Ditch-witch SK850 Footings Machine Manuel d'utilisateur

SK850Operator’s Manual053-2790Issue 2.0Original InstructionCMW®

SK850 Operator’s Manual Contents - 9CMW®ContentsOverviewmachine serial number, information about the type of work this machine is designed to perform,

SK850 Operator’s Manual Specifications - 99SK850 Power SpecificationsCMW®SK850 Power SpecificationsSpecifications are called out according to SAE reco

Specifications - 100 SK850 Operator’s ManualSK850 withTR50CMW®SK850 withTR50 Dimensions are based on TR50 attachment and 24” (609.6) boom. Dimensio

CMW®SK850 Operator’s Manual Support - 101ProcedureSupportProcedureNotify your dealer immediately of any malfunction or failure of Ditch Witch® equipme

CMW®Warranty - 102 SK850 Operator’s ManualWarrantyDitch Witch® Equipment and Replacement PartsLimited Warranty PolicySubject to the limitation and exc

SK850 Operator’s Manual Service Record - 105CMW®Service RecordService Performed Date Hours

CMW®Service Record - 106 SK850 Operator’s ManualService Performed Date Hours

Contents - 10 SK850 Operator’s ManualCMW®Service Recorda record of major service performed on the machine105

SK850 Operator’s Manual Safety - 11CMW®SafetyChapter ContentsGuidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Emergency Pr

Safety - 12 SK850 Operator’s ManualGuidelinesCMW®GuidelinesFollow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment:• Complete proper training a

SK850 Operator’s Manual Safety - 13Emergency ProceduresCMW®Emergency Procedures Before operating any equipment, review emergency procedures and check

Safety - 14 SK850 Operator’s ManualEmergency ProceduresCMW®If an Electric Line is Damaged• dealer.• Contact utility company to shut off power.• Do no

SK850 Operator’s Manual Safety - 15Emergency ProceduresCMW®If a Gas Line is Damaged If you suspect a gas line has been damaged, take the following a

Safety - 16 SK850 Operator’s ManualEmergency ProceduresCMW®If a Fiber Optic Cable is DamagedDo not look into cut ends of fiber optic or unidentified c

SK850 Operator’s Manual Safety - 17Safety Alert ClassificationsCMW®Safety Alert ClassificationsThese classifications and the icons defined on the foll

Safety - 18 SK850 Operator’s ManualMachine Safety AlertsCMW®Machine Safety Alerts 1Crushing weight. Place cylinder lock on extended cylinder and sec

SK850 Operator’s Manual Overview - 1CMW®OverviewChapter ContentsSerial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Intended Use . . .

SK850 Operator’s Manual Safety - 19Machine Safety AlertsCMW®4Tiedown location. See Transport chapter for more information.274-3185Moving parts could c

Safety - 20 SK850 Operator’s ManualAttachment Safety AlertsCMW®Attachment Safety AlertsTR50 1Moving digging teeth can kill. Trench cave-in can cause

CMW®SK850 Operator’s Manual Controls - 21ControlsChapter ContentsGauges and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Graphic Display.

Controls - 22 SK850 Operator’s ManualGauges and IndicatorsCMW®Gauges and Indicators1. Auxiliary outlet2. Graphic display3. Hydraulic fluid level sight

CMW®SK850 Operator’s Manual Controls - 23Gauges and Indicators2. Graphic display See “Graphic Display” on page 24.3. Hydraulic fluid sight glass Show

Controls - 24 SK850 Operator’s ManualGraphic DisplayCMW®Graphic Display1. High exhaust temperature indicator2. Air filter restriction indicator3. Hydr

CMW®SK850 Operator’s Manual Controls - 25Graphic DisplayItem Description Notes1. High exhaust temperature indicatorIndicates high exhaust temperature.

