US DITCHER, INC.

US DITCHER, INC.
1805 Southport Road, Spartanburg, SC 29306-USA.
Tel. (1) 864 948 0884, Fax No: (1) 864 948 0987, Toll Free (1) 888 842 1631
“email: usditcher@earthlink.net”
“www.usditcherdondi.com”
S. Carolina Department of Transportation, in Marion S. Carolina, ditches maintenance crew.
US Ditcher Model RD15-Road Ditcher with SCDOT, March 2003.
INTRODUCTION
YOUR ROTARY DITCH digger, model RD 15 ROTOR
DITCHER
Covering unit S/N
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY.
Your new roadside ditcher is a quality product, and will give you trouble-free
operation and top performance with remarkable monetary savings for a long time.
Please take the time to do a weekly preventive maintenance inspection, clean up,
grease up, check chain tension, PTO drive shaft, tire pressure, and ditch head.
Therefore, please study this manual thoroughly, and let us know if we can answer
your questions, or run to your assistance whenever the need arises and for as long as
you will be using this implement.
Should you lose, misplace or damage this manual, just give us a Toll Free phone call
and new copies will be sent to you to you FREE of charge.
Our toll-free number (1) 888 842 1631 is a free call for all your preventive
maintenance and repairs, and assistance with the proper operating procedure and/or
on site training of new operator, mechanic and road maintenance foreman, and for
ALL your parts orders. Please make sure you buy only OEM original parts. Any non
OEM substitute parts that might or might not impair the function of your machine
will void the warranty.
Our warranty will cover PARTS ONLY for a period of 12 months
And replace ALL damaged parts and components that are considered replaceable
under normal use and wear, however, we will not cover under warranty blades and
teeth, paint, dirt deflectors, drive shaft parts and clutch linings, gear box oil,
lubricants and fluids, and tires or tubes.
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2. Table of contents
Section:
Page:
1. Front cover Equipment in operation
1
2. Table of contents
2
3. Basic introduction & Equipment Preparation
3&4
4. Responsibilities, Warranty Terms and Conditions
5
5. Equipment Preparation & Carrier requirements
6&7
6. Safety Measures & Precautions
8&9
7. Specification and equipment presentation
10, 11&12
= Maximum ditching depth with maximum reach diagram
10a
= Maximum reach and ditching depth diagram on level ground 10b
= Boom Arm and ditcher head in transport/parking position 12a &12b
8. Joystick control and operating positions
13
9. Operating procedures
14 &15
10. Preventive Maintenance procedures
16 &17
= Lubrication points diagram
16a
11. Shop Repairs
18, 19 &20
Follow sectional parts list explosions in pages 23 to 36!
12. Trouble shooting table
21
13. Sectional parts lists and 3D parts diagrams
22 to 36
1
15. Sliding Boom & parts list
2
16. Articulating Boom & parts list
3
17. Ditcher hanging Section & parts list
4
18. Rotor, dirt deflectors, skid & parts
5
19. Hydraulic installation, plumbing & parts 6
20. Hydraulic cylinders & parts
7
8
21. Wheel axles, brakes & parts
22. PTO Drive shaft sections & parts
9
23. Electrical control box & components 10
24. Circuit diagram & cable harness
11
25. Electrical power cable harness
12
14. Base Frame & parts list
26. Torque wrench settings and metric conversion table.
23 & 23a
24 & 24a
25 & 25a
26 & 26a
27 & 27a
28 & 28a
29 & 29a
30 & 30a
31, 31a & 32
33 & 33a
34 & 34a
35 & 35a
36.
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3. YOUR ROTARY DITCHER IS A MODEL RD 15
WITH SERIAL NUMBER S/N:
LET’S START HERE, WITH BASIC EQUIPMENT
KNOWLEDGE & INFORMATION, PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE, WARRANTY, AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Your new roadside ditcher is a quality product, and will give you trouble-free
operation with top performance, remarkable monetary savings for a long
time. Please take the time to do a weekly preventive maintenance
inspection, clean up, grease up, check chain tension, PTO drive shaft, tire
pressure, and ditching head. Study this manual thoroughly, and let us know
if we can answer your questions, or be of assistance whenever the need
arises and for as long as you will be using this implement. Should you lose,
misplace or damage this manual, just give us a Toll Free phone call and
new copies will be sent to you to you FREE of charge.
Our toll-free number (1) 888 842 1631 is a free call for all your preventive
maintenance and repairs, and assistance with the proper operating
procedure and/or on site training of new operator, mechanic and road
maintenance foreman, and for ALL your parts orders. Please make sure
you buy only OEM original parts. Any non OEM substitutes parts that might
or might not impair the function of your machine will void the warranty.
Besides, this unit is built robustly, weighs 17600lbs, and is designed for
heavy work. Therefore, if you follow a reasonable weekly preventive
maintenance program, it should give you many years’ high performance
and trouble free operation.
Our warranty will cover PARTS ONLY for a period of 12 months we will
replace ALL defective parts and components that are considered
replaceable under normal use and wear, however, we will not cover under
warranty, blades and teeth,
paint, dirt deflectors, drive shaft parts and clutch linings, gear box oil,
lubricants and fluids, and tires or tubes.
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4. End User & Operators’ Responsibility
Please take time to study this manual carefully, it will be your responsibility for
the safe and proper operation of this ditcher. You should understand the safe and
proper operating procedure prior to starting ditching work, and have full and
thorough knowledge of all the functions of your machine, in order to achieve high
working performance combined with safety to you, the surroundings and passing
traffic. You should have original
replacement parts in stock at all times in order to replace worn out components &
parts when needed. Excessive use of the machine will require frequent
inspections and preventive maintenance. If major repairs are needed, you should
if needed request our assistance and supervision prior to performing such
repairs. Our travel and expenses will NOT be charged to you.
4. US DITCHER WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS
US Ditcher, Inc., warrants each new RD 15 ROTARY DITCHER and all parts,
components and accessories sold by it, to be free of defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and application, for a period of 12 months
effective as of the date the unit was commissioned.
USD’s responsibilities are limited, and cover only parts replacements free of
charge, and it is our option to provide on site technical support and repairs
supervision. If requested USD defective parts should be returned to USD in
Spartanburg South Carolina. Should it be necessary the unit be sent to USD for
repairs, all freight to and from USD should be covered by the end user. USD will
carry out all necessary repairs and quality control final inspection free of charge.
