Landoll D4P User Manual

Model D4P

Power Ditcher

Operator’ s Manual

LANDOLL CORPORATION

1900 North Street

Marysville, Kansas 66508

[phone]

800-428-5655 ~ WWW.LANDOLL.COM

F-348-0411 04/2011

1 Introduction

Understanding Safety Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

2 Standard Specifications
3 Assembly Instructions

Assembly - Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

After Assembly - Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

General Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Assembly Instuctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Table of Contents

4 Operation and Maintenance

Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Power Ditcher Operation and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Attaching to the Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Shear Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

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Chapter 1

Introduction

The Landoll Model D4P Power Ditcher is a quality product designed to give years of trouble free performance. By
following each section of this manual, your system will perform as designed for you and your operation

CHAPTER 1 gives basic instructions on the use of this manual.
CHAPTER 2 gives product specifications. These specifications supply lengths and measures for your

equipment. A S tandard Bolt Torque Table is provided to give guidelines for bolt to rques to
be used when servicing this product.

CHAPTER 3 contains assembly instructions for your Model D4P Power Ditcher. When these

procedures are correctly followed, your equipment should provide you years of
trouble-free operation and service.

CHAPTER 4 instructs how to operate your equipment before using it, and describes adjustments

needed. It also gives practical advice for the care and maintenance of your Landoll
equipment. Drawings in this section locate adjustment points on the equipment.

NOTE: IF THE EQUIPMENT IS IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR MAINTAINED, THE
WARRANTY IS VOID. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT:

LANDOLL CORPORATION

1900 NORTH STREET

MARYSVILLE, KANSAS 66508

or phone:

[phone] or

[phone]

or FAX:

[phone]

CHAPTER 5 is a troubleshooting guide to aid in diagnosing and solving problems with the equipment.
PARTS LIST is a separate manual showing the various assemblies, subassemblies, and systems.

Refer to that manual when ordering Landoll replacement parts. Order parts from your
Landoll dealer.

WARRANTY The Warranty Registration form is included with the product documents. Fill it out and

mail it within 15 days of purchase.

NOTE: IMPROPER ASSEMBLY, MODIFICATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR
LANDOLL MACHINE CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

COMMENTS Address comments or questions regarding this publication to:

LANDOLL CORPORATION

1900 NORTH STREET

MARYSVILLE, KANSAS 66508

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INTRODUCTION



DANGER



WARNING



CAUTION

NOTE

NOTE

Understanding Safety Statements

You will find various types of safety information on the
following pages and on the machine signs (decals)
attached to the vehicle. This section explains their
meaning.

The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Danger means a life-threatenin g sit ua ti on ex is ts.
Death can occur if safety measures or
instructions on this label are not properly
followed.

Warning means serious injury or death can occur
if safety measures or instructions on this label
are not properly followed.

Caution means serious equipment or other
property damage can occur if instruction s on this
label are not properly followed.

Means that failure to follow these instructions could
cause damage to the equipment or cause it to operate
improperly.

Make sure you read and understand the informatio n
contained in this manual and on the machine signs
(decals) before you attempt to operate or maintain this
vehicle.

The safety statements contai ned in this manual relate to
the operation of the Model D4P Power Ditcher.

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Chapter 2

Standard Specifications

The heavy duty 35-R Universal Drive Shaft is connected
to the #80 precision roller chain drive which is inside the
steel tubing case. All four (4) bearings in the chain drive
housing are the same size (1-15/16” diameter) and have
tri-ply seals. Both the drive line and the cutter head are
mounted on alloy steel shafts.

Model D4P Specifications

Horsepower Recommendation
“A” Frame

Cutter Head

Chain Drive
Shear Bolt

Universal Drive Shaft

Chain Drive

The bearings and the shafts within the drive housings are
lubricated by a continuous oil bath while the ditcher is
operating.

An anti-wrap ring protects the bearing behind the cutter
head. Both sprockets are heat treated for long life. The
cutter head blades are made of high carbon steel with
hard surfaced cutting edges.

The D4P Power Ditcher is designed for use on tractors
with 35 to 65 PTO horsepower and 540 RPM PTO.

For use on tractors with 540 RPM PTO from 35 to 65 PTO
horsepower.

Category I and II 3-point hitch. Category II quick coupler.
Adjustable 16” to 18” Features four (4) replaceable

high-carbon steel blades. Rotates at 540 RPM.
Heavy duty, endless #80H roller chain. Shafts 1-15/16” dia.

high carbon steel. Case hardened sprockets with 15 teeth
top and bottom.

