Ditch Witch HT25 Manual

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

Date of Purchase: Date of Purchase:
Tractor Serial Number: Tractor Serial Number:
Front Attachment Serial Number: Front Attachment Serial Number:
Engine Serial Number: Engine Serial Number:
Trailer Serial Number: Trailer Serial Number:
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SUPPORT PROCEDURE SUPPORT PROCEDURE
SUPPORT PROCEDURE SUPPORT PROCEDURE
Notify your dealer immediately of any malfunction or failure of Notify your dealer immediately of any malfunction or failure of
Ditch Witch equipment. Ditch Witch equipment.
Always give model, serial number, and approximate date of Always give model, serial number, and approximate date of
equipment purchase. This information should be recorded and equipment purchase. This information should be recorded and
placed on file by owner at time of purchase. placed on file by owner at time of purchase.
Return damaged parts to dealer for inspection and Warranty Return damaged parts to dealer for inspection and Warranty
consideration. consideration.
Order genuine Ditch Witch replacement or repair parts from your Order genuine Ditch Witch replacement or repair parts from your
authorized Ditch Witch dealer. Use of another manufacturer's authorized Ditch Witch dealer. Use of another manufacturer's
parts may void warranty. parts may void warranty.
RESOURCES RESOURCES
Publications Publications
Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for publications covering Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for publications covering
operation, service, and repair of your equipment. operation, service, and repair of your equipment.
Ditch Witch Training Ditch Witch Training

For information about on-site, individualized training, contact your For information about on-site, individualized training, contact your
Ditch Witch dealer. Ditch Witch dealer.
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FOREWORD FOREWORD
This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides
safety information and operation instructions to help you use and safety information and operation instructions to help you use and
maintain your Ditch Witch equipment. maintain your Ditch Witch equipment.
Read this manual before using your equipment. Keep it with the Read this manual before using your equipment. Keep it with the
equipment at all times for future reference. If you sell your equipment at all times for future reference. If you sell your
equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner. 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 a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch dealer.
If you need assistance in locating a dealer, visit our website at If you need assistance in locating a dealer, visit our website at
www.ditchwitch.com or write to the following address: www.ditchwitch.com or write to the following address:
The Charles Machine Works, Inc. The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Attn: Marketing Department Attn: Marketing Department
PO Box 66 PO Box 66
Perry, OK 73077-0066 Perry, OK 73077-0066
USA USA
The descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject to The descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject to
change. The Charles Machine Works, Inc. reserves the right to change. The Charles Machine Works, Inc. reserves the right to
improve equipment. Some product improvements may have taken improve equipment. Some product improvements may have taken
place after this manual was published. For the latest information place after this manual was published. For the latest information
on Ditch Witch equipment, see your Ditch Witch dealer. on Ditch Witch equipment, see your Ditch Witch dealer.
Thank you for buying and using Ditch Witch equipment. Thank you for buying and using Ditch Witch equipment.
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Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
Issue Number 1.0/OP-4/00 Issue Number 1.0/OP-4/00