Unless repairs are handled by USD at their Spartanburg S. Carolina location, labor
charges are not covered under this warranty. USD will not cover under this
warranty; accidents, misuse, abuse and negligence, or any repairs conducted by
unauthorized independent repair shops. Furthermore, USD will not cover the
replacement of blades and teeth, carbide tools, clutch linings, dirt deflectors,
rubber covers and shields, paint, gear box oil and lubricants, greases and paint
damage or equipment deterioration and appearance due to age and usage. This
warranty supersedes any former expressed or implied in fact or by law, including
any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and of
any obligation or liability on the part of US Ditcher Inc., to anyone of any nature
whatsoever by reason of the manufacture and/or sale or the use of such USD
machinery. US Ditcher Inc., neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume for
it any other obligation or liability in connection with such ROTARY DITCHER
machinery. No employee or representative of USD will make changes to this
warranty without explicit and written permission from USD management.
Equipment registration: Model & Model
Serial Number:___________________________
Date in Operation:________________________________
Number to call for assistance: (1) 888 842 1631 or (1) 864 948 0884.
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5. EQUIPMENT PREPARATION & CARRIER REQUIREMENTS.
On arrival of the equipment, make sure the unit is in good condition and that there are no
handling and freight damages worth reporting.
PREPARATION PROCEDURES.
a. BASE FRAME & STRUCTURAL SECTION:
- Wheel Axles & tires: Check air pressure at 80lbs, and lug nuts are tight.
- Adjust height of hitch to tractor drawbar hitch.
- Adjust PTO shaft length.
- Check PTO Clutch and mark clutch springs with chalk (white) to test for slipping.
b. SLIDING BOOM SECTION:
- Apply coat of grease on all sliding wear plate surfaces
- Lubricate chain and sprockets ( for more details see section 10, page 16).
c. DITCHER HEAD GEAR BOX:
- Always check the level of the oil in gearbox. The ditcher is shipped
without gearbox oil. Fill it to appropriate level (see section 10, page 16).
d. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM:
- Check to insure all fittings are clean, and connections, couplings and fittings are tight.
- Make sure there are no pinched or sagging hoses.
- Check to insure hydraulic manifold solenoid valves are tight and in upright position,
cover closed for protection.
- Check cylinder rods and clean if needed.
e. LUBRICATION POINTS AND GREASE FITTING:
- Check for proper lubrication and grease all points indicated on page 16a.
f. ROUNDUP INSPECTION:
- Dirt deflectors are in place as needed
- Safety revolving beacon is in place and in working order
- Safety reflectors are clean
- Ditching head rotor blades, teeth and carbide tools are all in place and tightened.
- A copy of the operator’s manual is placed in the tractor cab or other dry place
- This check list should be prepared and checked weekly and after repairs
- USD checked all these points prior to delivery.
- Remove drain pan and clean chain oil drippings, and return in place after clean up,
(see section 14, and page 23a P/N 48 & 49).
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g. TRACTOR OR CARRIER REQUIREMENTS:
- Make sure the tractor is equipped with:
- Minimum 75 to a maximum of 140 HP
- Is equipped with creeper gears of 1/3MPH (preferred) to 1/2MPH.
- Offers 1-3/8” Z6 (preferred) or 1-1/4” Z6 splined PTO output shaft
at 540 RPM.
- Offers at least two wet hydraulic outlets at 1/2” (Port and return) at
2800 PSI open or closed center hydraulic system, at 8GPM.
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6. SAFETY MEASURES & PRECAUTIONS
Lack of proper attention and negligence can result in accidents, such as personal
injuries, adjacent property, bystanders and traffic, and sloppy work quality and efficiency.
As a general rule, follow safe operation guide lines listed in this section, you will find
additional safety precautions in other sections of this manual. Read carefully until you
establish and know the limitations, such as:
a. Read operator’s manual thoroughly,
b. Learn and familiarize your self with all controls, and their limitations, and all warning
decals, revolving beacon, etc., before attempting to start operating.
c. Walk around your machine and make a visual inspection and hands-on checkup
for loose tools, blades or teeth, deflectors, PTO safety cover, cable harnesses and
hydraulic manifold, oil leaks, and correct any deficiencies before starting.
d. Only a qualified operator and or technician should be allowed to make necessary
adjustments and repairs.
e. Only a qualified and trained operator should be allowed to operate this unit. Allow us
to train all your new operators and mechanics for as long as you have this unit in
your maintenance program, and for as many times as might be necessary, with NO
cost to your department.
f. Keep bystanders, pets, livestock, children, and any person or persons not connected
directly with your assignment, away and clear of the working area.
g. Never leave your operating position and seat unless you stop all ditching functions
disengage PTO shaft , pull tractor’s hand brake securely, and if you are stopping in
an up-and-or-down-grade, cut off your engine.
h. Any on site adjustments and or minor repairs near and around the ditcher head are
strictly forbidden, unless ALL operating and running functions are brought to a
complete STOP as outlined on paragraph “g” above. We also recommend you
request additional help, to keep curious person away and assist with passing traffic.
j. Reduce travel speed to about 15MPH, and take extreme caution when starting or
stopping up-or-down-hill, and restart moving on low gear (1st low recommended) prior to
reaching safe travel speed.
k. Stay alert and reduce working speed (1st super low creeper gear recommended) in
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Working areas such as hard and rocky grounds, steep outer ditch banks, wire and
other type of fences, utility posts and utility connecting stations thereof, road signs,
heavy vegetation, trees and tree roots, stumps etc., where ditched rocks and shredded
small and large size objects that can bounce back causing injures, damage your
equipment, or endanger passing traffic.
l. Unfortunately there are many undesirable obstacles found into ditches. Therefore
we recommend you to walk the length of ditching distance and collect all objects
considered dangerous or trash that can be shredded by the rotor and deposited on the
adjacent land and-or cause unnecessary damage to equipment and property, prior
to starting the ditching operation.
m. Make sure cable harnesses and connecting hydraulic hoses do not sag or come in
in contact with PTO shaft.
n. Work only during daylight.
o. Make sure your ditching head is set to 45 degrees for ditching with RIGHT HAND or
LEFT HAND discharge operations. RH operations are much less dangerous and can be
conducted at full rotor speeds taking into consideration safe and courteous work ethics,
as ditched soil is spread and discharged to the adjacent land. Slower ditching speed and
rotor rotation is recommended for safe LH ditching operations. All dirt deflectors have to
be in place and allow overloaded rotor to windrow or spread pulverized soil to the inside
road shoulder.
p. Stop ditching immediately when you notice unusual vibration. This is a sign of
equipment damage, loose components, lost cutting tools, etc., correct the problem
prior to restarting the assigned operation.
= DO NOT EXPECT OR BE EXPECTED TO ACHIEVE PERFECT QUALITY WORK
WITH THE VERY FIRST DAY OF OPERATION.
= AT FIRST YOU MAY HAVE DISAPPOINTING DITCHING RESULTS.
= TAKE IT EASY AND MAKE SURE YOU KEEP CALM IN SPITE OF BEING
NSTRUCTED AND OBSERVED BY SUPERVISORS, OTHER DISTRICT PERSONNEL
OR SUPPLIER TRAINER, AND TAKE IT EASY.
