Landoll D5P Series User manual

MODEL D5P/D10P SERIES
POWER DITCHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
1900 NORTH STREET
MARYSVILLE, KANSAS 66508
[phone]
F-351-0301 03/01

MODEL D5P/D10P SERIES
POWER DITCHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PURCHASED FROM: DATE / /
ADDRESS:
PHONE NO.: SERIAL NO.:
i

ii

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. IT IS USED TO ALERT YOU
TO POTENTIAL INJURY HAZARDS. OBEY ALL SAFETY MESSAGES
THAT FOLLOW THIS SYMBOL TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR
DEATH.
DANGER DANGER INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUA-
TION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING WARNING INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUA-
TION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION CAUTION INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUA-
TION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, MAY RESULT IN MINOR OR
MODERATE INJURY.
CAUTION CAUTION USED WITHOUT THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL INDI-
CATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF
NOT AVOIDED, MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE.
iii

1INTRODUCTION
The Landoll D5P/D10P Series 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.
SECTION 1 gives basic instructions on the use of this manual.
SECTION 2 gives product specifications. These specifications supply lengths and measures for your
equipment. A Standard Bolt Torque Table is provided to give guidelines for bolt torques
to be used when servicing this product.
SECTION 3 contains assembly instructions for your D5P/D10P Series Power Ditcher. When these
procedures are correctly followed, your equipment should provide you years of trouble-
free operation and service.
SECTION 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]
SECTION 5 is a troubleshooting guide to aid in diagnosing and solving problems with the equip-
ment.
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. The Warranty is printed inside the front cover.
NOTE: IMPROPER ASSEMBLY, MODIFICATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR
LANDOLL EQUIPMENT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
COMMENTS Address comments or questions regarding this publication to:
LANDOLL CORPORATION
1900 NORTH STREET
MARYSVILLE, KANSAS 66508
ATTENTION: PUBLICATIONS -DEPT. 55
1-1

2STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
The D5P/D10P Series Power Ditchers are connected to the tractor PTO shaft by means of a shielded
double u-joint. The 2-3/16” diameter alloy steel in-put and out-put shafts are connected by a #80-2 double
roller chain drive. The drive system rotates on four (4) tri-ply seal ball bearings in a continuous oil bath.
The D5P18A has a 22 tooth in-put sprocket and a 16 tooth out-put sprocket. The D10P18A has a 16
tooth in-put sprocket and a 22 tooth out-put sprocket. This combination gives a cutter head speed of 740
RPM on both models. (D5P18 @ 540 RPM PTO and D10P18 @ 1000 RPM PTO.)
The entire drive system is inside a 6”x10” steel case, easily accessible by two removable end plates.
The cutter head has four (4) heat treated high carbon steel blades with a cutting diameter adjustable
from 18” to 20”.
The D5P18A Power Ditcher is designed for use on tractors with 50 to 110 PTO horsepower and 540
RPM PTO. The D10P18A Power Ditcher is designed for use on tractors with 80 to 150 PTO horsepower
and 1000 RPM PTO.
2-1
Model D5P18A Model D10P18A
HORSEPOWER
RECOMMENDATION For use on tractors with 540 RPM PTO from 50 to 110 horsepower For use on tractors with 1000 RPM PTO from 80 to 150 horsepower*
A FRAME Category II and III 3-point
hitch or quick coupler
CUTTER
HEAD Adjustable 18 to 20 Features four (4) replaceable high-carbon steel blades.
Rotates at 740 RPM
CHAIN
DRIVE Heavy-duty, endless #80 double roller chain. Shafts
2-3/16 dia. high-carbon
Case hardened top sprockets have 22
teeth and bottom sprockets have 16 teeth Case hardened top sprockets have 16 teeth top and bottom sprockets have 22
teeth
SHEAR BOLT Two - 3/8 dia. grade 8
UNIVERSAL
DRIVE SHAFT 1-3/8 - 6B Spline. Quick coupler connects to 540 RPM tractor PTO shaft. Shaft is
telescoping and fully shielded
1-3/8 -21 Spline (D10PH18A - 1-3/4.
Quick coupler connects to 1000 RPM
tractor PTO shaft. Shaft is telescoping and
fully shielded
CHAIN
DRIVE 6 x 10 x 1/4 tubing welded into rigid, one-piece, all-welded main frame
*D10P can be used with 540 PTO tractors by reversing sprockets and replacing the tractor end PTO
yoke.
Because of our continuing effort to improve our products, we reserve the right to change design and
specifications without notice.

