Ditch Witch RT Line - Manual (Page 93)

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RT12/RT16/RT20/RT24 Operator’s Manual
500 Hour Service
CMW
500 Hour Service
Change Hydraulic Fluid and Filter
Change hydraulic oil and filter every 500 hours.
RT24 Drain Fluid
1. Remove fuel filler neck (2) and three bolts (1)
to remove fuel tank (3) from frame.
2. Drain hydraulic oil by removing suction hose
from strainer (4) at bottom of unit.
3. Remove and clean strainer.
4. Reinstall strainer and hose.
5. Use steps 4-6 below to change filter and fluid.
RT10/12 Change fluid and filter
1. Drain fluid by removing hose from strainer (3)
at bottom of unit.
2. Remove and clean strainer.
3. Reinstall strainer and hose.
4. Change filter (2).
5. Add 16 oz (0.47 L) of Power Up oil additive to
8 gal (30.28 L) of SAE15W40.
6. Add SAE15W40 oil at hydraulic reservoir at
fill cap (1) and fill to correct level on sight
glass.
Location Task Notes
Trencher Change hydraulic fluid and filter DEO (SAE15W40) with
Power Up additive
IMPORTANT: Contact your Ditch Witch dealer
for Power Up additive.