= SLOW DOWN YOUR ADVANCING SPEED AND ADJUST CUTTER HEAD TO A
PROPER 45 DEGREE WORKING ANGLE.
= ASK HELP FROM TRAINER TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH UNCERTAIN MOMENTS.
= BE ATTENTIVE AND AGAIN BE CALM AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.
YOU ARE ALREADY DOING AN EXCELLENT JOB!
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7. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE:
a. Your RD 15 is a pull type trailer rotary ditcher designed for ditching, reopening and
cleaning out drainage ditches along road sides and road shoulders. By maintaining a
working speed from 1/3MPH to a maximum of 1MPH, your ditcher will work nonstop. The
45 degree heavy duty milling rotor head will work in any type of soil and ground
compaction, silty and wet conditions, semi-or-fully submerged, except in the presence
solid boulder or large rock mounds -cropping in sizes larger than a human head. The
ditched soil will be spread evenly in a wide pattern from 60 degrees to 120 degrees
spread-pattern, and at distances from 6 inches to well over 50 feet without accumulation
unless the dirt deflector is set to a controlled discharge position. As mentioned at point
“6.o“, the ditched soil can be discharged or deposited-windrowed to the LEFT-HAND
and-or RIGHT HAND shoulder.
b. Reshaping road shoulders for draining water from road surface.
c. Offsetting of the sliding boom arm will help depth control settings,
adjustment and oscillating-compensating during ditching operations.
d. Structure: This is a single axle trailer-wheel type frame with base
frame-chassis, counterweight, large size retread heavy ply airplane tires
and hook-up tongue, a second boom arm, a rotary head swivel section, and
rotor head. The first boom section or sliding boom, allows the offsetting for
the maximum offset reach and the second boom section allows you to
control the depth.
e. Swivel section allows the correct tilting of the cutter head, while keeping the
the ditch bottom horizontal.
f. Ditching Head is chain driven and mechanically powered by the tractor’s PTO. Is a
drum type 45 degree welded metal sheet 3/4” inch thick, 32” inches in diameter, 27-1/2”
inch height. It is fitted with tungsten carbide teeth, and high carbon steel ejection blades.
g. The Trapezoidal skid is made of welded steel and is designed to stabilize the ditching
head, clean out the ditch banks and bottom and maintain the trapezoidal shape of the
ditch. The pendulum will assist you in adjusting the proper angle of the discharge and
maintain a correct ditching angle.
h. The hydraulically adjusted dirt deflectors will assist you in obtaining a correct and
safe distance you wish to discharge the ditched material.
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p. Chain tank lubricant should be checked periodically and in particular after chain
lubrications which should be done twice a week and for 3 to 5 minutes duration.
4 gallon Chain oil tank & 3.5 gallon right angle gear box tank.
q. Hydraulic cylinders require about 6GPM at 2430PSI with open or closed center
system.
There are 4ea double action cylinders (Tbl. 20 pg. 29a):
1. Depth adjustment Cylinder
A 1100 x 90 x 45MM
2. Sliding Boom section Cylinder B 800 x 90 x 45MM
3. Swivel & cutting head Cylinder C 500 x 80 x 40MM
4. Deflector setting Cylinder
D 300 x 60 x 30MM
All hose crimping and fittings are JIC standards
r. Electrical over solenoid valves are installed on 5 way valve manifold, with remote
electrical controls installed next to the operator.
s. Unit dimensions at transport position with second boom and cutter head sections
folded, are OL 135” x 112” wide x 108” height.
t. Weight of standard RD 15, without additional counter weight (not recommended)
is about 17600lbs (8000kg).
u. Standard colors are safety umber-orange and school bus yellow. Please select
color of your choice or your state DOT color prior to ordering and provide CC cards.
v. All RD 15 units are fitted with Airplane retreaded tires and tubes 49 x 17 - 20
to 32 ply.
The RD 15 Road Side Trailer Arm Ditcher is suitable for road side drainage ditch
opening and maintenance applicable in narrow and wide road and highways, rural
roads, paved and unpaved, making it a necessary tool due to its high work
performance, reliability, and monetary savings.
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8. REMOTE CONTROL BOX LABELS LOCATED ON
COVERMARKING THE JOYSTICK MOVEMENT
WITH THE CORRESPONDING FUNCTION:
Control Lever
1
Control Lever
2
.
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9. OPERATING PROCEDURES:
a. FOREMOST SAFETY: During ditching operations and while driving the tractor with
the left hand and your right hand on ditcher controls, be very observant of the
surrounding hazards. Check all upcoming obstacles such as utility posts, trees, road
signs, other road and highway signs and temporary or permanent structures, buildings,
by standers, children, adjacent land, and always the traffic.
- Adjust your ditching speed with the power load required which depends on depth of
cut, soil compaction, type of soil, rock, stones, gravel, tree roots, etc., by selecting
the lowest creeper gear positions in your tractor, and maintain engine at about 2000RPM
without stalling.
- Should you cutter head lock up due to overloading, or for hanging on heavy under
growth, immediately stop tractor, disengage PTO, raise ditcher head over ditching spot
by about 6” inches, backup just a few inches or till the ditching head is visible and clear
of any stone or tree root, stumps not being wedged between rotor and skid,
If all is clear, reengage the PTO and slowly lower ditcher head back into former ditching
position, gradually revive acceleration and slowly restart moving forward. DO NOT
engage ditcher or move forward with high engine RPM. Such a move will
result in relocking the rotor, burnout of the clutch linings in the PTO drive shaft, and
possibly damage the steel structure of your RD 15.
b. Connecting the RD 15 to the tractor, make sure the RD 15 is standing clear on front
jacks and the hitch tongue can be easily connected to the tractor draw bar. After tongue
hitch is connected to the tractor, raise both jacks all the way up, remove lock pin from
standing to parking position, and fasten safety chain to crank handle.
c. Connect your hydraulic hoses to the wet outlets at the rear of your tractor, and make
sure the hydraulic fluid has been changed, replace filter and insure wet outlets are free
and clean. Contaminated hydraulic fluid will impair the smooth functions of the
articulations and cause lengthy repairs to the hydraulic system.
d. Connect multiplugs and cable harnesses to the appropriate outlets at the manifold
cover, and connect power cable to a 12VDC/20Amp free fuse at your tractor 12VDC
power fuse panel.
e. Check all flashing warning lights of the tractor to correspond with the ditcher tail lights,
and check revolving beacon.
f. Before operating your ditcher, check oil levels in chain tank, and ditcher gear box.
g. STARTUP: Drive to the work site. On the way to work site, make sure the tractor’s
head lights are on, warning lights are on and flashing, the ditcher tail lights are also on,
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and flashing, and the revolving beacon is turned on. It is very important that the revolving
beacon is ON at all times, on your way to work site, during work, on your way
from & back to base till your ditcher and tractor are parked and engine is shut down.