NOTES:
2-2

2-3
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 LUBRICATION (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 Grade
2
SAE Grade
5
SAE Grade
8
UNF
Size
SAE Grade
2
SAE Grade
5
SAE 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]
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
Thread
Diameter
mm
Standard Torque
Newton-
Meters
Foot-
Pounds
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

2-4
LANDOLL CORPORATION
HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
37oJIC, ORS, & ORB (REV. 10/97)
THIS CHART PROVIDES TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR HYDRAULIC FITTING APPLICATIONS WHEN SPECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT SPECIFIED
ON PROCESS OR DRAWING.
ASSEMBLY TORQUES APPLY TO PLATED CARBON STEEL AND STAINLESS STEEL FITTINGS ASSEMBLED WITHOUT SUPPLEMENTAL
LUBRICATION (AS RECEIVED CONDITION). THEY DO NOT APPLY IF SPECIAL GRAPHITE MOLY-DISULFIDE OR OTHER EXTREME PRESSURE
LUBRICANTS ARE USED.
BRASS FITTINGS AND ADAPTERS - 65% OF THE TORQUE VALUE FOR STEEL. STAINLESS STEEL, ALUMINUM AND MONEL - THREADS ARE
TO BE LUBRICATED
.
TORQUE IS SPECIFIED IN FOOT POUNDS
PARKER BRAND FITTINGS
Dash
Size
37 Degree
JIC
O-Ring
(ORS)
O-Ring Boss
(ORB)
-4 11-13 15-17 13-15
-5 14-16 — 21-23
-6 20-22 34-36 25-29
-8 43-47 58-62 40-44
-10 55-65 100-110 57.5-62.5
-12 80-90 134-146 75-85
-16 115-125 202-218 109-121
-20 160-180 248-272 213-237
-24 185-215 303-327 238-262
-32 250-290 — 310-340
LANDOLL CORPORATION
HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
37oJIC, ORS & ORB (REV. 10/97)
THIS CHART PROVIDES TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR HYDRAULIC FITTING APPLICATIONS WHEN SPECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT SPECIFIED
ON PROCESS OR DRAWING.
ASSEMBLY TORQUES APPLY TO PLATED CARBON STEEL AND STAINLESS STEEL FITTINGS ASSEMBLED WITHOUT SUPPLEMENTAL
LUBRICATION (AS RECEIVED CONDITION). THEY DO NOT APPLY IF SPECIAL GRAPHITE MOLY-DISULFIDE OR OTHER EXTREME PRESSURE
LUBRICANTS ARE USED.
BRASS FITTINGS AND ADAPTERS - 65% OF THE TORQUE VALUE FOR STEEL.
TORQUE IS SPECIFIED IN FOOT POUNDS.
AEROQUIP BRAND FITTINGS
Dash
Size
37 Degree
JIC
O-Ring
(ORS)
O-Ring Boss
(ORB)
-4 11-12 10-12 14-16
-5 15-16 — 18-20
-6 18-20 18-20 24-26
-8 38-42 32-35 50-60
-10 57-62 46-50 72-80
-12 79-87 65-70 125-135
-14 — — 160-180
-16 108-113 92-100 200-220
-20 127-133 125-140 210-280
-24 158-167 150-165 270-360
-32 245-258 — —
Table 2-2 Hydraulic Fitting Torque Specifications

3ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
3-1 ASSEMBLY - SAFETY
CAUTION
1. THE PERSON OR PERSONS WHO
ASSEMBLE THIS MACHINE MUST
HAVE THE ABILITY TO READ, UNDER-
STAND AND FOLLOW THE STEP BY
STEP ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTION OUTLINED
HEREIN.
2. ASSEMBLY AREA SHOULD BE
LEVEL, CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRIS
TO PREVENT ASSEMBLY PERSON-
NEL FROM TRIPPING OR FALLING.
3. INSPECT ALL PARTS FOR SHARP
EDGES, GREASE, OIL OR DIRT WHICH
MIGHT CAUSE INJURY DURING AS-
SEMBLY.
WARNING
1. WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE) SUCH AS, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, PROTECTION FOR EYES,
LUNGS, EARS, HEAD, HANDS AND
FEET WHEN OPERATING, SERVICING
OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT.
2. USE LIFT CRANE, JACK, TACKLE
OR FORK LIFT TRUCK TO LIFT HEAVY
PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES.
3. KEEP CLEAR OF PARTS WHICH
MAY MOVE OR DROP WHEN REMOV-
ING SHIPPING STRAPS OR BRACK-
ETS.
4. IF MACHINE REQUIRES BLOCKING
UP, USE BLOCKING MATERIAL OF
ADEQUATE STRENGTH AND IN GOOD
CONDITION. BLOCKS MUST BE ON A
SMOOTH DRY SURFACE.
5. NEVER PLACE ANY PART OF YOUR
BODY UNDER BLOCKED-UP ASSEM-
BLIES.
6. IF WELDING OR FLAME-CUTTING IS
REQUIRED, BE SURE NO FLAMMABLE
MATERIALS ARE IN THE AREA. ALSO,
CLEAR BYSTANDERS FROM AREA.
3-1

3-2 AFTER ASSEMBLY - SAFETY
WARNING
1. BE SURE ALL NUTS, BOLTS,
OTHER FASTENERS AND HYDRAULIC
FITTINGS ARE PROPERLY TIGHT-
ENED. REFER TO THE BOLT TORQUE
CHART.
2. BE SURE ALL SAFETY GUARDS
AND SAFETY LOCKING DEVICES ARE
IN PLACE AND FUNCTION PROPERLY.
CAUTION
BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE,
BE SURE TO READ THE SAFETY AND
OPERATION SECTIONS OF THE OP-
ERATOR’S MANUAL.
CAUTION
BEFORE DELIVERING THE MACHINE,
REVIEW MACHINE MAINTENANCE,
OPERATION AND SAFETY WITH THE
CUSTOMER.
3-3 GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
3-3.1 The terms “right” and “left”, “front” and
“rear”, refer to the machine as viewed by fac-
ing in the direction of forward travel.
3-3.2 Open all bundles. Do not mix parts of one
bundle with those of another. Place all bun-
dles where they will be easy to access.
3-3.3 Neatly arrange parts and tools within easy
reach of work area.
3-3.4 Use the correct grade of bolt in the proper
locations as indicated. Refer to the bolt
torque chart for descriptive markings on bolt
heads.
3-3.5 After completing each assembly step, re-
view next step in procedure before proceed-
ing with that step.
3-4 ASSEMBLY INSTUCTIONS
3-4.1 The D5P18 and D10P18 Series Power
Ditcher is completely assembled at the fac-
tory, except for the universal drive shaft
which is wired to the “A” frame.
3-4.2 Thoroughly clean the end of the drive shaft
and attach it to the input shaft of the ditcher
with a 7/16" x 1" hex bolt, lock washer and
special flat washer and with two 3/8" x 2-1/2"
grade 8 shear bolts and lock nuts.
3-4.3 The power ditcher is now fully assembled
and ready for attachment to the tractor.
3-2

3-5 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1 Parking Stands
2 Shear Flange Safety Shield
3 Shielded Drive Shaft
4 All Welded Main Frame
and Chain Case
5 Adjustable Hardened High
Carbon Steel Blades
6 Cat. II or III Standard or Quick
Coupler Hitch
7 Removable End Plates for
Ease of Service
8 Adjustable Skid for Depth Control
9 Safety Collars on Input and
Output Shafts
10 Chain Adjustment
3-3
Figure 3-1 D5P Power Ditcher
Figure 3-2 D10P Power Ditcher

