Charles RT115 Tier 3 Owner's Manual

RT115 Tier 3 - SUPPORT 1

SERIAL NUMBER RECORD

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SERIAL NUMBER RECORD

SERIAL NUMBER RECORD

Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spa ces pr ovide d.
Tractor (1) and engine serial numbers (2) are located as shown.

Date of Manufacture:
Date of Purchase:
Tractor Serial Number:
Front Attachment Serial Number:
Rear Attachment Serial Number:
Trailer Serial Number:
Engine Serial Number:

SUPPORT

SERIAL NUMBER RECORD

Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided.
Tractor (1) and engine serial numbers (2) are located as shown .

Date of Manufacture:
Date of Purchase:
Tractor Serial Number:
Front Attachment Serial Number:
Rear Attachment Serial Number:
Trailer Serial Number:
Engine Serial Number:

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SUPPORT PROCEDURE

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SUPPORT PROCEDURE

Notify your dealer immediately of any malfunction or failure of
Ditch Witch equipment.

Always give model, serial number, and approximate date of
equipment purchase. This information should be recorded and
placed on file by owner at time of purchase.

Return damaged parts to dealer for inspection and warranty
consideration.

Order genuine Ditch Witch replacement or repair parts from your
authorized Ditch Witch dealer. Use of another manufacturer's
parts may void warranty.

RESOURCES

Publications

Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for publications and videos
covering safety, operation, service, and repair of your equipment.

Ditch Witch Training

For information about on-site, individualized training, cont act your
Ditch Witch dealer.

SUPPORT PROCEDURE

Notify your dealer immediately of any malfunction or failure of
Ditch Witch equipment.

Always give model, serial number, and approximate date of
equipment purchase. This information should be recorded and
placed on file by owner at time of purchase.

Return damaged parts to dealer for inspection and warranty
consideration.

Order genuine Ditch Witch replacement or repair parts from your
authorized Ditch Witch dealer. Use of another manufacturer's
parts may void warranty.

RESOURCES

Publications

Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for publications and videos
covering safety, operation, service, and repair of your equipment.

Ditch Witch Training

For information about on-site, individualized trainin g, contact your
Ditch Witch dealer.

RT115 Tier 3 - FOREWORD 3

RT115 Tier 3 - FOREWORD 3

This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides
safety information and operation instructions to he lp you use a nd
maintain your Ditch Witch equipment.

Read this manual before using your equipment. Keep it with the
equipment at all times for future reference. If you sell your
equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner.

If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch dealer.
If you need assistance in locating a dealer, visit our website at
www.ditchwitch.com or write to the following address:

The descriptions and specifications in th is ma nu al are su bje ct to
change. The Charles Machine Works, Inc. reserves the right to
improve equipment. Some product improvements may have
taken place after this manual was published. For the latest
information on Ditch Witch equipment, see your Ditch Witch
dealer.

Thank you for buying and using Ditch Witch equipment.

FOREWORD

This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides
safety information and operation in str uctions to help yo u u se an d
maintain your Ditch Witch equipment.

Read this manual before using your equipment. Keep it with the
equipment at all times for future reference. If you sell your
equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner.

If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch dealer.
If you need assistance in locating a dealer, visit our website at
www.ditchwitch.com or write to the following address:

The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Attn: Marketing Department
PO Box 66
Perry, OK 73077-0066
USA

The descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject to
change. The Charles Machine Works, In c. reserves the right to
improve equipment. Some product improvements may have
taken place after this manual was published. For the latest
information on Ditch Witch equipment, see your Ditch Witch
dealer.

Thank you for buying and using Ditch Witch equipment.