At the work site, drive up to a proper position to start ditching.
Engage tractor hydraulic lever to activate ditcher articulations, turn control box
joysticks on.
KEEP PTO DISENGAGED AT ALL TIMES, UNTIL DITCHER HEAD IS LOWERED TO
THE GROUND. START UNFOLDING THE BOOM ARM PREPARING TO LOWER
DITCHING HEAD TO DITCHING POSITION.
Unlock second boom arm by removing lock pin (pg. 24a, item 49).
Switch on control box, move joystick control and engage hydraulic cylinder raising your
ditcher head clear off the resting support, start unfolding second boom arm just
below horizon, reengage joystick to activate head rotation cylinder till the rotor is in up
side down position, slowly keep on lowering second boom arm till you see the rotor
moving over center and tilting over the end of the boom arm. At this moment reengage
head rotation cylinder and move joystick to the opposite direction and the ditcher head
will rotate towards the ground. Keep lowering the boom arm till you reach your ditching
position and your ditcher head is set at 45 degrees to the ground, keep rotor above the
ground by about 4” inches.
NOW YOU MAY ENGAGE THE TRACTOR PTO AT LOW ENGINE RPM, LOWER
DITCHER TILL IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND AND SLOWLY
INCREASE ENGINE RPM. ALWAYS SAFETY IN MIND, START MOVING FORWARD
INCREASING ENGINE RPM AND LOWERING DITCHER FURTHER INTO DESIRED
DITCHING DEPTH AND SIMULTANEOUSLY CORRECTING DITCHING ANGLE BY
PLACING RED ARROW TO BLACK ROD ON THE OUTER RH DISCHARGE
POSITION, AND START DITCHING. IS THAT EASY!!
h. REMEMBER FIRST AND FOREMOST DISENGAGE TRACTOR PTO WHEN
LEAVING DITCHING AREA AND WORK IS ACCOMPLISHED, DO ABOVE
FUNCTIONS (g) IN REVERSE.
i. LH discharge conversions should be done prior to driving to the designated ditching
area, and can not be done by a single person. Pull locking pin (pg.26a, No 59) of the
No 3 pivoting cylinder, and relocate cylinder rod trunnion to the opposite side of the
sliding runner (pg. 26a No 1) using the joystick to activate head rotation cylinder, and
relock cylinder eye at the opposite side pin hall. Remove ALL dirt deflectors and relocate
them to the inner side hookup positions of the ditching head. LH discharging operations
should be done ONLY after the operator had several weeks or months of running
experience. Ditching, discharging, windrowing, and or spreading ditched dirt to the inner
shoulder has to be conducted at lowest tractor speeds (1/3MPH) and engine RPM, till
the operator is more experienced.
j. Returning to base, make sure ditcher head is resting on the support stand, tractor
Headlights are on, warning lights and ditcher tail lights are on and flashing.
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10. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES:
10.1 DITCHER HEAD GEAR BOX (Table 17)
This heavy duty right angle gear box, with proper maintenance and right lubrication
will offer trouble free operation for many years, (Last repair was made 1987).
Use only high quality mineral gear box oil HD grade with a viscosity of SAE 90
standard lubricant, however in hot climates and during hot summer months with
temperatures 90 degrees Fahrenheit or more, HD grade with viscosity of SAE 140 is
recommended.
a. Fill gear box with 2-1/2 US gallons, and replace first filling after the first 30 hours of
work, second oil change after 100 hours, and after 500 hours thereafter.
b. The gear box has drain plug on either side of the gear box housing (Table 17, No 57)
after draining, check the oil in the palm of your hand to see if there are gear shavings
present. General wear and some metal silt is quite normal.
10.2 CHAINS & SPROCKETS:
a. Chains and sprockets should be treated with chain oil on a daily basis before starting
a work assignment.
b. Fill chain tank with 2-1/2 US gallons of mineral oil lubricant with a viscosity of
SAE 40 standard lubricant, however, in hot climates and during hot summer months
SAE 60 is recommended.
c. Every day before a work assignment, and while the second boom arm is already
lowered to horizontal position, and the ditcher head tilted over center to ditching position,
keep ditcher head about 12” inches above the ground, start tractor engine low RPM just
above idling, engage tractor PTO, open the valve located in front of the chain tank, and
let the ditcher spin for about 3 minutes, before you cut-off the PTO and proceed with the
ditching assignment.
d. Refill chain tank after work is accomplished, always keep chain tank filled to visible
level. In order to prevent spills DO NOT overfill, hence, when second boom arm is raised
to vertical parking position, if overfilled, oil will pour out from the filling cap.
e. Although chain tension has been set prior to delivery, you should to adjust chain
tension after the first 10 hours of work, (Table 15, No 6, 18, 19, 22, & 23) and every 100
hours thereafter (see section 11,a).
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f. After 100 hours we recommend you to loosen up the chain tension and clean the chain
with a brush dipped in kerosene, check for any chain link damages and use a mirror to
inspect under and rear side chain links to make sure they are moving freely.
g. Once a year or every 400 hours remove the chain after soaking in a kerosene bath
and replace any damaged links. Reinstall the chain and tighten the tension adjusters.
Run chain lubricant and make sure chain is thoroughly greased. Take a brush and clean
the sprockets with kerosene, and re-lubricate.
h. Lubricate input shaft bearing every 20 hours at the grease nipple (Table 15, No:30).
i. Main axle to the ditcher head is lubricated directly through the gear box oil at the
angle gear box (Tbl. 17, No 3, 9, 36, 50).
j. Inspect wheel axles every 100 hours and replace used or contaminated grease.
Remove wheel cap (see tbl. 30a, No 21, 13, 10, 17), grease axle bearings at the grease
nipple, check and replace loose bearings. At the same time, inspect brake pads (Tbl.
30a, No 24, 250 and tighten brake cable ( tbl. 14a, No 10, 13, 14, 33, 37, 38, 39) and
allow 3 to 4 click locks on hand brake handle to lock brake tightly.
Keep hand brake locked when tractor and ditcher are parked or in the process of
repaired.
k. Every 20 hours, grease swivel section of the ditcher rotation arm (tbl. 26a, No 14)
at grease nipples (tbl. 24a, No 30).
l. Change tractor hydraulic fluid and filter at frequencies instructed by the manufacturer,
(see tractor maintenance manual and viscosity specs furnished by hydraulic fluid makersupplier).
m. Prior to replacing tractor hydraulic fluid, make sure the ditcher is raised to parking
position and ditcher head is placed on the support. In this position all 3 large cylinders
are at the closed-in position and most of the system hydraulic fluid will be going to tank.
n. Check tire pressure when cold (ambient temp. 30F to 85F) and keep at 90 to 98lbs for
tire sizes 49 x 17 - 20 ply rating. Travel speed 15MPH MAXIMUM.
o. Keep PTO drive shaft clutch spring tension at 20ft pounds, and grease cross bearings
and sliding sections as indicated on Table 22, page 31a. Hand inspect cross bearing
sections by rocking right-to-left, for any unusual loose movement and noise. Replace
cross “U” joints if needed. Keep protection guard in good condition and make sure it
rotates around the drive shaft freely, and that the lock chains are connected to fixed
points. Lubricate bearing rings as shown on Table 22, page 31a, No 15. DO NOT
operate ditcher with damaged PTO guards. Avoid safety inspection complaints and
possible reprimands.