Part Number 054-062 Part Number 054-062
Copyright 2000 Copyright 2000

by The Charles Machine Works, Inc., by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.,
Perry, Oklahoma Perry, Oklahoma
, Ditch Witch, Jet Trac, Pro Tech, Fluid Miser, Perma-Soil, , Ditch Witch, Jet Trac, Pro Tech, Fluid Miser, Perma-Soil,
Modularmatic, Roto Witch, AutoCrowd, and Subsite are Modularmatic, Roto Witch, AutoCrowd, and Subsite are
registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc. registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
CMW is a trademark of The Charles Machine Works, Inc. CMW is a trademark of The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Pierce Airrow is a registered trademark of Oklahoma Airrow, Inc. Pierce Airrow is a registered trademark of Oklahoma Airrow, Inc.
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CONTENTS CONTENTS
SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Serial Number Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Serial Number Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Support Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Support Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 FOREWORD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Underground Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Underground Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Emergency Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Emergency Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Jobsite Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Jobsite Classification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Safety Alert Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Safety Alert Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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TRACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 TRACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Daily Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Daily Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Tiedown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Tiedown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
TRENCHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 TRENCHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Control Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Control Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
BACKHOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 BACKHOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Control Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Control Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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LUBRICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Ground Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Ground Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Trencher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Trencher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Backfill Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Backfill Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Ground Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Ground Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Trencher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Trencher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
HT25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 HT25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
A225 Backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 A225 Backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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OVERVIEW OVERVIEW
The HT25 is a 25 hp (18.6 kW) riding tractor that can be fitted The HT25 is a 25 hp (18.6 kW) riding tractor that can be fitted
with a centerline, wide centerline, or offset digging boom. with a centerline, wide centerline, or offset digging boom.
Optional cab, backfill blade, backhoe, drilling attachment, and Optional cab, backfill blade, backhoe, drilling attachment, and
mechanical trench cleaner are available. The HT25 is designed to 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. cut trenches up to 36 in (91 cm) deep and 16 in (40 cm) wide.
1. Digging boom 1. Digging boom

2. Lift/tiedown point 2. Lift/tiedown point
3. Engine compartment 3. Engine compartment
4. Rollover Protective Structure 4. Rollover Protective Structure
5. Operator’s position 5. Operator’s position
6. Control console 6. Control console
7. Lift/tiedown point 7. Lift/tiedown point
8. Backfill blade* 8. Backfill blade*
*optional *optional
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HT25 - CONTROLS 11 HT25 - CONTROLS 11
OVERVIEW OVERVIEW
CONTROLS CONTROLS
OVERVIEW OVERVIEW
1. Throttle 12. Fuel gauge 1. Throttle 12. Fuel gauge

2. Accessory socket* 13. Start interlock indicators 2. Accessory socket* 13. Start interlock indicators
3. Backfill blade control* 14. Engine water temperature 3. Backfill blade control* 14. Engine water temperature
indicator indicator
4. Dome light switch* 4. Dome light switch*
15. Engine oil pressure indicator 15. Engine oil pressure indicator
5. Windshield wiper switch* 5. Windshield wiper switch*
16. Heater fan control* 16. Heater fan control*
6. Work light switch* 6. Work light switch*
17. Heater temperature control* 17. Heater temperature control*
7. Track controls 7. Track controls
18. Boom lift control** 18. Boom lift control**
8. Horn button 8. Horn button
19. Battery disconnect* 19. Battery disconnect*
9. Digging chain control** 9. Digging chain control**
20. Hourmeter 20. Hourmeter
10. Glow plug control 10. Glow plug control
* Optional * Optional
11. Ignition switch **See TRENCHING for a description of 11. Ignition switch **See TRENCHING for a description of
this control. this control.
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DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS
Throttle Throttle
This lever controls engine speed. This lever controls engine speed.
• Push to increase speed. • Push to increase speed.

• Pull to reduce speed. • Pull to reduce speed.
ic0128h.eps ic0128h.eps
Accessory Socket Accessory Socket
This optional outlet can be used to This optional outlet can be used to
provide power for work lights or other provide power for work lights or other
equipment. equipment.
Backfill Blade Control Backfill Blade Control
This optional lever raises, lowers, This optional lever raises, lowers,
and swings backfill blade. and swings backfill blade.
• Push to lower blade. • Push to lower blade.

• Pull to raise blade. • Pull to raise blade.
• Move right to swing blade • Move right to swing blade
right. right.
• Move left to swing blade left. • Move left to swing blade left.
Work Light Switch Work Light Switch
This optional switch controls front This optional switch controls front
and rear work lights. and rear work lights.
• Press right to turn on. • Press right to turn on.

• Press left to turn off. • Press left to turn off.
Dome Light Switch Dome Light Switch
This optional button controls interior dome light. This optional button controls interior dome light.
• Press top to turn on. • Press top to turn on.

• Press bottom to turn off. • Press bottom to turn off.
Windshield Wiper Switch Windshield Wiper Switch
This optional switch controls This optional switch controls

windshield wipers. windshield wipers.
• Press right to turn on. • Press right to turn on.