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RT115 Tier 3

Operator's Manual

Issue Number 1.1/OP-6/08

Part Number 053-1214

Copyright 2007, 2008

by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.,

Perry, Oklahoma

, Ditch Witch, CMW, AutoCrowd,
Jet Trac, Roto Witch, Subsite, Fluid Miser, Power Pipe,
Super Witch, Pierce Airrow , The Underg round, The Un dergrou nd
Authority Worldwide, and Zahn are registered trademarks of
The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

Jet Trac, Roto Witch, Subsite, Fluid Miser, Power Pipe,
Super Witch, Pierce Airrow, The Undergrou nd, The Undergroun d
Authority Worldwide, and Zahn are registered trademarks of
The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

RT115 Tier 3 - CONTENTS 5

RT115 Tier 3 - CONTENTS 5

SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

CONTENTS

SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Serial Number Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Support Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Control Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Control Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Drive Position Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Drive Position Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Work Position Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Work Position Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Seat Adjustment Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Seat Adjustment Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Overhead Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Overhead Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Underground Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Emergency Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Jobsite Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Safety Alert Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

TRACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Daily Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Tiedown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Underground Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Emergency Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Jobsite Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Safety Alert Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

TRACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Daily Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Tiedown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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RT115 Tier 3 - CONTENTS 7

TRENCHER ATTACHMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

PLOW ATTACHMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

REEL WINDER ATTACHMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

TRENCHER ATTACHMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Trencher Controls Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Trencher Control Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

PLOW ATTACHMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Plow Controls Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Plow Control Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

REEL WINDER ATTACHMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Reel Winder Controls Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Reel Winder Control Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

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SAW ATTACHMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Saw Controls Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Saw Control Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

BACKHOE ATTACHMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Backhoe Controls Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Backhoe Control Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Stow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

DRILLING ATTACHMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Drilling Attachment Control Description . . . . . . . . . . 142

Prepare Jobsite and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Add Rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Backream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Disassemble Joints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

SAW ATTACHMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Saw Controls Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Saw Control Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

BACKHOE ATTACHMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Backhoe Controls Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Backhoe Control Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Stow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

DRILLING ATTACHMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Drilling Attachment Control Description . . . . . . . . . . 142

Prepare Jobsite and Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Drill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Add Rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Backream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Disassemble Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

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SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Approved Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Welding Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

10 Hour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

50 Hour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

100 Hour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

250 Hour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

500 Hour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

1000 Hour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

2000 Hour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

5000 Hour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

As Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Tier 3 Service Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

RT115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

H910. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

H911. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

H932. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

H952. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

H1140. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

A720. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

A920. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

RC115 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242

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The RT115 Tier 3 tractor is designed for installation of service
lines. It can be fitted with a trencher, vibratory plow, saw,
backhoe or combo plow/trencher attachment. Optional enclosed
cab, work lights, air conditioning, cruise control, rear and
coordinated steering, drilling attachment, and reel carriers are
also available. All rear-mounted attachments featur e a new side
plate frame mounting system.

1. Rollover Protective Structure

2. Operator station

3. Control console

4. Engine compartment

5. Backfill blade

OVERVIEW

The RT115 Tier 3 tractor is designed for installation of service
lines. It can be fitted with a trencher, vibratory plow, saw,
backhoe or combo plow/trencher attachment. Optional enclosed
cab, work lights, air conditioning, cruise control, rear and
coordinated steering, drilling attachment, and reel carriers are
also available. All rear-mounted attachments feature a new side
plate frame mounting system.

1. Rollover Protective Structure

2. Operator station

3. Control console

4. Engine compartment

5. Backfill blade

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The H910 trencher for the RT115 Tier 3 tractor cu ts a tren ch with
maximum depth of 94” (2.4 m). Maximum trench width for the
H910 is 24” (610 mm).

The H911 trencher for the RT115 Tier 3 tractor cu ts a tren ch with
maximum depth of 94” (2.4 m). Maximum trench width for the
H911 is 24” (610 mm). Hydraulic traverse on the H911 allows the
trencher to move across the full width of the tractor.

The H932 plow for the RT115 Tier 3 tractor has a cover depth of
36” (915 mm). The H932 is capable of pulling 3” (80 mm) material
and feeding 2” (50 mm) material.

The H952 combo units for the RT115 Tie r 3 tractor combine
trencher and plow. The H952 trenches to a maximum depth of
70” (1.8 m) with trench widths of 6 to 12” (150 to 305 mm). Cover
depth is the same as for the standard plows.

The H1140 for the RT115 Tier 3 tractor is a centerline saw havi ng
a maximum trench depth of 40” (990 mm) with trench widths of

4.5, 6, and 9” (115, 150, and 230 mm) respectively.
Two backhoes are available, the A720 with 91” (2. m) digging

depth, and the A920 with 109” (2.7 m) digging depth. Both
backhoes feature bucket widths of 12 to 24” (305 to 610 mm).