.
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11. GENERAL SHOP REPAIRS:
a. FIRST SLIDING BOOM SECTION CHAIN (Tbl. 15, pg. 24a)
Adjust chain tension on the first 20 hours of work, and 150 hours thereafter, proceed as
follows:
- Open inspection covers 20 & 22, (Tbl. 15, pg. 24a, N0 20, 22, 21, 18, 16, 19a, 19b)
loosen up plate, 16, 20&22, bolts 18 & 21, loosen up nut 19a and tighten up 19b to
about 35ft lbs, tighten back up nut 19b, close up inspection covers and plates, and
tighten up bolts 18&21.
Do not apply excessive pressure to chain tension, to prevent unnecessary wear.
b. SECOND ARTICULATING BOOM SECTION CHAIN (Tbl. 16, pg. 25a)
Keep same service and repair program as section “a” above, and proceed as follows:
- Open inspection cover 6, (tbl. 16, pg., 25a, No. 6, 7, 3, 4a, 4b), loosen up plate 3, to
move sprocket, loosen up nut 4a and tighten up nut 4b to about 35ft lbs, lock
back counter lock nut 4a, close up inspection cover 6, and tighten up bolts 7.
Do not apply excessive pressure to chain tension, to prevent unnecessary wear.
c. INPUT SHAFT REPAIRS (Tbl. 15, pg. 24a No 4).
Repairs to input shaft, housing, bearings and sprocket, proceed as follows:
- Follow sequence carefully. ( Tbl. 15, pg 24a No. 18, 16, 21, 20, 22, 19a, 19b, 34, 33, 9,
8, 6, 18, 16, 15, 12, 14, 11, 10, 3, 4, 3).
Loosen up bolt 18 and plate 16, loosen up bolts 21 and remove inspection covers
20&22, loosen two nuts 19a & 19b to loosen chain 34, remove master link 33, and lay
down chain, loosen up nut 9, remove washer 8 and sprocket 6, at this point remove bolts
18, and remove plate 16, loosen bolts 15 and remove dust cover 12, remove felt seal 14
nut 11, washer 10 and bearing 3, at this point pullout shaft 4, replace bearing cups 3 if
need change, replace damaged shaft and other components and follow sequence in
reverse to reassemble and secure back in place.
d. REPAIRS TO ARTICULATING SECTIONS.
Articulations on sliding and secondary boom arms (Tbl. 15, 16 & 17).
Use a 2”-5/16 x 10” long steel rod beveled at both ends.
- Follow sequence carefully (Tbl. 15, 16, 17 & 18) as instructed per section as follows:
Lower ditcher head (Tbl. 18) and let stand on the ground, at this point follow table
instructions and table explosion-sequence to assist you with all required moves.
(Tbl. 16, no 12.- Tbl. 15, No 41, 40, 32, 31, 29, 28.- Tbl. 17 No 2. Tbl. 15, No 23,
24, 25, 26, 27 & 28). Remove cylinder rod 18 (Tbl. 16, pg. 25a No 18), and retract
rod into cylinder, remove rubber apron 40, 41 (Tbl. 15, pg 24a) follow instructions above
“a” & “b” for removing chains, loosen up and remove lock nut 32, remove plate 31,
remove e bolts 29, remove by hammering out the long spindle rod 28,at this point the
sprocket 23, bearings 24, spring clip 25, brush bushing 26, 27, (Tbl. 16, pg.25a No 2),
will be loose and can be removed. Replace worn bushing 26 & 27, inspect other,
.
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components such as bearings, lock nut and replace of needed. Reassemble and re
install by following a reverse sequence till boom arm back in working order.
d. DITCHER SWIVEL ARM HANGING SECTION (Tbl. 17, pg. 26a):
Repairs to swivel arm section one needs to follow the table sequence as follows:
- Lower ditcher head and rest on the ground, remove drain plug 57 and drain all the gear
box oil from the angle gear box housing 23.
Start disassembling follow sequence (Tbl. 17, pg 26a, No 23, 57.- Tbl. 16, pg., 25a No
6.- Tbl. 17, pg. 26a No 59, 58.- Tbl. 16, pg. 25a No 16, 4a, 4b, 17, 16. - Tbl. 17, pg. 26a
No 67, 22, 21, 20, 18, 27, 1, 23, 17, 67, 44, 8, 7, 2, 9, 3, 4).
- Remove inspection cover 6 (Tbl. 16, No 6) pullout cylinder rod 59 (Tbl. 17, pg 26a 59,
58) retract cylinder D (Tbl. 20, pg 29a, D), loosen up nuts 4a & 4b, chain 16, remove
master link 17 and lay chain down, remove set bolts and loosen up lock ring nuts 67, 22,
remove washer 21, sprocket 20, washer 18, remove 6 lock nuts 27, drive with tractor
slowly forward, or by a forklift and at this point the rotating support 1, will come clear off
gear box housing 23, loosen and remove set bolts 17, remove ring lock nut 67, 44, 8,
and 7, and pullout shaft 2. At this point you have access to all the parts connected with
the swivel section, inspect and replace all as necessary, and start the process of
reassembling by following the sequence in reverse. Apply 35 to 45ftlbs to ring lock nuts
8, and lock again with set screws 67, replace bearing cups 9, 3 if needed.
c. DITCHER HEAD GEAR BOX (Tbl. 17, pg 26a):
This part of your RD 15, is the most likely section to be first repaired.
Again follow the sequence and tables for best repair results:
These guidelines are meant to reaching and fixing damaged gearbox components.
- Lower ditcher head and rest on the ground, remove all dirt deflectors, (Tbl.18, pg.
27a No 23, 24, 20, 21, 22). Follow disassembling sequence as listed with table
references and descriptive guidance: (Tbl. 19, pg., 28a, No 4. - Tbl. 17, pg. 26a
No 57, 27, 1, 53, 52, 51, 48, 45, 8, 7, 50, 67, 44, 43, 42, 41, 39, 40, 38, 33, 28,
34, 67, 8, 7, 42) Remove deflector cylinder 4, and drain all gear box oil 57,
remove all 6 nuts 27, move slowly the complete unit forward to disengage the
swivel support 1 from the gear box housing, remove bolt 53, plate 52, gasket 51,
remove bolt 48, housing cover plate 45, remove lock ring nuts 8, lock washer 7,
bearing 50, set lock screws 67, lock nut and washer 44, 43, at this point pullout
crown gear-pairs 42, remove key way 41, remove shims 39 & 40, remove bolt 38
and seal plate 33, pullout drive shaft 28, and remove seal 34, at this point you
have access to all gear box, components, inspect and replace as necessary,
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Restart the reassembling by following the instruction sequence in reverse.