NOTES:
3-4

4OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
The Landoll Power Ditcher is a ditching
machine for controlling field water drainage by
improving water run-off conditions. The Power
Ditcher can make shallow trenches for irrigation
and be used to build fire lanes.
This manual provides suggested operating
techniques to help you obtain efficient and depend-
able service from your new machine. This manual
also contains general information, specifications,
safety information, maintenance and service re-
quirements for your machine. Read this manual
carefully.
Keep this manual handy for future reference. If
you have any questions, contact your Landoll
equipment dealer. Your dealer is the best qualified
to help you. He has qualified service technicians
and genuine Landoll replacement parts to keep
your machine in top operating condition. This man-
ual should remain with the machine when sold.
This manual was prepared from the latest
product information available at publication time.
The Company reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
CAUTION
1. REMOVE TRACTOR START KEY
WHEN TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
WILL BE UNATTENDED.
2. NEVER LEAVE UNATTENDED
EQUIPMENT IN THE UNLOCKED
RAISED POSITION. LOWER THE UNIT
TO THE GROUND OR USE TRANS-
PORT LOCKS.
3. DO NOT LEAVE TRACTOR OR IM-
PLEMENT UNATTENDED WITH TRAC-
TOR ENGINE RUNNING.
CAUTION
1. AVOID INJURY OR FATAL ACCI-
DENTS. READ THESE SAFETY PRE-
CAUTIONS COMPLETELY AND CARE-
FULLY! UTILIZE THESE INSTRUC-
TIONS WHEN OPERATING YOUR MA-
CHINE.
2. THE OPERATOR SHOULD BE A RE-
SPONSIBLE ADULT FAMILIAR WITH
FARM MACHINERY AND TRAINED IN
THIS MACHINE’S OPERATIONS. DO
NOT ALLOW PERSONS TO OPERATE
THIS MACHINE UNTIL THEY HAVE
READ THIS MANUAL AND HAVE DE-
VELOPED A THOROUGH UNDER-
STANDING OF THE SAFETY PRECAU-
TIONS AND OF HOW THE MACHINE
WORKS.
3. TO PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH,
USE A TRACTOR EQUIPPED WITH A
ROLL-OVER PROTECTION STRUC-
TURE (ROPS) AND SEAT BELT. DO
NOT PAINT OVER, REMOVE OR DE-
FACE ANY SAFETY DECALS ON YOUR
EQUIPMENT. OBSERVE ALL SAFETY
DECALS AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUC-
TIONS ON THEM.
4. REMEMBER! YOUR BEST INSUR-
ANCE IS A CAREFUL AND RESPONSI-
BLE OPERATOR. IF THERE IS ANY
PORTION OF THIS MANUAL OR OF
THE MACHINE’S OPERATION YOU DO
NOT UNDERSTAND, CONTACT YOUR
LOCAL AUTHORIZED LANDOLL
DEALER, OR LANDOLL CORPORA-
TION.
DANGER
NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO RIDE ON
THIS EQUIPMENT.
4-1