• Press left to turn off. • Press left to turn off.
Ic0225h.eps Ic0225h.eps
Track Controls Track Controls
These levers, used together, These levers, used together,

control left and right track speed control left and right track speed
and direction. and direction.
• Push to go forward. • Push to go forward.

• Pull to go backward. • Pull to go backward.
• Return to neutral to stop. Ic0227h.eps • Return to neutral to stop. Ic0227h.eps
• Use together to steer. • Use together to steer.
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Engine Oil Pressure Indicator
This indicator lights when oil This indicator lights when oil
pressure is low. Light will come on pressure is low. Light will come on
briefly when engine is started. briefly when engine is started.
If light remains on: If light remains on:
• Turn off engine. • Turn off engine.

ic1294.eps ic1294.eps
• Check oil level. • Check oil level.
• Check for leaks before starting • Check for leaks before starting
engine. engine.
Start Interlock Indicators Start Interlock Indicators
To start machine, these must be lit, To start machine, these must be lit,
indicating the following conditions indicating the following conditions
have been met: have been met:
• Operator is in seat. • Operator is in seat.

• Track controls are in neutral. • Track controls are in neutral.
• Digging chain clutch is not ic0138x.eps
• Digging chain clutch is not ic0138x.eps
engaged. engaged.
Horn Button Horn Button
Press button to sound horn. Press button to sound horn.

Glow Plug Button Glow Plug Button
This button helps start cold engine. This button helps start cold engine.
To operate, first turn ignition switch to To operate, first turn ignition switch to
first position. first position.
• If ambient temperature is below • If ambient temperature is below

40° F (4° C), press and hold 40° F (4° C), press and hold
button for 15 seconds. button for 15 seconds.
• If ambient temperature is below ic0219h.eps • If ambient temperature is below ic0219h.eps
20° F (-7° C), press and hold 20° F (-7° C), press and hold
button for 30 seconds. button for 30 seconds.
Release button, then turn ignition switch all the way clockwise. Release button, then turn ignition switch all the way clockwise.
Ignition Switch Ignition Switch
This three-position switch starts or This three-position switch starts or

stops engine. stops engine.
• Insert key and turn clockwise to • Insert key and turn clockwise to
first position. first position.
• Press glow plug button to warm • Press glow plug button to warm
cold engine if necessary. See cold engine if necessary. See
instructions for glow plug instructions for glow plug
button. button.
• Turn switch all the way • Turn switch all the way
clockwise. clockwise.
• Release when engine starts. Key will return to first position. • Release when engine starts. Key will return to first position.
• Turn counterclockwise to stop engine. • Turn counterclockwise to stop engine.
If engine does not start on first attempt, check that all interlock If engine does not start on first attempt, check that all interlock
requirements have been met, return switch to STOP position, and requirements have been met, return switch to STOP position, and
try again. try again.
Fuel Gauge Fuel Gauge
This gauge indicates fuel level in This gauge indicates fuel level in
tank. Use only #2 diesel fuel. tank. Use only #2 diesel fuel.
Engine Temperature Indicator Engine Temperature Indicator
This indicator lights if cooling This indicator lights if cooling

system water overheats. system water overheats.
• Turn off engine and let cool. • Turn off engine and let cool.
• Check cooling system fluid • Check cooling system fluid
level. level.
Heater Fan Control Heater Fan Control
This optional knob adjusts heater This optional knob adjusts heater
fan speed. fan speed.
• Turn clockwise for faster. • Turn clockwise for faster.

• Turn counterclockwise for • Turn counterclockwise for
slower. slower.
Heater Temperature Control Heater Temperature Control
This optional knob adjusts heater This optional knob adjusts heater
temperature. temperature.
• Turn clockwise for warmer. • Turn clockwise for warmer.