Controls - 26 SK850 Operator’s ManualGraphic DisplayCMW®5. Diagnostic message indicator Appears when there is a diagnostic trouble code. This indicate

CMW®SK850 Operator’s Manual Controls - 27Graphic Display8. Engine coolant temperature indicatorDisplays coolant temperature. IMPORTANT: If temperature

Controls - 28 SK850 Operator’s ManualGraphic DisplayCMW®12. Engine speed decrease buttonTo decrease engine speed, push.IMPORTANT: Each button press de

Overview - 2 SK850 Operator’s ManualSerial Number LocationCMW®Serial Number LocationRecord serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided. Uni

CMW®SK850 Operator’s Manual Controls - 29Graphic Display16. Service reminders buttonPress to go to the service reminders screen. 17. Engine RPM setpoi

Controls - 30 SK850 Operator’s ManualGraphic DisplayCMW®20. Engine percent load gaugeDisplays the load on the engine. Item Description Notesc00ic115w.

CMW®SK850 Operator’s Manual Controls - 31Service Interval ScreenService Interval Screen 1. Selected service reminder2. Service reminder interval3. Tim

Controls - 32 SK850 Operator’s ManualService Interval ScreenCMW®4. Time base calculator Displays the time base for the service reminder. 5. Reset opti

CMW®SK850 Operator’s Manual Controls - 33Service Interval Screen10. Down selection Will move the selection on the screen down. Item Description Notesc

Controls - 34 SK850 Operator’s ManualControlsCMW®Controls1. Left track drive control orTrack drive joystick (optional)2. Right track drive control orT

CMW®SK850 Operator’s Manual Controls - 35ControlsItem Description Notes1. Left track drive control2. Right track drive controlTo move forward, push.To

Controls - 36 SK850 Operator’s ManualControlsCMW®4. Ignition switch To start engine, insert key and turn clockwise.To stop engine, turn key countercl

CMW®SK850 Operator’s Manual Controls - 37Engine CompartmentEngine Compartment 1. Battery disconnect switchItem Description Notes1. Battery disconnect

Controls - 38 SK850 Operator’s ManualTool CarrierCMW®Tool Carrier 1. Level indicator 2. Attachment latchesItem Description Notes1. Level indicator To

SK850 Operator’s Manual Overview - 3Intended UseCMW®Intended UseThe SK850 is a platform, rubber track mini skid steer unit designed for light-to mediu

SK850 Operator’s Manual Prepare - 39CMW®PrepareChapter ContentsGather Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Inspect Site . .

Prepare - 40 SK850 Operator’s ManualGather InformationCMW®Gather InformationA successful job begins before you start working. The first step in planni

SK850 Operator’s Manual Prepare - 41Inspect SiteCMW®Inspect SiteInspect jobsite before transporting equipment. Check for the following:• changes in el

Prepare - 42 SK850 Operator’s ManualClassify JobsiteCMW®Classify JobsiteInspect Jobsite• Inspect jobsite and perimeter for evidence of underground haz

SK850 Operator’s Manual Prepare - 43Classify JobsiteCMW®Apply PrecautionsOnce classified, precautions appropriate for jobsite must be taken.Electric J

Prepare - 44 SK850 Operator’s ManualCheck Supplies and Prepare EquipmentCMW®Check Supplies and Prepare EquipmentSupplies•fuel •keys•lubricants• per

SK850 Operator’s Manual Prepare - 45Connect AttachmentCMW®Connect AttachmentAttachment 1. Position attachment on level surface with enough space be

Prepare - 46 SK850 Operator’s ManualConnect AttachmentCMW®7. Ensure pins are engaged by rotating attachment down. t43om007w.eps

SK850 Operator’s Manual Prepare - 47Connect AttachmentCMW®Hydraulic HosesIf attachment requires hydraulic power for operation, connect hydraulic hoses

Prepare - 48 SK850 Operator’s ManualConnect AttachmentCMW®

Overview - 4 SK850 Operator’s ManualUnit ComponentsCMW®Unit Components1. Operator station2. Tracks3. Engine compartment4. Lift arms5. Mount platet43om

SK850 Operator’s Manual Drive - 49CMW®DriveChapter ContentsStart Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Drive. . . .

Drive - 50 SK850 Operator’s ManualStart UnitCMW®Start Unit 1. Ensure all controls are in neutral.2. If necessary, use glow plugs to warm cold engine.3

SK850 Operator’s Manual Drive - 51DriveCMW®Safe Slope OperationOperating safely on a slope depends upon many factors including:• Distribution of machi

Drive - 52 SK850 Operator’s ManualShut DownCMW®Shut Down1. Lower lift arms to ground.2. Move all controls to neutral position.3. Engage parking brake.

