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Ditch Witch RT80 User Manual

Ditch Witch RT80
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Drive - 62 RT80 Operators Manual
Drive
CMW
Drive
1. Turn on lights as needed.
2. Raise backfill blade and all attachments.
3. Switch transmission speed to high.
4. Adjust throttle.
5. Move ground drive hand control to forward or reverse, or press upper or lower part of foot pedal.
The ground drive foot pedal and the ground drive hand control can override each other. Use the
override feature when trenching or sawing.
When driving or backfilling, use only the foot pedal to control speed and direction.
When trenching or sawing, use hand control to set digging travel speed and use the foot pedal to
make temporary speed adjustments to account for a change in digging conditions. For example, if
digging conditions toughen for a short distance, press the lower part of foot pedal to slow digging
speed. When original digging condition resumes, release foot pedal to return to original speed.
Shut Down
1. When job is complete, move ground drive control to neutral.
2. Lower all attachments to ground.
3. Move throttle to idle for 3 minutes to cool.
4. Turn ignition switch to STOP. If leaving machine unattended, remove key.
5. For maintenance or long-term storage, disconnect the battery; or turn battery disconnect switch, if
equipped, to the disconnect position.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN: Turn ignition switch to STOP.
Moving traffic – hazardous situation. Death or serious injury could result.
Avoid moving vehicles, wear high visibility clothing, post appropriate warning signs.
NOTICE:
Drive carefully in congested areas. Know machine’s clearance and turning radius.
Keep attachments low when operating on slope. Drive slowly and cautiously.

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Ditch Witch RT80 Specifications

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BrandDitch Witch
ModelRT80
CategoryIndustrial Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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