• Turn counterclockwise for • Turn counterclockwise for
cooler. cooler.
Hourmeter Hourmeter
This gauge, located under seat, This gauge, located under seat,
records engine operating time. records engine operating time.
Use these times to schedule Use these times to schedule
lubrication and maintenance. lubrication and maintenance.
Battery Disconnect Battery Disconnect
Use this optional knob, located Use this optional knob, located
under seat, to disconnect battery under seat, to disconnect battery
when servicing unit or during long- when servicing unit or during long-
term storage. term storage.
• Turn clockwise to connect • Turn clockwise to connect

battery power. battery power.
• Turn counterclockwise to • Turn counterclockwise to
disconnect battery power. disconnect battery power.
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SAFETY SAFETY
Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment: Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment:
• Complete proper training and read operator’s manual before • Complete proper training and read operator’s manual before
using equipment. using equipment.
• Contact One-Call (888-258-0808) and any utility companies • Contact One-Call (888-258-0808) and any utility companies
which do not subscribe to One-Call. Have all underground which do not subscribe to One-Call. Have all underground
pipes and cables located and marked before operating pipes and cables located and marked before operating
equipment. If you damage a utility, contact utility company. equipment. If you damage a utility, contact utility company.
• Classify jobsite based on its hazards and use correct tools • Classify jobsite based on its hazards and use correct tools
and machinery, safety equipment, and work methods for and machinery, safety equipment, and work methods for
jobsite. jobsite.
• Mark jobsite clearly and keep spectators away. • Mark jobsite clearly and keep spectators away.
• Wear personal protective equipment. • Wear personal protective equipment.
• Review jobsite hazards, safety and emergency procedures, • Review jobsite hazards, safety and emergency procedures,
and individual responsibilities with all personnel before work and individual responsibilities with all personnel before work
begins. Safety videos are available from your Ditch Witch begins. Safety videos are available from your Ditch Witch
dealer. dealer.
• Replace missing or damaged safety shields and safety signs. • Replace missing or damaged safety shields and safety signs.
• Use equipment carefully. Stop operation and investigate • Use equipment carefully. Stop operation and investigate
anything that does not look or feel right. anything that does not look or feel right.
• Do not operate unit where flammable gas is present. • Do not operate unit where flammable gas is present.
• Contact your Ditch Witch dealer if you have any question • Contact your Ditch Witch dealer if you have any question
about operation, maintenance, or equipment use. about operation, maintenance, or equipment use.
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ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES
ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES
Fire Extinguisher Fire Extinguisher

If required, a fire extinguisher should be mounted near the power If required, a fire extinguisher should be mounted near the power
unit but away from possible points of ignition. The fire unit but away from possible points of ignition. The fire
extinguisher should always be classified for both oil and electric extinguisher should always be classified for both oil and electric
fires. It should meet legal and regulatory requirements. fires. It should meet legal and regulatory requirements.
Lighting Kit Lighting Kit

If you need additional light, plug lighting kit into provided outlet. If you need additional light, plug lighting kit into provided outlet.
Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for further information. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for further information.
UNDERGROUND HAZARDS UNDERGROUND HAZARDS
Striking underground hazards can cause explosion, electrocution, Striking underground hazards can cause explosion, electrocution,
fire, and exposure to hazardous materials. fire, and exposure to hazardous materials.
Hazards include: Hazards include:
• Electric lines • Electric lines

• Natural gas lines • Natural gas lines
• Fiber optic cables • Fiber optic cables
• Water lines • Water lines
• Sewer lines • Sewer lines
• Pipes carrying other chemicals, liquids, or gases • Pipes carrying other chemicals, liquids, or gases
• Storage tanks • Storage tanks
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Before operating any equipment, review emergency procedures Before operating any equipment, review emergency procedures
and check that all safety precautions have been taken. and check that all safety precautions have been taken.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN - Turn ignition switch to stop position EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN - Turn ignition switch to stop position
or push remote engine stop button. or push remote engine stop button.
Electric Strike Description Electric Strike Description