SK850 Operator’s Manual Transport - 53CMW®TransportChapter ContentsLift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Transport - 54 SK850 Operator’s ManualLiftCMW®LiftPointsLifting points are identified by lifting decals. Lifting at other points is unsafe and can dam

SK850 Operator’s Manual Transport - 55LiftCMW®Procedure Use a hoist capable of supporting the equipment's size and weight. See “Specifications” o

Transport - 56 SK850 Operator’s ManualHaulCMW®HaulLoad1. Disengage parking brake.2. Start engine.3. Adjust throttle to low speed.4. Pull lift arm cont

SK850 Operator’s Manual Transport - 57HaulCMW®Tie DownPointsTiedown points are identified by tiedown decals. Securing to truck or trailer at other poi

Transport - 58 SK850 Operator’s ManualHaulCMW®Unload1. Prepare trailer and ramps for unloading.2. Remove tiedowns.3. Start engine.4. Disengage parking

SK850 Operator’s Manual Overview - 5Operator OrientationCMW®Operator Orientation1. Front of unit2. Right side of unit3. Rear of unit4. Left side of un

SK850 Operator’s Manual Transport - 59TowCMW®Tow Under normal conditions, unit should not be towed. If unit breaks down and towing is necessary:• att

Transport - 60 SK850 Operator’s ManualTowCMW®Prepare Unit for Towing1. Block tracks. 2. Engage parking brake if engine will start (shown).3. Loosen by

SK850 Operator’s Manual Trench - 61CMW®TrenchChapter ContentsSetup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Operation

Trench - 62 SK850 Operator’s ManualSetupCMW®Setup1. Start unit. See page 50 for start-up procedures.2. Drive to starting point. Move in line with plan

SK850 Operator’s Manual Trench - 63OperationCMW®Operation 1. Adjust throttle to low idle. Use breathing protection when exposed to silica d

Trench - 64 SK850 Operator’s ManualOperationCMW®2. Engage attachment control.3. Increase engine speed to full throttle.4. Slowly lower digging boom to

SK850 Operator’s Manual Complete the Job - 65CMW®Complete the JobChapter ContentsRinse Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Complete the Job - 66 SK850 Operator’s ManualRinse EquipmentCMW®Rinse Equipment1. Spray water onto equipment to remove dirt and mud. 2. Open hood and

SK850 Operator’s Manual Service - 67CMW®ServiceChapter ContentsPrecautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68• Working u

Service - 68 SK850 Operator’s ManualPrecautionsCMW®Precautions Working under Raised Lift Arms Use safety supports as indicated when working under r

Overview - 6 SK850 Operator’s ManualAbout This ManualCMW®About This ManualThis manual contains information for the proper use of this machine. See the

SK850 Operator’s Manual Service - 69OverviewCMW®OverviewRecommended Lubricants/Service KeyProper lubrication and maintenance protects Ditch Witch® equ

Service - 70 SK850 Operator’s ManualEngine Oil Temperature ChartCMW®For more information on engine lubrication and maintenance, see your engine manual

SK850 Operator’s Manual Service - 71Engine Oil Temperature ChartCMW®Approved FuelThe engine is this unit is designed to run on diesel fuel. Use only h

Service - 72 SK850 Operator’s ManualStartup/10 HourCMW®Startup/10 Hour Check Engine Oil Level Check engine oil level at dipstick opening (1) at star

SK850 Operator’s Manual Service - 73Startup/10 HourCMW®Check Engine Air Filter Service Indicator Check air filter service indicator (shown) at startup

Service - 74 SK850 Operator’s ManualStartup/10 HourCMW®Check Lug Nut Torque Check lug nut torque at 10 hours, 50 hours and every 200 hours thereafter.