Two - 5/16” d ia. grade 8
1-3/8”- 6B Spline. Quick coupler connects to 540 RPM

tractor PTO shaft. Shaft is telescoping and fully shielded.
3” x 8” x 1/4” tubing welded into rigid, one-piece, all-welded

main frame

Because of our continuing effort to improve our products,
we reserve the right to change design and specifications
without notice.

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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

LANDOLL CORPORATION

GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (REV. 4/97)

THIS CHART PROVIDES TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR GENERAL PURPOSE APPLICATIONS WHEN SPECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT SPECIFIED ON PROCESS
OR DRAWING.
ASSEMBLY TORQUES APPLY TO PLATED NUTS AND CAPSCREWS ASSEMBLED WITHOUT SUPPLEMENTAL LUBRICATIO N (AS RECEIVED CONDITION).
THEY DO NOT APPLY IF SPECIAL GRAPHITE MOLY-DISULFIDE OR OTHER EXTREME PRESSURE LUBRICANTS ARE USED.
WHEN FASTENERS ARE DRY (SOLVENT CLEANED), ADD 33% TO AS RECEIVED CONDITION TORQUE.
BOLT HEAD IDENTIFICATION MARKS INDICATE GRADE AND MAY VARY FROM MANUFACTURER TO MANUFACTURER.
THICK NUTS MUST BE USED ON GRADE 8 CAPSCREWS.
USE VALUE IN [ ] IF USING PREVAILING TORQUE NUTS.

TORQUE IS SPECIFIED IN FOOT POUNDS

UNC

Size

SAE Grade2SAE Grade5SAE Grade

8

UNF
Size

SAE Grade 2SAE Grade5SAE Grade

8

1/4-20 4 [5] 6 [7] 9 [11] 1/4-28 5 [6] 7 [9] 10 [12]
5/16-18 8 [10] 13 [16] 18 [22] 5/16-24 9 [11] 14 [17] 20 [25]
3/8-16 15 [19] 23 [29] 35 [43] 3/8-24 17 [21] 25 [31] 35 [44]
7/16-14 24 [30] 35 [43] 55 [62] 7/16-20 27 [34] 40 [50] 60 [75]
1/2-13 35 [43] 55 [62] 80 [100] 1/2-20 40 [50] 65 [81] 90 [112]
9/16-12 55 [62] 80 [100] 110 [137] 9/16-18 60 [75] 90 [112] 130 [162]
5/8-11 75 [94] 110 [137] 170 [212] 5/8-18 85 [106] 130 [162] 180 [225]
3/4-10 130 [162] 200 [250] 280 [350] 3/4-16 150 [188] 220 [275] 320 [400]
7/8-9 125 [156] 320 [400] 460 [575] 7/8-14 140 [175] 360 [450] 500 [625]
1-8 190 [237] 408 [506] 680 [850] 1-14 210 [263] 540 [675] 760 [950]
1-1/8-7 270 [337] 600 [750] 960 [1200] 1-1/8-12 300 [375] 660 [825] 1080 [1350]
1-1/4-7 380 [475] 840 [1050] 1426 [1782] 1-1/4-12 420 [525] 920 [1150] 1500 [1875]
1-3/8-6 490 [612] 110 [1375] 1780 [2225] 1-3/8-12 560 [700] 1260 [1575] 2010 [2512]
1-1/2-6 650 [812] 1460 [1825] 2360 [2950] 1-1/2-12 730 [912] 1640 [2050] 2660 [3325]
1-3/4-5 736 [920] 1651 [2063] 2678 [3347] 1-3/4-12 920 [1150] 2063 [2579] 3347 [4183]

METRIC

COARSE THREAD METRIC CLASS 10.9 FASTENERS AND CLASS 10.0 NUTS AND THROUGH HARDENED FLAT WASHERS, PHOSPHATE COATED, ROCKWELL
“C” 38-45.
USE VALUE IN [ ] IF USING PREVAILING TORQUE NUTS.

Nominal

Thread

Diameter

mm

Standard Torque Nominal

Newton-

Meters

Foot-

Pounds

Thread

Diameter

mm

Standard Torque

Newton-

Meters

Foot-

Pounds

6 10 [14] 7 [10] 20 385 [450] 290 [335]
7 16 [22] 12 [16] 24 670 [775] 500 [625]
8 23 [32] 17 [24] 27 980 [1105] 730 [825]
10 46 [60] 34 [47] 30 1330 [1470] 990 [1090]
12 80 [101] 60 [75] 33 1790 [1950] 1340 [1450]
14 125 [155] 90 [115] 36 2325 [2515] 1730 [1870]
16 200 [240] 150 [180] 39 3010 [3210] 2240 [2380]
18 275 [330] 205 [245]

Table 2-1: General Torque Specifications

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