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Mv800 operator’s manual – Ditch Witch MV800 User Manual

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MV800 Operator’s

Manual

50 Hour

CMW

®

Check Battery

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.

Check Water Pressure Hoses

Check hoses every 50 hours for wear or damage.
Replace as necessary.

Check Vacuum Relief Valve

Check relief valve for proper operation every 50
hours. To check:

1.

Ensure that vacuum inlet valve and drain
valve are both closed.

2.

Start engine. Vacuum will start to build.

3.

When vacuum goes over relief, check for
suction at the bottom of the relief air filter.

4.

If suction is not present, stop engine and
change relief valve.

IMPORTANT: Use battery disconnect switch
when servicing, welding, and during long-term
storage.