SK850 Operator’s Manual Service - 75Startup/10 HourCMW®Check Coolant Level Check coolant level, with engine cool, at overflow bottle at startup and e

Service - 76 SK850 Operator’s ManualStartup/10 HourCMW®Check Hydraulic Hoses Check hydraulic hoses for leaks at startup and every 10 hours.Pr

SK850 Operator’s Manual Service - 77Startup/10 HourCMW®TR50Lube Auger BearingLube auger bearing zerk with MPG every 10 hours.Check Digging Chain Tensi

Service - 78 SK850 Operator’s ManualStartup/10 HourCMW®Check Restraint Bar PositionCheck restraint bar position every 10 hours, or anytime the digging

SK850 Operator’s Manual Foreword - 7CMW®ForewordThis manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation instr

SK850 Operator’s Manual Service - 7950 HourCMW®50 Hour Change Engine Oil and Filter (Initial) Change engine oil after 50 hours. Raise lift arms and

Service - 80 SK850 Operator’s Manual50 HourCMW®Check Fan Belt for Tension and DamageCheck belt tension every 50 hours. Belt is properly tensioned whe

SK850 Operator’s Manual Service - 8150 HourCMW®Check Lug Nut Torque Check lug nut torque at 10 hours, 50 hours and every 200 hours thereafter. Tighten

Service - 82 SK850 Operator’s Manual200 HourCMW®200 Hour Change Engine Oil and Filter Change engine oil and filter every 200 hours. Raise lift arms

SK850 Operator’s Manual Service - 83200 HourCMW®Change Hydraulic Filter Change hydraulic filter every 200 hours.Check Lug Nut Torque Check lug nut to

Service - 84 SK850 Operator’s Manual500 HourCMW®500 Hour Change Fuel Filter Change filter every 500 hours. If you refuel from cans, replace filter m

SK850 Operator’s Manual Service - 85500 HourCMW®Change Water Separator Filter Change water separator filter every 500 hours. 1. Turn off at valve (1)

Service - 86 SK850 Operator’s Manual2000 HourCMW®2000 HourChange Engine Coolant Drain cooling system at drain (2). Add approved coolant at fill (1) ev

SK850 Operator’s Manual Service - 87As NeededCMW®As Needed Change Air Filter Change air filter when red band on indicator (1) is visible. Replac

Service - 88 SK850 Operator’s ManualAs NeededCMW®Check Water Separator Filter Drain water separator filter when red float ring is raised, indicating

Foreword - 8 SK850 Operator’s ManualCMW®SK850Operator’s ManualIssue number 2.0 / OM-12/14Part number 053-2790Copyright 2014by The Charles Machine Work

SK850 Operator’s Manual Service - 89As NeededCMW®Adjust Idler Roller Bearings Adjust idler roller bearings to keep dirt, grass, and other foreign mat

Service - 90 SK850 Operator’s ManualAs NeededCMW®Check Battery Check battery as needed. Keep battery clean and terminals free of corrosion. To clean:

SK850 Operator’s Manual Service - 91As NeededCMW®Charge Battery Before You Start Electronic components can be easily damaged by electrical surges. Ju

Service - 92 SK850 Operator’s ManualAs NeededCMW®Charging Procedure (Engine Off)1. Park service vehicle close to disabled equipment but do not allow v

SK850 Operator’s Manual Service - 93As NeededCMW®TR50Check Digging Chain Rollers, Sidebars, Pins, and BushingsPerform periodic visual inspections of d

Service - 94 SK850 Operator’s ManualAs NeededCMW®Replace Digging ChainVisually check digging chains for wear on rollers and sidebars (2). Check pins (

SK850 Operator’s Manual Service - 95As NeededCMW®To install digging chain:1. Position digging chain on ground with teeth down and pointed toward unit.

Service - 96 SK850 Operator’s ManualAs NeededCMW®14. Unclamp links. Slowly release cable and lower chain to ground.15. Lay chain on ground with teeth

SK850 Operator’s Manual Specifications - 97SK850 Basic UnitCMW®SpecificationsSK850 Basic Unit Dimensions U.S. MetricH2 Hinge pin height, max 83 in

Specifications - 98 SK850 Operator’s ManualSK850 Basic UnitCMW®Specifications are called out according to SAE recommended practices. Specifications ar