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Ditch Witch RT45 User Manual

Ditch Witch RT45
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RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 181
As Needed
8. Loop cable through links nearest connector
pin.
9. Loosen plug on grease cylinder or turn
tension bolts counterclockwise to relieve
chain tension.
10. Stand clear of chain and remove lock key
from connector pin. Drive connector pin out of
link.
11. Unclamp links. Slowly release cable and lower chain to ground.
12. Lay chain on ground with teeth down.
To install chain:
1. Lay chain on ground with teeth down and pointed toward unit. Loop cable through end links.
2. Fasten and adjust seatbelt.
3. Start tractor. See page 72 for start-up procedures.
4. Release parking brake.
5. Move ground drive control to reverse.
6. Back unit up until chain extends past head shaft about 1’ (305 mm).
7. Move ground drive control to neutral.
8. Lower backfill blade to ground.
9. Lower boom to horizontal position.
10. Set parking brake.
11. Turn ignition switch to STOP.
12. Pull rear end of chain over tail roller or sprocket.
13. Pull until chain is in place on boom.
14. Move chain down boom until chain connector pin and lock key can be installed. Install connector pin
and lock key.
15. Tighten chain by pumping EPG into grease cylinder.
Crushing weight could
cause death or serious injury. Use
proper procedures and equipment or
stay away.

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Ditch Witch RT45 Specifications

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BrandDitch Witch
ModelRT45
CategoryExcavators
LanguageEnglish

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