Apply 35 to 35ftlbs to ring lock nuts 8 and 44 and relock with set screws 67.
In the event a bevel gear is damaged, both gears have to be changed as
these are available in ONLY in matching pairs. Remember to adjust proper
clearance with shims 39, 40, 41. Bearings can be heated up to 248f.
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12. TROUBLE SHOOTING TABLE:
a. NOISY CHAIN:
Tighten chin tension
Remove possible damaged
links or half links.
b. PTO CLUTCH OVER Not enough spring tension Check lining disks and
HEATING
replace as needed
Adjust spring tension
Replace spring pack
c. CYLINDER NO
RESPONSE:
Tractor hydraulic
connections
Manifold valve increase
pressure on relief valve
Check electrical box
Joystick damage
Solenoid valve
Check and adjust
port - tank reversed
clean outlets, set higher pressure
replace relief valve
burned-out diode (33a-34a),
Replace contact 17
damaged replace.
d. ERRATIC CYLINDER
MOVEMENT:
Manifold pressure limiter
internal oil leak
Cylinder leak
Set pressure to max. 2300PSI
Replace manifold
Repack cylinder
e. NOISY HYDRAULICS
Low fluid level
check level, Air lock in circuit,
Tighten up fittings
Replace damaged hoses
f. EXCESSIVE HYDRAULIC Tractor fluid
TEMPERATURE:
Adjust GPM to comply with
implements requirements,
Adjust CB valves on cylinders
g. ROTOR VIBRATION
Rebalance rotor, replace lost
blocks and blades,
replace rotor.
Warped rotor
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13. SECTIONAL PARTS LIST & DIAGRAMS:
14. BASE FRAME & CHASSIS
DIAGRAM
1
Pg. 23&23a
15. SLIDING BOOM
DIAGRAM
2
24&24a
16. ARTICULATING BOOM
DIAGRAM
3
25&25a
17. DITCHER SWIVEL ARM
DIAGRAM
4
26&26a
18. DITCHER HEAD ROTOR, DEFLECTOR
DIAGRAM
5
27&27a
19. HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION
DIAGRAM
6
28&28a
20. HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS
DIAGRAM
7
29&29a
21. WHEEL AXLES
DIAGRAM
8
30&30a
22. PTO DRIVE SHAFT
DIAGRAM
9
23. ELECTRICAL CONTROLS
DIAGRAM 10
33&33a
24. CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS & CABLE
DIAGRAM 11
34&34a
25. ELECTRICAL POWER CABLE
DIAGRAM 12
26. TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS & CONVERSIONS.
35&35a
36.
.
31, 31a&32a
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14. BASE FRAME & CHASSIS PARTS LIST SECTION 1
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
P/N
115001
115002
115003
115004
115005
115006
115007
115008
115009
115010
115011
115012
115013
115014
115015
115016
115017
115018
115019
115020
115021
115022
115023
115024
115025
115026
115027
115028
115029
115030
115031
115032
115033
115034
115035
115036
115037
115038
Description
Frame
Draw hitch tongue
Draw Tongue hitch rod
Draw Tongue Ring
Wheel Axle
Wheel Axle clamp
Lock washer W12
Blot M20x80x2.5
Clip M10
Brake Lever
Blot M10x40x1.5
Lock nut M10x1.5
Yoke
Bolt M8x20x1.25
Sliding boom support
Sliding boom support
Bolt M20x60x2.5
Lock nut M20x2.5
Lock washer W12
Bolt M16x30x2.0
Rubber plate
Bolt M12x50x1.75
Lock nut M12x1.75
Rear box frame
Tail light
Bolt M12x35x1.75
Wheel set, rim tire & tube
Jack,
Hose clamp
Bolt M8x20x1.25
Cylinder rod
Cotter pin V5x50
Break Pulley
Bolt M8x30x1.25
Bolt M8x40x1.25
Lock nut M8x1.25
Cable clamp
Cable break
Qty
1
1
2
3
2
2
20
8
4
1
2
4
1
1
1
1
12
20
2
4
1
4
4
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
6
4
2
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.
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
115039
115040
115041
115042
115043
115044
115045
115046
115047
115048
115049
115050
115051
115052
115053
115054
Cable hose
Tail Light fitting
2
2
Rivet 4x6
Lock washer W24
Bolt M24x60x3.0
Counter sunk bolt M6x10x1.0
Counter sunk bolt M6x20x1.0
Lock washer W16
Bracket
Pan oil drip
Lock pin
Cotter pin B3
Bolt M10x80x1.5
Lock washer w10
Lock nut M10x1.5
4
8
8
4
8
4
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
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15. SLIDING BOOM PARTS LIST SECTION 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
215001
215002
215003
215004
215005
215006
215007
215008
215009
215010
215011
215012
215013
215014
215015
215016
215017
215018
215019
215020
215021
215022
215023
215024
215025
215026
215027
215028
215029
215030
215031
215032
215033
215034
Sliding boom
Chain adjustment plate
Metric bearing JLM 506849/506810
PTO input shaft
Shim
Sprocket single 1”-1/4
Keyway
Lock washer MB9
Ring nut KM9
Lock washer MB11
Ring nut KM11
Dust cover bushing
Washer M20
Felt seal HM14x40x1.25
Bolt M8x45x1.25
Cover plate support
Lock washer W14
Bolt M14x40x1.75
Lock nut M14x1.75
Cover plate
Bolt M6x20x1.0
Cover plate
Sprocket double 1”-1/4
Metric bearing 6212
Spring clip I110
Bushing bronze
Bushing bronze
Rod HD
Bolt M12x35x1.75
Grease nipple M8x1.25
Plate backup
Lock nut
Chain double 111x1-1/4”& Master
Half link 1-1/4”
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
4
4
2
1
10
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
3
3
1
1
1 QUI AM2031
1
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35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
215035
215036
215037
215038
215039
215040
215041
215042
215043
215044
215045
215046
215047
215048
215049
215050
215051
215052
215053
215054
215055
215056
215057
215058
215059
Wooden rail lower
Wooden rail upper
Screws M6x30
Spring
Cotter pin v5x50
Rubber apron holder
Rubber apro
Lock nut M6x1.0
Bolt M6x25x1.0
Wear out plates
Lock washer MB12
Oil dripper
Bolt M8x25x1.25
90 degree elbow MC 1/4xM.JIC1/2
Lock pin
Lock pin
Cylinder rod
Cotter pin V5x60
Cylinder rod
Beta pin 5
Bracket
