft about
one foot.
4. Lower boom to horizontal position.
5. Stop engine.
6. Secure chain on sprocket booms by locking rear idler
sprocket.
7. Pull rear end of chain over tail sprocket or roller. Pull cable
until chain is in place on boom.
8. Attach chain jaws to end links and bring links into place.
9. Install connector pin and lock key.