Ditch Witch RT115 User Manual

RT115 Tier 3 - SUPPORT 1

SERIAL NUMBER RECORD

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:

RT115 Tier 3- SUPPORT

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 your Ditch Witch dealer.

RT115 Tier 3 - FOREWORD 3

FOREWORD

This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation instructions to help yo u us e 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, 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.

RT115 Tier 3- FOREWORD

Issue Number 1.1/OP-6/08

Part Number 053-1214

by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.,

RT115 Tier 3

Operator's Manual

Perry, Oklahoma

, Ditch Witch, CMW, AutoCrowd, Jet Trac, Roto Witch, Subsite, Fluid Miser, Power Pipe, Super Witch, Pierce Airrow, The Unde rground, Th e Undergrou nd Authority Worldwide, and Zahn are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

RT115 Tier 3 - CONTENTS 5

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

RT115 Tier 3- CONTENTS

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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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

RT115 Tier 3- CONTENTS

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

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

RT115 Tier 3- CONTENTS

RT115 Tier 3 - OVERVIEW 11

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

RT115 Tier 3- OVERVIEW

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 Tier 3 tract or combin e 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 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 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.

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CONTROL CONSOLE OVERVIEW

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 control

11. Reel carrier control**

12. Shutdown override control *See DRILLING ATTACHMENT

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

description of this control.

RT115 Tier 3- CONTROLS

CONTROL CONSOLE OVERVIEW

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 indicator

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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.

RT115 Tier 3- CONTROLS

CONTROL CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

Tachometer/Hourmeter/ Diagnostic Gauge

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

To view information, press the selection switch.

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

SERVICE.

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.

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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 manufacturer.

Horn

Press button to sound horn.

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RT115 Tier 3- CONTROLS

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.

CONTROL CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

• Key will return to on position.

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• 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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CONTROL CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

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.

RT115 Tier 3- CONTROLS

CONTROL CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

Operator Presence Indicator

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

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

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.

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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 cooler for debris.

RT115 Tier 3- CONTROLS

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.

CONTROL CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

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High Speed Indicator

This indicator lights when hydraulic motor is in high speed.

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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" fault is present.

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

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

SERVICE.

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:

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

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

RT115 Tier 3- CONTROLS

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.

CONTROL CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

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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

RT115 Tier 3- CONTROLS

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.

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IMPORTANT: Stop tractor before changing gearbox settings.

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DRIVE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

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.

RT115 Tier 3- CONTROLS

Tilt Indicator

Indicates tilt away from level.

Service Brake

This pedal stops tractor.

• Press to stop tractor.

• Release to move tractor.

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, move farther from neutral.

• To stop, return to neutral.

RT115 Tier 3- CONTROLS

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.

DRIVE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

• Move forward to end to float.

• Move backward to raise blade.

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• 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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