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LUBRICATION AND
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Proper lubrication and maintenance protects Ditch Witch equipment from damage and failure. In extreme conditions, lubricate more frequently.
Use only recommended lubricants. Fill to capacities listed in
SPECIFICATIONS.
Recommended Lubricants
GEO
AGMA-7
MPG
THF
Gasoline engine oil (see chart for appropriate SAE viscosity rating) meeting API engine service classification SD
Worm gear lubricant matching American Gear Manufacturer’s Association Compound #7
Multipurpose grease
Tractor hydraulic fluid, similar to Phillips 66 HG, Mobilfluid 423, Chevron Tractor Hydraulic
Fluid, Texaco TDH Oil, or equivalent
Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use equipment correctly.
NOTICES:
• Unless otherwise instructed, all service should be performed with engine off.
• Refer to engine manufacturer’s manual for engine maintenance instructions.
• Before servicing equipment, lower digging boom to ground.
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LUBRICATION AND
MAINTENANCE
Proper lubrication and maintenance protects Ditch Witch equipment from damage and failure. In extreme conditions, lubricate more frequently.
Use only recommended lubricants. Fill to capacities listed in
SPECIFICATIONS.
Recommended Lubricants
GEO
AGMA-7
MPG
THF
Gasoline engine oil (see chart for appropriate SAE viscosity rating) meeting API engine service classification SD
Worm gear lubricant matching American Gear Manufacturer’s Association Compound #7
Multipurpose grease
Tractor hydraulic fluid, similar to Phillips 66 HG, Mobilfluid 423, Chevron Tractor Hydraulic
Fluid, Texaco TDH Oil, or equivalent
Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use equipment correctly.
NOTICES:
• Unless otherwise instructed, all service should be performed with engine off.
• Refer to engine manufacturer’s manual for engine maintenance instructions.
• Before servicing equipment, lower digging boom to ground.
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LUBRICATION OVERVIEW
LUBRICATION OVERVIEW
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LUBRICATION OVERVIEW
(GEO) Gasoline engine oil
AGMA-7
(THF) Tractor hydraulic fluid
(MPG) Multipurpose grease
Check level Filter
Pivot gearbox on opposite side of machine not shown. Check oil every 50 hours. Change gearbox oil every 1000 hours with
THF
(GEO) Gasoline engine oil
AGMA-7
(THF) Tractor hydraulic fluid
(MPG) Multipurpose grease
Check level Filter
Pivot gearbox on opposite side of machine not shown. Check oil every 50 hours. Change gearbox oil every 1000 hours with
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LUBRICATION SCHEDULE
LUBRICATION SCHEDULE
Interval
Each use
10 hours
25 hours
50 hours
100 hours
250 hours
500 hours
1000 hours
Task
Check engine oil
Check hydraulic oil
Lube attachment pivot
Lube pivot stub
Lube trail wheel
Lube axle lock
Check pivot gearbox oil
Check worm drive oil
Lube digging boom adjustment screw
Lube greaseable digging boom stub
Change engine oil
Change hydraulic filter
Change hydraulic oil
Change worm drive oil
Change pivot gearbox oil
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Interval
Each use
10 hours
25 hours
50 hours
100 hours
250 hours
500 hours
1000 hours
Task
Check engine oil
Check hydraulic oil
Lube attachment pivot
Lube pivot stub
Lube trail wheel
Lube axle lock
Check pivot gearbox oil
Check worm drive oil
Lube digging boom adjustment screw
Lube greaseable digging boom stub
Change engine oil
Change hydraulic filter
Change hydraulic oil
Change worm drive oil
Change pivot gearbox oil
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Engine Oil
Check
Check engine oil at dipstick (A) before each operation. Add GEO at fill neck (A) as necessary to keep oil level at highest line on dipstick.
Change
• Change oil every 100 hours with GEO.
• Drain crankcase (B) while oil is still warm.
• Refill at fill neck with 2.3 pt
(1.1 L) of GEO.