Finally, the RC115 reel carrier is designed to carry 2500 lb (1130
kg) reels. Maximum reel diameter is 84” (2.1 m).

For the purposes of this manual, we define tractor as a self­propelled wheeled machine, having rear- and/or front-mounted
equipment, primarily designed to produce a trench in a
continuous operation, through motion of the machine; the
attachment can be a digging chain, wheel, plow blade, or similar
item.

The H910 trencher for the RT115 Tier 3 tractor cuts a trench with
maximum depth of 94” (2.4 m). Maximum trench width for the
H910 is 24” (610 mm).

The H911 trencher for the RT115 Tier 3 tractor cuts a trench with
maximum depth of 94” (2.4 m). Maximum trench width for the
H911 is 24” (610 mm). Hydraulic traverse on the H91 1 allows the
trencher to move across the full width of the tractor.

The H932 plow for the RT115 Tier 3 tractor has a cover depth of
36” (915 mm). The H932 is capable of pulling 3” (80 mm) material
and feeding 2” (50 mm) material.

The H952 combo units for the RT115 Tier 3 tractor combine
trencher and plow. The H952 trenches to a maximum depth of
70” (1.8 m) with trench widths of 6 to 12” (150 to 305 mm). Cover
depth is the same as for the standard plows.

The H1140 for the RT115 Tier 3 tractor is a center line saw having
a maximum trench depth of 40” (990 mm) with trench widths of

4.5, 6, and 9” (115, 150, and 230 mm) respectively.
Two backhoes are available, the A720 with 91” (2. m) digging

depth, and the A920 with 109” (2.7 m) digging depth. Both
backhoes feature bucket widths of 12 to 24” (305 to 610 mm).

Finally, the RC115 reel carrier is designed to carr y 2 500 lb (1 13 0
kg) reels. Maximum reel diameter is 84” (2.1 m).

For the purposes of this manual, we define tractor as a self-
propelled wheeled machine, having rear- and/or front-mounted
equipment, primarily designed to produce a trench in a
continuous operation, through motion of the machine; the
attachment can be a digging chain, wheel, plow blade, or similar
item.

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CONTROL CONSOLE OVERVIEW

RT115 Tier 3 - CONTROLS 13

CONTROL CONSOLE OVERVIEW

CONTROL CONSOLE OVERVIEW

1. Voltmeter

2. Fuel gauge

3. Tachometer/

4. Coolant temperature

5. Engine oil pressure

6. Horn

CONTROLS

CONTROL CONSOLE OVERVIEW

1. Voltmeter

2. Fuel gauge

3. Tachometer/
hourmeter/diagnostic
gauge

4. Coolant temperature
gauge

5. Engine oil pressure
gauge

6. Horn

7. Drilling attachment control*

8. Ignition switch

9. Auxiliary power outlet

10. Hydraulic motor contro l

11. Reel carrier control**

12. Shutdown override control
*See DRILLING ATTACHMENT

for description of this control.
**See PLOW ATTACHMENT for

description of this control.

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CONTROL CONSOLE OVERVIEW

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CONTROL CONSOLE OVERVIEW (CONT)

13. Operator presence indicator

14. Attachment speed/direction
indicator

15. Ground drive indicator

16. Cruise control indicator

17. Hydraulic fluid temperature
indicator

18. Hydraulic filter restriction
indicator

19. Low speed indicator

20. High speed indicator

21. Operator alert indicator

22. Cold start wait indicator

23. Engine shutdown
indicator

24. Parking brake indicato r

CONTROL CONSOLE OVERVIEW (CONT)

13. Operator presence indicator

14. Attachment speed/dir ec tio n
indicator

15. Ground drive indicator

16. Cruise control indicator

17. Hydraulic fluid temperature
indicator

18. Hydraulic filter restriction
indicator

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CONTROL CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

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CONTROL CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

CONTROL CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

Voltmeter

This gauge displays electrical
system voltage. Reading should
show 12 to 15 volts with engine
running. If not, stop engine and
investigate.

Fuel Gauge

This gauge indicates fuel level in
tank. Use only #2 diesel fuel.