When working near electric cables, remember the following: When working near electric cables, remember the following:
• Electricity follows all paths to ground, not just path of least • Electricity follows all paths to ground, not just path of least
resistance. resistance.
• Pipes, hoses, and cables will conduct electricity back to all • Pipes, hoses, and cables will conduct electricity back to all
• Low voltage current can injure or kill. Almost one-third of • Low voltage current can injure or kill. Almost one-third of
work-related electrocutions result from contact with less than work-related electrocutions result from contact with less than
440 volts. 440 volts.
Most electric strikes are not noticeable, but indications of a strike Most electric strikes are not noticeable, but indications of a strike
include: include:
• Power outage • Power outage

• Smoke • Smoke
• Explosion • Explosion
• Popping noises • Popping noises
• Arcing electricity • Arcing electricity
If any of these occur, assume an electric strike has occurred. If any of these occur, assume an electric strike has occurred.
If an Electric Line is Damaged If an Electric Line is Damaged
On Tractor On Tractor
1. DO NOT MOVE. Remain on tractor. 1. DO NOT MOVE. Remain on tractor.

2. Warn people nearby that an electric strike has occurred. 2. Warn people nearby that an electric strike has occurred.
Instruct them to leave the area and contact utility. Instruct them to leave the area and contact utility.
3. Raise attachments and drive from immediate area. 3. Raise attachments and drive from immediate area.
4. Contact utility company to shut off power. 4. Contact utility company to shut off power.
5. Do not return to area or allow anyone into area until given 5. Do not return to area or allow anyone into area until given
permission by utility company. permission by utility company.
Off Tractor Off Tractor
1. DO NOT TOUCH ANY EQUIPMENT. 1. DO NOT TOUCH ANY EQUIPMENT.

2. LEAVE AREA. 2. LEAVE AREA.
3. Contact utility company to shut off power. 3. Contact utility company to shut off power.
4. Do not return to area or allow anyone into area until given 4. Do not return to area or allow anyone into area until given
permission by utility company. permission by utility company.
If a Gas Line is Damaged If a Gas Line is Damaged

1. Immediately shut off engine(s) and remove any ignition 1. Immediately shut off engine(s) and remove any ignition
sources. sources.
2. LEAVE AREA as quickly as possible. 2. LEAVE AREA as quickly as possible.
3. Warn others that a gas line has been cut and that they should 3. Warn others that a gas line has been cut and that they should
leave area. leave area.
4. Contact emergency personnel. 4. Contact emergency personnel.
5. Contact utility company. 5. Contact utility company.
6. Do not return to area until given permission by utility 6. Do not return to area until given permission by utility
company. company.
If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged

Do not look into cut ends of fiber optic or unidentified cable. Do not look into cut ends of fiber optic or unidentified cable.
Vision damage can occur. Vision damage can occur.
JOBSITE CLASSIFICATION JOBSITE CLASSIFICATION
Inspecting Jobsite Inspecting Jobsite

• Follow U.S. Department of Labor regulations on excavating • Follow U.S. Department of Labor regulations on excavating
and trenching (Part 1926, Subpart P) and other similar and trenching (Part 1926, Subpart P) and other similar
regulations. regulations.
• Contact One-Call (888-258-0808) and any utility companies • Contact One-Call (888-258-0808) and any utility companies
which do not subscribe to One-Call. which do not subscribe to One-Call.
• Inspect jobsite and perimeter for evidence of underground • Inspect jobsite and perimeter for evidence of underground
hazards, such as: hazards, such as:
– “Buried utility” notices – “Buried utility” notices
– Utility facilities without overhead lines – Utility facilities without overhead lines
– Gas or water meters – Gas or water meters
– Junction boxes – Junction boxes
– Drop boxes – Drop boxes
– Light poles – Light poles
– Manhole covers – Manhole covers
– Sunken ground – Sunken ground
• Have an experienced locating equipment operator sweep • Have an experienced locating equipment operator sweep
area within 20 feet (6 m) to each side of trench path. Verify area within 20 feet (6 m) to each side of trench path. Verify
previously marked line and cable locations. previously marked line and cable locations.
• Mark location of all buried utilities and obstructions. • Mark location of all buried utilities and obstructions.
• Classify jobsite. • Classify jobsite.
Selecting a Classification Selecting a Classification