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Engine Oil
Check
Check engine oil at dipstick (A) before each operation. Add GEO at fill neck (A) as necessary to keep oil level at highest line on dipstick.
Change
• Change oil every 100 hours with GEO.
• Drain crankcase (B) while oil is still warm.
• Refill at fill neck with 2.3 pt
(1.1 L) of GEO.
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Hydraulic Oil and Filter
Check
With digging boom fully raised, check hydraulic oil at dipstick (A) before each operation. Add THF at fill neck (A) as necessary to keep oil level at highest line on dipstick.
Clean dust from cap by blowing with low pressure air.
Change
Change hydraulic filter (B) every
250 hours.
Drain hydraulic oil at drain (C), change filter, and refill at fill neck with THF every 500 hours.
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Hydraulic Oil and Filter
Check
With digging boom fully raised, check hydraulic oil at dipstick (A) before each operation. Add THF at fill neck (A) as necessary to keep oil level at highest line on dipstick.
Clean dust from cap by blowing with low pressure air.
Change
Change hydraulic filter (B) every
250 hours.
Drain hydraulic oil at drain (C), change filter, and refill at fill neck with THF every 500 hours.
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Tires
Lube trail wheel (A) every 25 hours with MPG.
Pivot
Lube Pivot (B) every 10 hours with
MPG.
Axle Lock
Lube axle lock every 25 hours with
MPG.
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Tires
Lube trail wheel (A) every 25 hours with MPG.
Pivot
Lube Pivot (B) every 10 hours with
MPG.
Axle Lock
Lube axle lock every 25 hours with
MPG.
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Pivot Gearbox
Check
Check gearbox oil every 50 hours at fill plug (A). Refill with THF as necessary to keep oil level with fill plug.
Change
Change gearbox oil every 1000 hours.
• Remove both plugs and drain oil.
• Replace bottom plug (B).
• Fill with THF to fill plug, approximately 2 pt (.95 L).
• Replace fill plug.
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Pivot Gearbox
Check
Check gearbox oil every 50 hours at fill plug (A). Refill with THF as necessary to keep oil level with fill plug.
Change
Change gearbox oil every 1000 hours.
• Remove both plugs and drain oil.
• Replace bottom plug (B).
• Fill with THF to fill plug, approximately 2 pt (.95 L).
• Replace fill plug.
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Worm Drive
Check
Check worm drive oil every 50 hours at fill plug (A). Refill with
AGMA-7 as necessary to keep oil level with fill plug.
Change
Change worm drive oil every 500 hours.
• Empty worm drive at drain (B).
• Replace drain plug.
• Fill with AGMA-7 to fill plug, approximately 3.25 pt (1.5 L).
NOTICE: Do not use a substitute lubricant. Worm drive failure could occur.
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Worm Drive
Check
Check worm drive oil every 50 hours at fill plug (A). Refill with
AGMA-7 as necessary to keep oil level with fill plug.
Change
Change worm drive oil every 500 hours.
• Empty worm drive at drain (B).
• Replace drain plug.
• Fill with AGMA-7 to fill plug, approximately 3.25 pt (1.5 L).
NOTICE: Do not use a substitute lubricant. Worm drive failure could occur.
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Digging Boom
Boom with Adjustment Screw
Lube adjustment screw (A) every
50 hours with MPG.
Lube pivot stub (B) every 10 hours with MPG.
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Greaseable Boom
Lube boom stub every 50 hours with MPG.
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Digging Boom
Boom with Adjustment Screw
Lube adjustment screw (A) every
50 hours with MPG.
Lube pivot stub (B) every 10 hours with MPG.
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Greaseable Boom
Lube boom stub every 50 hours with MPG.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Interval
Each use
100 hours
As needed
Trail Wheel
Task
Check tire pressure
Check lug nut torque
Change air filter paper element
Change remote air cleaner paper element
Adjust digging chain tension
Adjust drive belt tension
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Tire Pressure
Check trail wheel tire pressure daily. Maintain pressure under 32 psi (221 kPa).
Lug Nut Torque
Check lug nut torque daile. Tighten to 85 ft•lb (115 N•m).