CONTROL CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

Voltmeter

This gauge displays electrical
system voltage. Reading should
show 12 to 15 volts with engine
running. If not, stop engine and
investigate.

Fuel Gauge

This gauge indicates fuel level in
tank. Use only #2 diesel fuel.

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Tachometer/Hourmeter/
Diagnostic Gauge

This gauge displays engine rpm,
diagnostic codes, and records
engine operating time.

To view information, press the
selection switch.

Coolant Temperature Gauge

This gauge displays cooling
system coolant temperature.
Normal coolant temperature is
180°-220° F (82°-104° C).

Alarm will sound if coolant
temperature is high.

If temperature is high:

• Turn off engine and let cool.

• Check cooling system for low
fluid level, seal damage, or
leaks.

IMPORTANT: For more information abou t th e dia gno s tic
system and trouble codes see "Tier 3 Service Overview" in

SERVICE.

Tachometer/Hourmeter/
Diagnostic Gauge

This gauge displays engine rpm,
diagnostic codes, and records
engine operating time.

To view information, press the
selection switch.

Coolant Temperature Gauge

This gauge displays cooling
system coolant temperature.
Normal coolant temperature is
180°-220° F (82°-104° C).

Alarm will sound if coolant
temperature is high.

If temperature is high:

• Turn off engine and let cool.

• Check cooling system for low
fluid level, seal damage, or
leaks.

IMPORTANT: For more information about the diagnostic
system and trouble codes see "Tier 3 Service Overview" in

SERVICE.

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CONTROL CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

RT115 Tier 3 - CONTROLS 17

CONTROL CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

This gauge shows oil pressure.
Normal operating pressure is
15-50 psi (105-345 kPa).

Alarm will sound if engine oil
pressure is low.

If pressure is low:

• Check oil level.

• If pressure is still low, consult service information from engine

Horn

Press button to sound horn.

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

This gauge shows oil pressure.
Normal operating pressur e is
15-50 psi (105-345 kPa).

Alarm will sound if engine oil
pressure is low.

If pressure is low:

• Check oil level.

• If pressure is still low, consult service information from engine
manufacturer.

Horn

Press button to sound horn.

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Ignition Switch

This three-position switch starts or
stops engine.

• Insert key and turn all the way
clockwise to start engine.

• Release when engine starts.

• Key will return to on position.

• Turn counterclockwise to stop
engine.

If engine does not start on first attempt, check that all interlock
requirements have been met, return switch to stop position, and
try again.

Auxiliary Power Outlet

This outlet can be used to provide
power for other equipment.

Power output is 12 volts, 5 amps.

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Ignition Switch

This three-position switch starts or
stops engine.

• Insert key and turn all the way
clockwise to start engine.

• Release when engine starts.

• Key will return to on position.

• Turn counterclockwise to stop
engine.

If engine does not start on first attempt, check that all interlock
requirements have been met, return switch to stop position, and
try again.

Auxiliary Power Outlet

This outlet can be used to provide
power for other equipmen t.

Power output is 12 volts, 5 amps.

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CONTROL CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

RT115 Tier 3 - CONTROLS 19

CONTROL CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

Hydraulic Motor Control

This switch allows operator to
select high or low hydraulic motor
speed.

• Press left to select high

• Press right to select low

Shutdown Override Control

This control allows a tempoary
override of engine shutdown.

• Press to delay engine shut

• After 30 seconds, engine will

IMPORTANT: For more information about the diagnostic
system and trouble codes see "Tier 3 Service Overview" in

SERVICE.

Hydraulic Motor Control

This switch allows operator to
select high or low hydraulic motor
speed.

• Press left to select high
speed. High speed indicator
will light.

• Press right to select low
speed. Low speed indicator
will light.

Shutdown Override Control

This control allows a tempoary
override of engine shutdown.

• Press to delay engine shut
down for 30 seconds after
cycling ignition switch to OFF.

• After 30 seconds, engine will
again shut down unless fault
condition has been cleared on

diagnostic gauge.

IMPORTANT: For more information about the diagnostic
system and trouble codes see "Tier 3 Service Overview" in

SERVICE.

