Ditch Witch RT115 - Manual (Page 137)

RT115 Tier 3 - BACKHOE ATTACHMENT 137
SETUP
RT115 Tier 3 - BACKHOE ATTACHMENT 137
SETUP
SETUP
1. Move attachment speed/direction control to neutral position.
2. Apply service brake.
3. Move ground drive control to neutral position.
4. Shift gearbox control to 1 (low).
5. Lower rear attachment to 6” (150 mm) above ground.
6. Check that backfill blade is straight and lower it to ground.
7. Decrease engine speed to low throttle.
8. Move to backhoe operator’s station.
9. Lower stabilizers enough to lift front tires.
10. Remove swing lock pin from hole
(1) and store in hole (2).
11. Raise boom to release tension
on stow lock.
12. Release stow lock by pushing
handle forward.
13. Adjust engine speed to 1/2 to 3/4
throttle for digging.
NOTICE: Engine speed affects speed of backhoe operation.
SETUP
1. Move attachment speed/direction control to neutral position.
2. Apply service brake.
3. Move ground drive control to neutral position.
4. Shift gearbox control to 1 (low).
5. Lower rear attachment to 6” (150 mm) above ground.
6. Check that backfill blade is straight and lower it to ground.
7. Decrease engine speed to low throttle.
8. Move to backhoe operator’s station.
9. Lower stabilizers enough to lift front tires.
10. Remove swing lock pin from hole
(1) and store in hole (2).
11. Raise boom to release tension
on stow lock.
12. Release stow lock by pushing
handle forward.
13. Adjust engine speed to 1/2 to 3/4
throttle for digging.
NOTICE: Engine speed affects speed of backhoe operation.