Ditch Witch JT9 - Manual (Page 143)

Service - 142
JT9 Operator’s Manual
50 Hour
CMW
®
Lubricate Rotation Gearbox Sliding
Output Shaft
Lube rotation gearbox sliding output shaft with EPS
every 50 hours.
To lube:
• Stop engine and turn battery disconnect switch
to the off position.
• Clean exposed portion of sliding output shaft
with pressure washer to remove grime.
• Blow dry with compressed air.
• Apply EPS spray lube to all exposed shaft
surfaces while manually moving the shaft in and out.
• Turn battery disconnect switch to the on position.
Check and Adjust Engine Belt Tension
(Tier 4i only)
Check belt tension every 50 hours. Belt is properly
tensioned when it moves about 3/8” (10 mm) when
pushed at the long span (A).
To adjust belt, move tensioner pulley:
1. Loosen socket bolt (2) and bolt (1).
2. Use a prybar in slots (3) to move pulley.
3. Tighten socket bolt (2) and bolt (1).
4. Check tension.
Note: Boltheads are hidden. Use an 8 mm hex
wrench, 17 mm open end wrench, and a 1/2”
prybar for this procedure.