Ditch Witch RT115 - Manual (Page 182)

RT115 Tier 3- SERVICE
100 HOUR SERVICE
182 RT115 Tier 3 - SERVICE
100 HOUR SERVICE
Test Plow Connector Pivots
Test upper and lower connector pivots every 100 hours.
To test upper pivot:
• Lower plow to ground.
• Use plow lift control to put hydraulic load on pivot joints. Do
not raise plow.
• As hydraulic load is applied and released, visually check joints
for motion. If motion is observed, contact your Ditch Witch
dealer.
To test lower pivot:
• Lower plow to ground.
• Use hydraulic jack to place load on lower arm.
• As hydraulic load is applied and released, visually check joints
for motion. If motion is observed, contact your Ditch Witch
dealer.
IMPORTANT: Lower plow blade to ground and visually inspect
bushings and joints. Replace bushings if there is excessive
motion.
Test Plow Connector Pivots
Test upper and lower connector pivots every 100 hours.
To test upper pivot:
• Lower plow to ground.
• Use plow lift control to put hydraulic load on pivot joints. Do
not raise plow.
• As hydraulic load is applied and released, visually check joints
for motion. If motion is observed, contact your Ditch Witch
dealer.
To test lower pivot:
• Lower plow to ground.
• Use hydraulic jack to place load on lower arm.
• As hydraulic load is applied and released, visually check joints
for motion. If motion is observed, contact your Ditch Witch
dealer.
IMPORTANT: Lower plow blade to ground and visually inspect
bushings and joints. Replace bushings if there is excessive
motion.