• Ditch Witch 1010 Trencher Manual
• Ditch Witch Trencher Parts Diagram

.HT25 - SERVICE SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SERVICE SERIAL NUMBER RECORD Record serial number and date of purchase in spaces provided. Tractor serial number is located as shown.

Date of Manufacture: Date of Purchase: Tractor Serial Number: Front Attachment Serial Number.Return damaged parts to dealer for inspection and Warranty consideration. Order genuine Ditch Witch replacement or repair parts from your authorized Ditch Witch dealer. Use of another manufacturer's parts may void warranty.If you sell your equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner. If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch dealer. If you need assistance in locating a dealer, visit our website at www.ditchwitch.com or write to the following address.Copyright 2000 by The Charles Machine Works, Inc., Perry, Oklahoma, Ditch Witch, Jet Trac, Pro Tech, Fluid Miser, Perma-Soil, Modularmatic, Roto Witch, AutoCrowd, and Subsite are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc. CMW is a trademark of The Charles Machine Works, Inc.HT25 - CONTENTS CONTENTS SERVICE.1 Serial Number Record.HT25 - CONTENTS TRACTOR.35 Daily Inspection.HT25.93.HT25 - CONTENTS.HT25 - OVERVIEW OVERVIEW The HT25 is a 25 hp (18.6 kW) riding tractor that can be fitted with a centerline, wide centerline, or offset digging boom. Optional cab, backfill blade, backhoe, drilling attachment, and mechanical trench cleaner are available.

The HT25 is designed to cut trenches up to 36 in (91 cm) deep and 16 in (40 cm) wide.HT25 - OVERVIEW.HT25 - CONTROLS OVERVIEW CONTROLS OVERVIEW 1. Fuel gauge 2. Accessory socket. 13. Start interlock indicators 3. Backfill blade control. 14.

Engine water temperature indicator 4. Dome light switch. 15.

Engine oil pressure indicator 5. Windshield wiper switch. 16.HT25 - CONTROLS DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS Throttle This lever controls engine speed. Push to increase speed.

Pull to reduce speed. Ic0128h.eps Accessory Socket This optional outlet can be used to provide power for work lights or other equipment.HT25 - CONTROLS DESCRIPTIONS Backfill Blade Control This optional lever raises, lowers, and swings backfill blade. Push to lower blade. Pull to raise blade.

Move right to swing blade right. Move left to swing blade left.HT25 - CONTROLS DESCRIPTIONS Windshield Wiper Switch This optional switch controls windshield wipers. Press right to turn on. Press left to turn off. Ic0225h.eps Track Controls These levers, used together, control left and right track speed and direction.HT25 - CONTROLS DESCRIPTIONS Start Interlock Indicators To start machine, these must be lit, indicating the following conditions have been met:. Operator is in seat.

Track controls are in neutral. Digging chain clutch is not ic0138x.eps engaged.HT25 - CONTROLS DESCRIPTIONS Glow Plug Button This button helps start cold engine. To operate, first turn ignition switch to first position. If ambient temperature is below 40° F (4° C), press and hold button for 15 seconds.HT25 - CONTROLS DESCRIPTIONS Fuel Gauge This gauge indicates fuel level in tank. Use only #2 diesel fuel. Engine Temperature Indicator This indicator lights if cooling system water overheats.

Turn off engine and let cool. Check cooling system fluid level.HT25 - CONTROLS DESCRIPTIONS Heater Temperature Control This optional knob adjusts heater temperature. Turn clockwise for warmer.

Turn counterclockwise for cooler. Hourmeter This gauge, located under seat, records engine operating time. Use these times to schedule lubrication and maintenance.Use equipment carefully. Stop operation and investigate anything that does not look or feel right.

Do not operate unit where flammable gas is present. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer if you have any question about operation, maintenance, or equipment use.It should meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Lighting Kit If you need additional light, plug lighting kit into provided outlet. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for further information.

Ditch Witch 1010 Trencher Manual

UNDERGROUND HAZARDS Striking underground hazards can cause explosion, electrocution, fire, and exposure to hazardous materials.HT25 - SAFETY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Before operating any equipment, review emergency procedures and check that all safety precautions have been taken. EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN - Turn ignition switch to stop position or push remote engine stop button.

