Ditch Witch RT80 - Manual (Page 128)

RT80Q Operator’s Manual
Systems and Equipment - 127
Cruise Control
Trenching
1. Following procedures on “Setup” on page 92, begin trenching to desired depth.
2. When desired depth is reached, ensure throttle is fully open.
3. Set the following controls:
• ground drive controls to neutral
• ground drive switch to low
• ensure cruise control is off
• all other controls set as desired
4. Move cruise control RPM control to arrow at center.
5. Press cruise control switch once and ensure that cruise control switch indicator lights. Icon will also be
shown on graphic display.
6. Slowly move ground drive control forward to the maximum speed suitable for digging conditions. This
setting will limit the maximum ground drive speed to the position of the hand control.
7. Slowly adjust cruise control RPM control to match digging conditions.
8. When finished trenching, move ground drive control to neutral and press cruise control switch again to
turn off cruise control.
9. Allow chain to dig itself free before stopping attachment.
IMPORTANT:
• In harder digging conditions, higher cruise control RPM setting may improve digging
performance.
• In easier digging conditions, lower cruise control RPM setting may increase ground drive
speed.