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Operator Presence Indica t or

This indicator lights when
operator is in seat. This indicator
is part of the start interlock
system.

Attachment Speed/Direction
Indicator

This indicator lights when
attachment speed/direction
control is in neutral. This indicator
is part of the start interlock
system.

IMPORTANT: All four start interlock indicators must be on to
start engine.

IMPORTANT: All four start interlock indicators must be on to
start engine.

Operator Presence Indicator

This indicator lights when
operator is in seat. This indicator
is part of the start interlock
system.

Attachment Speed/Direction
Indicator

This indicator lights when
attachment speed/direction
control is in neutral. This indicator
is part of the start interlock
system.

IMPORTANT: All four start interlock indicators must be on to
start engine.

IMPORTANT: All four start interlock indicators must be on to
start engine.

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CONTROL CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

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CONTROL CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

Ground Drive Indicator

Indicator lights when ground drive
control is in neutral.

Cruise Control Indicator

Indicator lights when cruise control
is operating.

Hydraulic Fluid Temperature
Indicator

This indicator lights and alarm
sounds if hydraulic fluid
overheats.

If temperature is high:

• Turn off engine and let cool.

• Check hydraulic fluid level.

• Check front of hydraulic fluid

Ground Drive Indicator

Indicator lights when ground drive
control is in neutral.

Cruise Control Indicator

Indicator lights when cruise control
is operating.

Hydraulic Fluid Temperature
Indicator

This indicator lights and alarm
sounds if hydraulic fluid
overheats.

If temperature is high:

• Turn off engine and let cool.

• Check hydraulic fluid level.

• Check front of hydraulic fluid
cooler for debris.

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Hydraulic Filter Restriction
Indicator

This indicator lights when
hydraulic filter is restricted.

Will also light in cold weather. Run
tractor at low engine rpm until
hyraulic fluid warms.

Indicator will turn off after
hydraulic fluid warms.

Change filter when indicator lights.

Low Speed Indicator

This indicator lights when
hydraulic motor is in low speed.

High Speed Indicator

This indicator lights when
hydraulic motor is in high speed.

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Hydraulic Filter Restriction
Indicator

This indicator lights when
hydraulic filter is restricted.

Will also light in cold weather. Run
tractor at low engine rpm until
hyraulic fluid warms.

Indicator will turn off after
hydraulic fluid warms.

Change filter when indicator lights.

Low Speed Indicator

This indicator lights when
hydraulic motor is in low speed.

High Speed Indicator

This indicator lights when
hydraulic motor is in high speed.

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CONTROL CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

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CONTROL CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

Operator Alert Indicator

This indicator alerts operator to
Tier 3 engine fault conditions.

• Light flashes when a "warning"

• Light is steady when "engine

Cold Start Wait Indicator

This indicator lights when intake
air pre-heater is operating.

If lamp is on, wait until lamp goes
out before starting engine.

IMPORTANT: For more information abou t th e dia gn o stic
system and trouble codes see "Tier 3 Service Overview" in

SERVICE.

IMPORTANT:

Operator Alert Indicator

This indicator alerts operator to
Tier 3 engine fault conditions.

• Light flashes when a "warning"
fault is present.

• Light is steady when "engine
shutdown" fault is present.

Cold Start Wait Indicator

This indicator lights when intake
air pre-heater is operating.

If lamp is on, wait until lamp goes
out before starting engine.

IMPORTANT: For more information about the diagnostic
system and trouble codes see "Tier 3 Service Overview" in

SERVICE.

IMPORTANT:

• If ignition key is turned to ST ART before wait lamp goes
out, the system is disabled and must be reset.

• Turn ignition key to OFF, then to RUN to reset.

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Engine Shutdown Indicator

This indicator lights when a critical
engine fault occurs. A fault code
will be stored in the diagnostic
gauge, and the engine will shut
down within 30 seconds.

Parking Brake Indicator

This indicator lights when parking
brake is engaged.

Tractor will not move when
parking brake is engaged.

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Engine Shutdown Indicator

This indicator lights when a critical
engine fault occurs. A fault code
will be stored in the diagnostic
gauge, and the engine will shut
down within 30 seconds.

Parking Brake Indicator

This indicator lights when parking
brake is engaged.