Electric Strike Description When working near electric cables, remember the following:.HT25 - SAFETY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES If an Electric Line is Damaged On Tractor 1. Remain on tractor. Warn people nearby that an electric strike has occurred. Instruct them to leave the area and contact utility. Raise attachments and drive from immediate area.HT25 - SAFETY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES If a Gas Line is Damaged 1. Immediately shut off engine(s) and remove any ignition sources. LEAVE AREA as quickly as possible.

Warn others that a gas line has been cut and that they should leave area.HT25 - SAFETY JOBSITE CLASSIFICATION JOBSITE CLASSIFICATION Inspecting Jobsite. Follow U.S. Department of Labor regulations on excavating and trenching (Part 1926, Subpart P) and other similar regulations. Contact One-Call (888-258-0808) and any utility companies which do not subscribe to One-Call.HT25 - SAFETY JOBSITE CLASSIFICATION Selecting a Classification Jobsites are classified according to underground hazards present. If working.

Then classify jobsite as. Within 10 ft (3 m) of a buried electric electric line within 10 ft (3 m) of a natural.HT25 - SAFETY JOBSITE CLASSIFICATION Applying Precautions Once classified, precautions appropriate for jobsite must be taken. Electric Jobsite Precautions Use one or both of these methods. Expose line by careful hand digging or soft excavation. Have service shut down while work is in progress.

Have electric company test lines before returning them to service.HT25 - SAFETY JOBSITE CLASSIFICATION Crystalline Silica (Quartz) Dust Follow these guidelines when trenching, sawing or drilling through material that might produce dust containing crystalline silica (quartz) dust. Know the work operations where exposure to crystalline silica may occur.

Be aware of health effects of crystallline silica and that smoking adds to the damage.HT25 - SAFETY SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS These classifications and the icons defined on the following pages work together to alert you to situations which could be harmful to you, jobsite bystanders or your equipment. When you see these words and icons in the book or on the machine, carefully read and follow all instructions.HT25 - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS Moving digging teeth will kill you or cut off arm or leg. Turning shaft will kill you or crush arm or leg. Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury. Know location of lines and stay away.HT25 - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods.

Use and maintain proper safety equipment. Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury. Use proper procedures and equipment or stay away.HT25 - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS Explosion possible.

Serious injury or equipment damage could occur. Follow directions carefully. Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use equipment correctly.

Looking into fiber optic cable could result in permanent vision damage. Do not look into ends of fiber optic or unidentified cable.HT25 - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS Fire or explosion possible. Fumes could ignite and cause burns. No smoking, no flame, no spark. Moving traffic - hazardous situation. Death or serious injury could result.

Avoid moving vehicles, wear high visibility clothing, post appropriate warning signs.HT25 - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS Flying objects may cause injury. Wear hard hat and safety glasses. Hot parts may cause burns. Do not touch until cool. Exposure to high noise levels may cause hearing loss. Wear hearing protection. Fall possible.

Slips or trips may result in injury.HT25 - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS.NOTICES:. Read operator's manual before operating equipment. Follow instructions carefully. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for operation information or demonstration. Wear hard hat, safety glasses, and other protective gear required by job.

Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing that can.HT25 - TRACTOR STARTUP STARTUP Before operating tractor, read engine manufacturer’s starting and operating instructions. Follow instructions for new engine break- 1. Fasten seatbelt. Check that track controls and digging chain control are in neutral position.

Move hand throttle to 1/2 open.HT25 - TRACTOR STARTUP 5. Indicators will light. If engine does not turn, check start interlock display. See CONTROLS. If engine turns but does not start within 10 seconds, allow starter to cool before trying to start again.HT25 - TRACTOR OPERATION OPERATION 1. Raise backfill blade and digging boom. Adjust throttle.

Move track controls to forward or reverse. Moving traffic – hazardous situation. Death or serious injury could result.