Air Filter
Change foam air filter element every 100 hours. Do not allow dirt to fall into carburetor.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Interval
Each use
100 hours
As needed
Trail Wheel
Task
Check tire pressure
Check lug nut torque
Change air filter paper element
Change remote air cleaner paper element
Adjust digging chain tension
Adjust drive belt tension
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Tire Pressure
Check trail wheel tire pressure daily. Maintain pressure under 32 psi (221 kPa).
Lug Nut Torque
Check lug nut torque daile. Tighten to 85 ft•lb (115 N•m).
Air Filter
Change foam air filter element every 100 hours. Do not allow dirt to fall into carburetor.
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Remote Air Cleaner
Change optional air cleaner paper element as needed.
• Remove air cleaner cover.
• Remove paper element and replace.
NOTICE: Use of this option does not eliminate the need for proper maintenance of standard air filter.
Digging Chain Tension
Check digging chain regularly and adjust as needed.
Adjustment Screw
Digging chain is properly tensioned when chain can be moved
.5” (13 mm) up or down. To adjust digging chain tension:
• Loosen four clamp bolts (B) so that boom slides freely.
• Lossen jam nut on adjustment screw (A).
• Turn adjustment screw clockwise to tighten digging chain or counterclockwise to loosen digging chain.
• When proper tension is reached, tighten jam nut and torque clamp bolts to 75 ft•lb
(102 N•m).
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Remote Air Cleaner
Change optional air cleaner paper element as needed.
• Remove air cleaner cover.
• Remove paper element and replace.
NOTICE: Use of this option does not eliminate the need for proper maintenance of standard air filter.
Digging Chain Tension
Check digging chain regularly and adjust as needed.
Adjustment Screw
Digging chain is properly tensioned when chain can be moved
.5” (13 mm) up or down. To adjust digging chain tension:
• Loosen four clamp bolts (B) so that boom slides freely.
• Lossen jam nut on adjustment screw (A).
• Turn adjustment screw clockwise to tighten digging chain or counterclockwise to loosen digging chain.
• When proper tension is reached, tighten jam nut and torque clamp bolts to 75 ft•lb
(102 N•m).
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Grease Cylinder:
To tighten digging chain, pump
MPG into cylinder at check valve zerk.
NOTICE: Do not overtighten chain. Overtightening will cause chain stretch, loss of machine performance, and possible premature chain failure.
To loosen digging chain, stand on opposite side of boom and unscrew check valve zerk to release grease.
Fluid pressure could pierce skin and cause injury or death. Stay away.
NOTICE: Service digging boom grease cylinder only while standing on opposite side of boom. Wear gloves and safety glasses and cover fitting with cloth when relieving pressure in cylinder.
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Grease Cylinder:
To tighten digging chain, pump
MPG into cylinder at check valve zerk.
NOTICE: Do not overtighten chain. Overtightening will cause chain stretch, loss of machine performance, and possible premature chain failure.
To loosen digging chain, stand on opposite side of boom and unscrew check valve zerk to release grease.
Fluid pressure could pierce skin and cause injury or death. Stay away.
NOTICE: Service digging boom grease cylinder only while standing on opposite side of boom. Wear gloves and safety glasses and cover fitting with cloth when relieving pressure in cylinder.
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Drive Belts
Check drive belts regularly and adjust tension as needed.
• Turn engine off.
• Move bail down into handlebar and clamp in place.
• Engage digging chain control until locked in place.
• Tighten or loosen both digging belt adjustment nut (1) and pump belt adjustment nut (2) until springs (A and B) are each 1.8” (48 mm) long.
See repair guide for more information.
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A
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Drive Belts
Check drive belts regularly and adjust tension as needed.
• Turn engine off.
• Move bail down into handlebar and clamp in place.
• Engage digging chain control until locked in place.
• Tighten or loosen both digging belt adjustment nut (1) and pump belt adjustment nut (2) until springs (A and B) are each 1.8” (48 mm) long.
See repair guide for more information.
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A
2 rg0012c.eps
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