Bolt M12x35x1.75
Electrical outlet
Bolt M6x30x1.0
Lock nut KM12x1,75
1
1
14
2
2
3
4
4
16
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
1
3
1
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16. ARTICULATED BOOM ARM PARTS LIST SECTION 3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
315001
315002
315003
315004
315005
315006
315007
315008
315009
315010
315011
315012
315013
315014
315015
315016
315017
315018
315020
315021
315022
315023
315024
315025
315026
315027
315028
315029
315030
Boom Arm
1
Brush bronze
2
Idler
1
Lock nut M20x2.5
2
Washer W20
1
Cover plate
1
Bolt M6x20x1.0
4
Cylinder rod
1
Bolt M10x35x1.5
1
Lock nut M10x1.5
1
Washer W30
1
Cotter pin V5x50
3
Wooden rail
2
Screw M6x30
13
Screw M6x30
2
Chain double 131x1-1/4” Master2031 1
Half link 1-1/4” pitch
1
Cylinder rod
1
Oil dripper (welded on item 3)
1
Bolt M8x20x1.25
2
Lock washer m8
2
“T” piece connection to chain greaser
1
Vane to chain greaser M/Cx2xM.JIC 1/2” 1
Hose 1/2” x 10”, 2xFJIC 1/4”
1
Adaptor MC1/4xM.JIC 1/2”
1
Filling free and normal
1
Bolt M6x20x1.0
6
Hose ¼”x25” long 2xF. JIC ½”
1
90 degree elbow, 2xMC1/4”
1
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17. DITCHER SWIVEL ARM PARTS LIST SECTION 4.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
415001
415002
415003
415004
415005
415006
415007
415008
415009
415010
415011
415012
415013
415014
415015
415016
415017
415018
415019
415020
415021
415022
415023
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
415024
415025
415026
415027
415028
415029
415030
415031
415032
415033
415034
Swivel arm
Drive Shaft
Metric bearing
Shim
Keyway
Lock washer MB11
Ring lock nut M11
Metric bearing TK JIM207049/207010
Support spindle
Bronze bushing
“O” Ring m3
Bronze bushing
Grease nipple M8x1.25
Swivel support+
“O” Seal M50x70x10
Bolt M12x35x1.75
Washer
Keyway
Sprocket single, 1-1/4”
Lock washer MB9
Ring lock nut KM9
Gear box housing
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
8
1
1
1
1
1
1
Page 26b
“O” ring M3
Lug bolt M20x100x2.5
Lock washer
Lock nut M20x2.5
Output shaft
Support ring
Bolt M12x35x1.75
Seal plate
“O” Seal M100x120x13
1
6
6
12
1
1
3
1
1
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
415035
415036
415037
415038
415039
415040
415041
415042
415043
415044
415045
415046
415047
415048
415049
415050
415051
415052
415053
415054
415055
415056
415057
415058
415059
415060
415061
415062
415063
415064
415065
415066
415067
415068
415069
415070
Gasket
Metric bearing TK JM716649/716610
Lock washer MB
Bolt M8x30x1.25
Shim
Shim
Keyway
Bevel & Crown gear matching pair
Lock washer MB16
Ring lock nut KM16
Cover plate
“O” Ring M3
Lock washer W12
Bolt M12x35x1.75
Filling cap
Metric Bearing TK JLM506849/506810
Gasket
Top plate
Bolt M8x20x1.25
Gasket
Side plate
Cylinder bracket
Drain plug
Cylinder slider
Cylinder rod
Cylinder rod
Beta pin B5
Cotter pin V5x50
Lock washer W24
Lock plate M24
Bolt M24x70x3
Bolt M6x20x1.0
Set screw M6x20x1
Hose bracket
Bolt M8x20x1.5
1
9
3
1
1
1
1set
1
1
1
1
8
8
1
1
1
1
6
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
5
6
4
1
2
.
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18. CUTTER ROTOR, DEFLECTORS & SKID, PARTS LIST 5.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
.
515001
515002
515003
515004
515005
515006
515007
515008
515009
515010
515011
515012
515013
515014
515015
515016
515017
515018
515019
515020
515021
515022
515023
515024
515025
515026
515027
515028
515029
515030
515031
515032
515033
45 Degree rotor
Bolt M24x80x3
Lock washer W24
Lock nut M24x3
Blade holder (welded #1)
Blade
Spike holder (welded #1)
Carbide spike (plate)
Carbide spike (Stick)
Carbide spike pin
Bolt M16x50x1.5
Lock nut M16x1.5
Blade holder (welded #1)
Blade
Bolt M16x60x1.5
1
6
6
6
3
3
33
33
33
33
9
30
21
21
21
45 degree skid
Lock washerW20
Bolt M20x60x2.5
First deflector cover
(A)
Second deflector cover (B)
Third deflector cover (C)
Deflector rod
Hook linkage
Beta pin B4
Bolt M12x25x1.75
Lock washer W12
Lock nut M12x1.75
Cylinder rod
Cylinder rod
“V” Angle guider
Arrow angle indicator
Bolt M16x25x2.0, Stainless Steel
1
6
6
1
1
1
1
2
14
4
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
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19. HYDRAULIC SECTION PARTS LIST 6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
615001
615002
615003
612004
615005
615006
615007
615008
615009
615010
615011
615012
615013
615014
615015
615016
615017
615018
615019
615020
615021
615022
615023
615024
615025
615026
615027
615028
615029
615030
Depth control cylinder “A” w/CB valve
Sliding boom cylinder “B” w/CB Valve
Swivel Cutter head cylinder w/CB Valve
Deflector Cylinder
“C” w/CB Valve
Nipple JIC 3/4 x MC 1/2”
Coupling male
Coupling Female
CB Check valve
Hydraulic hose 3/8” SAE 100R2T 146”
Pipe 1/4” x L8”
Elbow 90 degree MC3/8” x Pipe 1/4”
Pipe fitting MGC3/8” x Pipe G3/8”
Adaptor M.JIC 3/4” x FGC3/8”
Adaptor MC3/8” x F.JIC3/4”
Adaptor MC1/2” x FC3/8”
Hydraulic hose 3/8” SAE100R2T x 63”
Hydraulic hose 3/8” SAE100R2T x 52”
Hydraulic hose 3/8” SAE100R2T x 60”
Hydraulic hose 3/8” SAE100R2T x 28”
Hydraulic hose 3/8” SAE100R2T x 24”
Pipe 3/8” x 48”,
Elbow 90 degrees, 2xMJIC3/4”
Hydraulic hose 3/8” SAE100R2T x 20”
Pipe clamp
Adaptor MC3/8” x MJIC3/4”
Manifold caps JIC3/4”
Solenoid valve 12VDC
Hydraulic hose 1/2” SAE100R2Tx 146”
Elbow 90 degrees, MC3/8 x JIC3/4”
Pipe clamp
1
1
1
1
8
4
4
1
2
1
1
8
8
7
2
2
2 JIC3/4” x Elbow 3/4”
2 JIC3/4” x Lbow3/4”
2 JIC3/4” x Lbow3/4”
2 JIC3/4” x Lbow3/4”
4
5
2 2xFJIC3/4”
8
8
2
1
2 JIC3/4 x LbowJIC3/4”
7
4
.