Avoid moving vehicles, wear high visibility clothing, post appropriate warning signs.HT25 - TRANSPORTATION LIFT TRANSPORTATION LIFT Lifting Points Lifting points are identified by lifting decals. Lifting at any other point can be unsafe and can damage machinery. Lifting Unit Before lifting, check SPECIFICATIONS. Use a hoist capable of supporting equipment’s size and weight.HT25 - TRANSPORTATION TIEDOWN TIEDOWN Tiedown Points Tiedown points are identified by tiedown decals. Securing unit to trailer at any other points may be unsafe and can damage machinery. Tie Down Unit Attach tiedowns at front and rear tiedown points. Make sure.HT25 - TRANSPORTATION HAUL HAUL Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury.

Use proper procedures and equipment or stay away. Sf1014 NOTICES:. Read trailer operator’s manual before loading or transporting your machine. Incorrectly loaded machine can slip or cause trailer sway.HT25 - TRANSPORTATION HAUL Loading 1. Fasten seatbelt and start engine.

See TRACTOR for startup procedures. Raise backfill blade and digging boom, but keep them low. NOTICE: Stability is reduced if digging boom is offset. Slowly drive tractor onto trailer until tiedown position is reached.HT25 - TRANSPORTATION HAUL Unloading 1.

Check that track drive controls are in neutral. Remove tiedowns. Fasten seatbelt and start engine. Rollover possible. If machine rolls over, you could be thrown from seat and killed or crushed.

Wear seat belt.HT25 - TRANSPORTATION Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use equipment correctly. Sf1027 Under normal conditions, unit should not be towed. If unit becomes disabled and towing is necessary:. tow for short distances at less than 1 mph (1.6 km/h),.HT25 - TRENCHING CONTROL OVERVIEW TRENCHING CONTROL OVERVIEW 1. Boom lift control 2. Digging chain control.HT25 - TRENCHING CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS Boom Lift Control This lever raises or lowers digging boom.

Push to lower. Pull to raise. Ic0127h.eps Digging Chain Control This switch starts the digging chain. Slide orange tab down and press top of switch to start digging chain.HT25 - TRENCHING SETUP SETUP Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment.

Ditch Witch Trencher Parts Diagram

NOTICE: Know and comply with regulations covering One-Call service and utility notification before digging or drilling.HT25 - TRENCHING SETUP 1. Fasten and adjust seat belt. Start tractor and adjust throttle. Raise boom and backfill blade. Adjust throttle and drive to starting point.

Move in line with planned trench. Lower backfill blade.HT25 - TRENCHING OPERATION OPERATION 1. Lower backfill blade to reduce shock when trenching begins. Adjust throttle. Engage digging chain control. DIGGING CHAIN WILL MOVE. Moving digging teeth will cause death or serious injury.

NOTICES:.HT25 - TRENCHING OPERATION 4. Increase engine speed to full throttle. Slowly lower digging boom to desired trench depth. Raise backfill blade. Push track controls forward to trenching speed. When trench is complete, move track controls to neutral.For more information, contact your Ditch Witch dealer. Trench Cleaner Trench cleaners remove spoils from the trench floor.

For more information about the mechanical trench cleaner available for use on the HT25, contact your Ditch Witch dealer.HT25 - TRENCHING.HT25 - BACKHOE CONTROL OVERVIEW BACKHOE CONTROL OVERVIEW 1. Bucket/dipper control 2. Boom/swing control 3. Position adjustment sleeves 4. Stow lock.HT25 - BACKHOE CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS Position Adjustment Sleeves These sleeves allow movement of boom/swing control and bucket/ dipper control between stowed position and operating position.

Lift sleeve (1) and pull control (2) to operating position. Release sleeve before operating.HT25 - BACKHOE CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS Boom/Swing Control This control moves boom left or right and raises or lowers boom.

Move left to swing left. Move right to swing right. Pull to raise. Ic0042c.eps. Push to lower.HT25 - BACKHOE SETUP SETUP 1. Move track controls to neutral position.