WARNING
1. DO NOT CLEAN, ADJUST OR SERV-
ICE WHEN THE MACHINE IS IN MO-
TION.
2. ALL HYDRAULICALLY OR ME-
CHANICALLY ELEVATED COMPO-
NENTS MUST BE BLOCKED TO PRE-
VENT ACCIDENTAL LOWERING OR
MUST BE LOWERED TO THE GROUND
WHEN ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS
ARE MADE.
3. PROPERLY TIGHTEN ALL MOUNT-
ING HARDWARE. SEE BOLT TORQUE
CHART.
4. PERIODICALLY INSPECT ALL MOV-
ING PARTS FOR WEAR AND REPLACE
WITH ONLY AUTHORIZED SERVICE
PARTS IF ANY EXCESSIVE WEAR IS
PRESENT. IF SAFETY DECALS ARE
MISSING, ILLEGIBLE, OR DAMAGED,
THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED.
DANGER
CLEAR THE AREA OF BYSTANDERS
BEFORE STARTING OPERATION.
CAUTION
1. AVOID SHARP TURNS USING
BRAKES. DRIVE SLOWLY OVER
ROUGH GROUND, SIDE HILLS AND
AROUND CURVES TO AVOID TIPPING.
2. ALWAYS SHUT OFF TRACTOR,
SHIFT TO “PARK” POSITION (OR
SHIFT TO NEUTRAL), SET BRAKES
AND CYCLE HYDRAULIC LEVERS BE-
FORE DISMOUNTING TRACTOR OR
WORKING AROUND THE MACHINE.
CAUTION
1. WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE) SUCH AS, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, PROTECTION FOR EYES,
LUNGS, EARS, HEAD, HANDS AND
FEET WHEN OPERATING, SERVICING
OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT. DO NOT
WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING OR JEW-
ELRY AS IT MAY ENTANGLE OR
CATCH ON MOVING PARTS.
2. NEVER USE YOUR HANDS TO LO-
CATE A HYDRAULIC LEAK. USE A
PIECE OF WOOD OR CARDBOARD.
HYDRAULIC FLUID ESCAPING UNDER
PRESSURE CAN PENETRATE THE
SKIN CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY.
3. OPENINGS IN THE SKIN AND MINOR
CUTS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO INFEC-
TION FROM HYDRAULIC FLUID. IF IN-
JURED BY ESCAPING FLUID, SEE A
DOCTOR AT ONCE. WITHOUT IMMEDI-
ATE MEDICAL TREATMENT, SERIOUS
INFECTION CAN OCCUR.
3. COMPLY WITH YOUR STATE AND
LOCAL LAWS GOVERNING HIGHWAY
SAFETY, LIGHTING & MARKING, AND
THE MOVEMENT OF FARM MACHIN-
ERY ON PUBLIC ROADS.
4. ALWAYS DRIVE AT A REASONABLE
SPEED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF
THE EQUIPMENT. DO NOT TOW AT
SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 20 MPH.
5. BE A SAFE AND COURTEOUS OP-
ERATOR.
CAUTION
KEEP SAFETY DECALS FREE OF DIRT
AND GRIME.
4-2

4-1 SAFETY DECALS
4-1.1 The following decals are installed to alert
operators to hazards in specific machine ar-
eas. The decals are for personal safety...
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE DECALS!
a. Keep decals clean by wiping off regularly.
Use a cleaning solution if necessary.
b. Replace missing, damaged or painted over
decals.
4-3

4-2 POWER DITCHER OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
STOP THE TRACTOR AND DISEN-
GAGE THE PTO BEFORE MAKING ANY
ADJUSTMENTS. KEEP ALL SHIELDS
IN PLACE.
4-2.1 The Power Ditcher should be lifted from
the ground and the parking stands raised
and secured with the hair pin clips. If the
tractor is equipped with a float position on
the three (3) point lift, this should be used.
This will allow the skid to control the depth of
cut. To get a deeper ditch, raise the skid by
means of the adjusting bar at the rear of the
chain case. To get a more shallow ditch,
lower the skid by means of the adjusting bar.
4-2.2 The cutting diameter may be adjusted by
moving the location of the blades on the cut-
ter head. Location in the inside set of holes
will give an 18’’ diameter cut. Locating the
blades in the outside set of holes will give a
20’’ diameter cut.
4-2.3 Raise and lower the ditcher slowly to
check engagement of the drive shaft. At
least 6’’ of the square shaft should be en-
gaged in the tubular portion of the drive
shaft. Also check to be sure the drive shaft
will not hit the tractor drawbar and is not
binding when rotated. Be sure the safety
shield is secured over the shear flange.
4-2.4 The ditcher should be lowered just above
the ground and the PTO engaged. The PTO
should not be engaged with the blades rest-
ing on the ground. This sudden shock could
result in broken shear bolts, chain or drive
shaft. After the cutter head has started rotat-
ing, set the engine speed for 540 or 1000
RPM PTO speed. Start the forward motion
of the tractor and lower the ditcher into the
ground. Forward speed and depth of cut
should be matched to soil conditions.
4-2.5 When backing or turning, the ditcher
should be raised to clear the ground. The
ditcher should never be raised to maximum
height with the PTO engaged.
4-4