Ditch Witch SK3000 User Manual

Drive - 54 SK3000 Operator’s Manual
Steer
Steer
Single Joystick Ground Drive
To steer while moving forward, push joystick and then move left or right. Machine will gradually turn.
To steer while moving in reverse, pull joystick and then move left or right. Machine will gradually turn.
For tight steering at low speed, return joystick to neutral position and then to a corner. Tracks will
counter-rotate and machine will turn in a tight circle.
Dual Lever Ground Drive
To steer while moving forward, move one joystick slightly more than the other to turn in desired
direction. Machine will gradually turn.
To steer while moving in reverse, move one joystick slightly more than the other to turn in desired
direction. Machine will gradually turn.
For tight steering at low speed, release joystick and then move left or right.
Operate
1. Release parking brake.
2. Raise attachment off ground.
3. Drive machine.
4. Adjust throttle as needed.
5. See attachment operation manual for instructions regarding proper operation of attachments.
NOTICE:
• Drive carefully in congested areas. Know machine’s clearance and turning radius.
• Survey field of vision when operating machine.
EMERGENCY EXIT: Release controls and step off platform.
IMPORTANT: If needed for attachment operation, lock auxiliary function. See “Auxiliary lock
switch” on page 49.

Ditch Witch SK3000 Specifications

General

Engine Make	Kubota
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Power	74 hp
Lift Height	132 in (3353 mm)
Gross Power	74 hp
Height to Hinge Pin	132 in (3353 mm)
Horsepower	74 hp