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20. HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS AND PARTS LIST 7.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
715001
715002
715003
715004
715005
715006
715007
715007
715008
715009
715010
715011
715012
715013
715014
715015
715016
715017
715018
715019
715020
715021
715022
715023
Cylinder
“A”
Cylinder cap
Cylinder rod 1100 x 45MM
Seal Kit
Piston
Lock nut M33 x 2.0
Cylinder
“B”
Cylinder cap
Cylinder rod 800x 45MM
Seal kit
Piston
Lock nut M33 x 2.0
Cylinder
“C”
Cylinder cap
Cylinder rod 500 x 44MM
Seal Kit
Piston
Lock nut M27 x 2.0
Cylinder
“D”
Cylinder cap
Cylinder rod 300 x 30
Seal kit
Piston
Lock nut M27 x 2.0
1
1
1
1 set
1
1
1
1
1 set
1
1
1
1
1
1 set
1
1
1
1
1
1 set
1
1
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21. WHEELS, AXLES & PARTS LIST 8.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
.
815001
815002
815003
815004
815005
815006
815007
815008
815009
815010
815011
815012
815013
815014
815015
815016
815017
815018
815019
815020
815021
815022
815023
815024
815025
815026
Axle
Wheel hub
Guider dowel
Spacer washer M40x61x8
Bushing
Cam
Cam holder
Washer M85x130x10
Release spring
Bearing 32017
Drum brake
Brake hub
Grease fitting
Sir Clip I30
Stud bolt HM18x1.5
Nut stud M18x1.5
Bearing 32211
Washer M45x50x5
Castle nut HK45x2.0
Cotter pin V6x70
Hub cap
Cam
Link
Brake shoe
Brake lining
Brake support
1
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
4
4
16
16
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
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22. PTO CARDAN SHAFT & PARTS LIST 9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
.
915001
PTO Drive shaft W2500
915002
Tractor end QD yoke 1-3/8Z6
915003
Tractor end QD yoke 1-3/4Z6
915004
Flanged yoke 138mm - 317807
915005
Cross bearing
915006
915007
915008
Inboard yoke inner shaft
915009
Lock pin
915010
Inner shaft
915011
Outer shaft
915012
Inboard yoke outer shaft
915013
Lock washer M12SS
916014
Bolt M12x25x1.75SS
915015 Safety guard outer tube and cone SD25
915016 Safety guard inner tube and cone SD25
915017
Friction clutch EK96/4 - 210
915018 Clutch housing flanged 138mm - 367767
915019
Ring 367718
915020
Friction disk 177009 - 100x157mm
915021
Clutch hub 3/4Z6 196380
915022
Drive plate 367726
915023
Drive plate 367725
915024
spring pack 210
915025
Tension setting ring
915026
Conical clamp bolt 1-3/4 192953
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
6
6
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
.
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23. ELECTRICAL CONTROLS & COMPONENTS 10.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
101501
101502
101503
101504
101504
101506
101507
101508
101509
101510
101511
101512
101513
101514
101515
101516
101517
101518
101519
101520
101521
Control box housing
16 pin female insert
Cover
16 pin male insert
Cable lamp PG 21 Olflex
16 gauge AWG x 18, 15ft braided cable
16 gauge AWG x 18, 40” braided cable
Control Box 220x120x90
Power cable clamp
Power cable 10AWG 48”, 20AMP
Joystick control Siemens
Label holder Siemens
Label sticker
ON/OFF Main Switch
Indicator ON light lamp holder
12VDC bulb
Contact segments
12VDC Zener Diode
Fuse holder
Fuse 10Amp slow, 5 x 20
Safety warning revolving beacon Amber
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
8
1
1
1
8
8
2
2
1
.
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24. CABLE HARNESS & CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 11.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
111501
111502
111503
111504
111505
111506
111507
111508
111509
111510
Tail light complete
Junction box
Plug socket
Plug cable end
Electrical cable 79”, 7 strands 14AWG
Electrical cable 32”, 7 strands 14AWG
Electrical cable 100”, 7 strands 14 AWG
Electrical cable 32”, 7 strands 14AWG
Plug
Socket
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
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25. ELECTRICAL OUTLET WIRING 12.
1
121501
Electrical socket outlet wiring connections
and cable color or number:
Pos.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Wire color
Yellow
Blue
White
Green
Chestnut
Red
Black
Connecting
LH Flash
Vacant
Ground
RH Flash
Side light
Brake light & stop light
Vacant
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26. WRENCH SETTINGS & CONVERSION TABLES .
Inch
Milimeters
1/8”
3
11/16
4
13/64
5
1/4
6
9/32
7
21/64
8
3/8
9
13/32
10
7/16
11
31/64
12
33/64-17/32 13
4” Inches
2” “
1” “
1/2 “
3/4 “
=
=
=
=
=
100mm
50mm
25mm
12.5mm
19mm
Inch
9/16
19/32
41/64-21/32
11/16
23/32
3/4
51/64-13/16
27/32
7/8
29/32
61/64-31/32
1”
1/2”
1/4
1/8
1/16
1/32
Milimeters
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
12.5mm
6.3mm
3.15mm
1.16mm
0.8mm
IMPORTANT: Prices are valid for 12 months from date of issue.
Check for unmarked prices prior to ordering.
In an effort to improve quality, we have the right to make changes both
structural and geometrical functions and configurations. With new and
improved production methods and material, we are expecting to further reduce
parts prices in the near future.
In order to ensure validity of your warranty and our free of charge support and
technical assistance, buy ONLY original parts.
Thank you
The Management
Model RD 15, Roadside Ditcher.
Parts & Maintenance Manual.
S. Carolina Department of Transportation, Marion S. Carolina ditch maintenance crew.
It is our privilege and without notice to make changes to geometrical features, shape,
appearance, mechanical function and/or configuration, and components as we are
constantly improving both the quality and durability of ALL our machinery and
implements. Please check the validity of these photos prior to ordering new equipment.
The Management
US Ditcher, Inc.
July 1, 2003
US DITCHER INC., 1805 SOUTHPORT RD., SPARTANBURG SC 20306 - USA.
1805 SOUTHPORT RD., SPARTANBURG SC 29306 - USA.
Tel. (1) 864 948 0884, Fax: (1) 864 948 0987 Toll Free (1) 888 842 1631.
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