Ditch Witch JT920 - Battery and Alternator Belt Maintenance

JT920/JT920L - MAINTENANCE 131
GENERAL COMPONENTS
JT920/JT920L - MAINTENANCE 131
GENERAL COMPONENTS
Battery
IMPORTANT: Use battery disconnect switch when servicing, and
during long-term storage.
Keep battery clean and free of corrosion. Apply coat of grease to
cable clamps after cleaning. In cold weather, battery loses some
starting ability. Closely watch voltmeter for signs of battery
discharge. If battery will not hold charge, see your Ditch Witch
dealer for replacement battery.
Alternator Belt
Check tension of alternator belt every
50 hours. Belt is properly tensioned
when long span moves about 0.6”
(15 mm) when pushed. If needed,
loosen idler pulley bolts and adjust
idler pulley. Tighten bolts and torque
to 27-30 lb•ft (36-40 N•m).
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Battery
IMPORTANT: Use battery disconnect switch when servicing, and
during long-term storage.
Keep battery clean and free of corrosion. Apply coat of grease to
cable clamps after cleaning. In cold weather, battery loses some
starting ability. Closely watch voltmeter for signs of battery
discharge. If battery will not hold charge, see your Ditch Witch
dealer for replacement battery.
Alternator Belt
Check tension of alternator belt every
50 hours. Belt is properly tensioned
when long span moves about 0.6”
(15 mm) when pushed. If needed,
loosen idler pulley bolts and adjust
idler pulley. Tighten bolts and torque
to 27-30 lb•ft (36-40 N•m).
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