Tractor will not move when
parking brake is engaged.

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DRIVE POSITION OVERVIEW

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DRIVE POSITION OVERVIEW

DRIVE POSITION OVERVIEW

1. Parking brake

2. Gearbox control

3. Attachment speed/

4. Steering wheel column tilt

DRIVE POSITION OVERVIEW

1. Parking brake

2. Gearbox control

3. Attachment speed/
direction control

4. Steering wheel column tilt
control

5. Tilt indicator

6. Service brake

7. Ground drive hand control

8. Ground drive foot control

9. Backfill blade control

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DRIVE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

Parking Brake (orange)

This lever controls parking brake.

• Push to disengage.

• Pull to engage.

Gearbox Control (yellow)

This lever allows operator to
select high or low gearbox setting.

• Move forward to 1 to select
low.

• Move back to 2 to select high.

IMPORTANT: Stop tractor before changing gearbox settings.

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DRIVE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

Parking Brake (orange)

This lever controls parking brake.

• Push to disengage.

• Pull to engage.

Gearbox Control (yellow)

This lever allows operator to
select high or low gearbox setting.

• Move forward to 1 to select
low.

• Move back to 2 to select high.

IMPORTANT: Stop tractor before changing gearbox settings.

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DRIVE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

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DRIVE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

Attachment Speed/Direction
Control (yellow)

This lever controls rear
attachment speed and directio n.

• Push to rotate forward or to

• Pull to rotate backward.

• To go faster in either direction,

• To stop, move control to neutral position.

Steering Wheel Column Tilt
Control

This lever controls the tilt of steering
wheel column.

• Pull to adjust steering wheel

• Release to secure steering

IMPORTANT: Tilt steering wheel column up before pivoting
operator’s seat.

Attachment Speed/Direction
Control (yellow)

This lever controls rear
attachment speed and direction.

• Push to rotate forward or to
start plow vibrator box.

• Pull to rotate backward.

• To go faster in either direction,
move control farther from
neutral position.

• To stop, move control to neutral position.

Steering Wheel Column Tilt
Control

This lever controls the tilt of steering
wheel column.

• Pull to adjust steering wheel
column tilt.

• Release to secure steering
wheel column tilt.

IMPORTANT: Tilt steering wheel column up before pivoting
operator’s seat.

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Tilt Indicator

Indicates tilt away from level.

Service Brake

This pedal stops tractor.

• Press to stop tractor.

• Release to move tractor.

Tilt Indicator

Indicates tilt away from level.

Service Brake

This pedal stops tractor.

• Press to stop tractor.

• Release to move tractor.

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DRIVE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

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DRIVE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

Ground Drive Hand Control
(black)

This lever controls unit speed and
direction.

• Pull up on collar to unlock.

• Push forward to go forward.

• Pull back to go backward.

• To go faster in either direction,

• To stop, return to neutral.

Ground Drive Hand Control
(black)

This lever controls unit speed and
direction.

• Pull up on collar to unlock.

• Push forward to go forward.

• Pull back to go backward.

• To go faster in either direction,
move farther from neutral.

• To stop, return to neutral.

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Ground Drive Foot Control

This pedal controls forward or
backward tractor movement.

• Press top to increase forward
speed.

• Press bottom increase
reverse speed.

• Release to reduce speed in
either direction.

Backfill Blade Control

This lever raises, lowers, tilts and
angles backfill blade.

• Move forward to lower blade.

• Move forward to end to float.

• Move backward to raise
blade.

• Move right to tilt right side of
blade down.

• Move left to tilt left side of blade down.

• Twist left to angle blade left.

• Twist right to angle blade right.

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Ground Drive Foot Control

This pedal controls forward or
backward tractor movement.

• Press top to increase forward
speed.

• Press bottom increase
reverse speed.

• Release to reduce speed in
either direction.

Backfill Blade Control

This lever raises, lowers, tilts and
angles backfill blade.

• Move forward to lower blade.

• Move forward to end to float.

• Move backward to raise
blade.

• Move right to tilt right side of
blade down.

• Move left to tilt left side of blade down.

• Twist left to angle blade left.

• Twist right to angle blade right.