Lower rear attachment to 6 in (152 mm) above ground. Check that backfill blade is straight and lower it to ground. Adjust throttle. NOTICE: Engine speed affects speed of backhoe operation.HT25 - BACKHOE OPERATION OPERATION 1. Use boom/swing control and bucket/dipper control to dig hole or trench. Keep dipper and boom at right angles as much as possible for maximum power.

Keep bucket in line with dipper as.HT25 - BACKHOE.HT25 - LUBRICATION LUBRICATION Proper lubrication and maintenance protects Ditch Witch equipment from damage and failure. In extreme conditions, lubricate more frequently. Use only recommended lubricants.

Fill to capacities listed in SPECIFICATIONS.

Hi All,A good friend of mine borrowed a trencher from another friend and just dropped it off leaving me to figure out what all the levers and wheels do. It a Charles Machine Works walk behind model M4. I did a little internet searching and discovered this is an early Ditch Witch but wasn't able to find any info on how to run the thing.I think the teeth need sharpening because I was playing and the ground speed seems to be too fast for the trench cutter even at the slowest speed I could figure out.The ground around here isn't rocky or clay and digs pretty easy. If you lock both wheels it bogs down and tries to pull the cutter up out of the trench. If you leave one wheel unlocked the other wheel spins enough so you can dig but no way it's going to dig a straight trench.Any trencher experts out there that could give me a few tips? I have about 950 feet of trenching to do and will be able to keep the trencher for probably a couple of weeks.ThanksBob.

Here is a shot from the business end. After looking it over I have figured out that the two levers are connected to a 3 speed transmission that could have came from a early Ford or Chevy. The input and output shafts have been modified for the trencher. If I could remember how the shift levers worked from my 49 Ford days I would have the trans figured out.The big horizontal wheel lowers and raises the digger, easy one. Not sure what the lever on the right side of the engine does yet unless it engages the chain drive from the engine.

The right wheel can be disconnected from the drive train by loosening the star wheel.Not sure what the lever on the inside of the right wheel is? Here is a shot of a couple of the teeth,Looks to me like they could use a little grinding but I have no idea if I should try to sharpen them or not???I have no experience with this particular type trencher but it appears to me that one of the cutter teeth is on the wrong side of the chain in the provided picture.

It could be that this trencher was made to cut the center between the inside and outside teeth, but with my limited experience I have never seen a trencher built in that manner. The teeth actual look pretty good to me as far as sharp. Sharp edge won't last very long in dirt or rocky ground. My guess is that ground speed is your issue. The teeth appear correct to me. I recently bought a brand new chain for mine (Ouch $$$), and there is a pattern that uses only one left-handed type of tooth, and one right-handed type in combination with varied mounting arrangement to produce a distribution of cutting positions along the width of the trench.

The teeth seem OK as far as sharpness, but this machine does NOT have gobs of power to spare, particularly with deeper/wider trenching or harder ground. It looks like it may be set up for about 5' trench width, so it's certainly worth a try before spending a lot of time on the teeth right away - especially if you just have a small job ahead.As far as travel speed during digging, the first thing I would check is the reducer shift lever (on the reducer assembly next to the right tire in the second photo). It is a flat tab on the reducer that slides up and down several inches in the slot in the reducer.

This is a strange thing so be careful. In one position (down, I believe), the entire reducer (with the shift lever itself) will spin rapidly as the machine moves, and in the other, it will lock into the approximate rotation shown in the pic. It looks like the the lever may be in the lower position, which is the MOBILE position. This would only give you ONE speed in the digging direction (which is actually reverse mobile) and three in the opposite - and these will be much too fast for digging operations. You need to make sure that the lever is in the upper (DIG) position. Again, in this position, the housing (and lever) should lock into position and not rotate when digging.

In DIG mode, you will get three travel speeds in the digging direction (1st gear is quite slow here - you have to watch closely to see the wheels spin) and one reverse to back the trencher up during trenching. Only change these settings with the slip (Master) clutch disengaged and ALWAYS watch your fingers/limbs!Finally, during digging the locking nut (wheel clutch) on the right wheel should be tight during digging (this locks both wheels to the axle so it will run straight), and can be loosened (right wheel free-spins) during 'mobiling' to ease turning.Regards,Andy.