Ditch Witch 100SX User Manual

100sx - SERVICE 1

SERIAL NUMBER

SERVICE

SERIAL NUMBER

Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provide d.

Date of Manufacture:
Date of Purchase:
Plow Serial Number
Engine Serial Number:

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SUPPORT PROCEDURE

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, contact yo ur
Ditch Witch dealer.

100sx - FOREWORD 3

FOREWORD

This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provid es
safety information and operation instructions to help you use and
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 ar e su bjec t 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.

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Operator's Manual

100sx

Issue No.4.1/OP-2/07
Part Number 054-406

Copyright 1998, 1999, 2007

by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.,

Perry, Oklahoma

, Ditch Witch, CMW, AutoCrowd,
Modularmatic, Jet Trac, Roto Witch, Subsite, Fluid Miser, Perma­Soil, Power Pipe, Super Witch, Super Witch II, Pierce Airrow, The
Underground, and The Underground Authority Worldwide are
registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

100sx - CONTENTS 5

CONTENTS

SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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

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

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

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

CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Underground Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Emergency Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Jobsite Classifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Safety Alert Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Inspect Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Attach and Remove Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Unload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Hydraulic Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Engine Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Tires and Lugnuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Air Filter Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Belt Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

100sx - OVERVIEW 7

OVERVIEW

The 100SX is a self-propelled, walk-along vibratory plow. The
100SX is powered by a 10 hp (8.2 kw) Honda engine and is
designed to operate in a variety of soil conditions with either a pull
or feed blade.

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1. Control panel/operator position

2. Engine

3. Weight assembly

4. Blade mount bracket

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100sx - CONTROLS 9

OVERVIEW

CONTROLS

OVERVIEW

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1. Choke

2. Fuel shutoff valve

3. Plow control

4. Speed/direction control

5. Throttle lever

6. Key switch

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CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS

CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS

Choke

This control assists in starting cold
engine.

• Push lever forward before

starting.

• Pull lever back after engine is

running.

Fuel Shutoff Valve

Controls fuel flow to engine.

• Open to run machine.

• Close when machine is not

running.

Plow Control

This lever engages and disengages
plow vibrator drive.

• Push forward to engage plow

vibrator.

• Pull backward to disengage

plow vibrator.

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CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS

Speed/Direction Control

This lever controls the speed and
direction of the ground drive.

• To travel forward, move lever to
forward position.

• To travel in reverse, move lever
to reverse position. Control
automatically returns to neutral
position if released in reverse
position.

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

• Move control to neutral position to stop movement.

Throttle Lever

This lever controls engine and
vibrator speed when plow is
engaged.

• Move lever forward to increase
speed.

• Move lever backward to
decrease speed.

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CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS

Key Switch

This switch enables engine start.

• Ensure plow control is
disengaged.

• Move speed/direction control to
neutral position.

• Insert key and turn to on position
to enable rope start.

• Turn key to off position to stop engine.

100sx - SAFETY 13

CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS

SAFETY

Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment:

• Complete proper training and read operator’s manual before
using equipment.

• Contact One-Call (811) and any utility companies. Have all
underground lines and cables located and marked before
operating equipment. If you damage a utility, contact utility
company.

• Classify jobsite based on its hazards and use correct
equipment, safety equipment, and work methods for jobsite.

• Mark jobsite clearly and keep spectators away.

• Wear personal protective equipment.

• Review jobsite hazards, safety and emergency procedures,
and individual responsibilities with all personnel before work
begins. Safety videos are available from your Ditch Witch
dealer.

• Replace missing or damaged safety shields and safety signs.

• Use equipment carefully. Stop operation and investigate
anything that does not look or feel right.

• Do not operate unit where flammable gas is present.

• Contact your Ditch Witch dealer if you have any question
about operation, maintenance, or equipment use.

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UNDERGROUND HAZARDS

UNDERGROUND HAZARDS

Striking underground hazards can cause explosion, electrocution,
fire, and exposure to hazardous materials.

Hazards include:

• Electric cables

• Natural gas lines

• Fiber optic lines

• Water lines

• Sewer lines

• Pipes carrying other chemicals, liquids, or gase s

• Storage tanks

100sx - SAFETY 15

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

If an Electric Line is Damaged

1. DO NOT MOVE. Stay where you are and do not touch any
equipment.

2. Warn others that an electric line has been hit and that they
should stay away.

3. Have someone contact electric company.

4. Do not return to area until given permission by electric
company.

If a Gas Line is Damaged

1. Immediately shut off engine and remove any ignition sources.

2. LEAVE AREA as quickly as possible.

3. Warn others that a gas line h as been hit an d that they should
leave the area.

4. Contact emergency personnel.

5. Contact gas company.

6. Do not return to area until given permission by gas company.

If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged

Do not look into cut ends of fiber optic or unidentified cable.
Vision damage can occur.