Jobsites are classified according to underground hazards Jobsites are classified according to underground hazards
present. present.
If working . . . then classify jobsite as . . . If working . . . then classify jobsite as . . .

within 10 ft (3 m) of a buried electric within 10 ft (3 m) of a buried electric
electric line electric line
within 10 ft (3 m) of a natural natural gas within 10 ft (3 m) of a natural natural gas
gas line gas line
in sand or granite which is crystalline silica (quartz) dust in sand or granite which is crystalline silica (quartz) dust
capable of producing capable of producing
crystalline silica (quartz) dust crystalline silica (quartz) dust
within 10 ft (3 m) of any other other within 10 ft (3 m) of any other other
hazard hazard
NOTICE: If you have any doubt about jobsite classification, or if NOTICE: If you have any doubt about jobsite classification, or if
jobsite might contain unmarked hazards, take steps outlined jobsite might contain unmarked hazards, take steps outlined
previously to identify hazards and classify jobsite before working. previously to identify hazards and classify jobsite before working.
Applying Precautions Applying Precautions

Once classified, precautions appropriate for jobsite must be Once classified, precautions appropriate for jobsite must be
taken. taken.
Electric Jobsite Precautions Electric Jobsite Precautions
Use one or both of these methods. Use one or both of these methods.
• Expose line by careful hand digging or soft excavation. • Expose line by careful hand digging or soft excavation.
• Have service shut down while work is in progress. Have • Have service shut down while work is in progress. Have
electric company test lines before returning them to service. electric company test lines before returning them to service.
Natural Gas Jobsite Precautions Natural Gas Jobsite Precautions
In addition to positioning equipment upwind from gas lines, use In addition to positioning equipment upwind from gas lines, use
one or both of these methods. one or both of these methods.
• Expose lines by careful hand digging or soft excavation. • Expose lines by careful hand digging or soft excavation.
• Have gas shut off while work is in progress. Have gas • Have gas shut off while work is in progress. Have gas
company test lines before returning them to service. company test lines before returning them to service.
Crystalline Silica (Quartz) Dust Crystalline Silica (Quartz) Dust
Follow these guidelines when trenching, sawing or drilling Follow these guidelines when trenching, sawing or drilling
through material that might produce dust containing crystalline through material that might produce dust containing crystalline
silica (quartz) dust. silica (quartz) dust.
1. Know the work operations where exposure to crystalline silica 1. Know the work operations where exposure to crystalline silica
may occur. Be aware of health effects of crystallline silica and may occur. Be aware of health effects of crystallline silica and
that smoking adds to the damage. that smoking adds to the damage.
2. Follow OSHA (or other) guidelines for exposure to airborne 2. Follow OSHA (or other) guidelines for exposure to airborne
crystalline silica. Participate in air monitoring or training crystalline silica. Participate in air monitoring or training
programs offered by employer. programs offered by employer.
3. Be aware of and use available engineering controls such as 3. Be aware of and use available engineering controls such as
water sprays, local exhaust ventilation, and enclosed cabs water sprays, local exhaust ventilation, and enclosed cabs
with positive pressure air conditioning. with positive pressure air conditioning.
4. Where respirators are required, wear one approved for 4. Where respirators are required, wear one approved for
protection against crystalline silica-containing dust. Do not protection against crystalline silica-containing dust. Do not
alter respirator in any way. Workers using tight-fitting alter respirator in any way. Workers using tight-fitting
respirators cannot have beards/mustaches which interfere respirators cannot have beards/mustaches which interfere
with respirator’s seal to the face. with respirator’s seal to the face.
5. If possible, change into disposable or washable work clothes 5. If possible, change into disposable or washable work clothes
at jobsite; shower and change into clean clothing before at jobsite; shower and change into clean clothing before
leaving jobsite. leaving jobsite.
6. Do not eat, drink, use tobacco products, or apply cosmetics in 6. Do not eat, drink, use tobacco products, or apply cosmetics in
areas where there is dust containing crystalline silica. Wash areas where there is dust containing crystalline silica. Wash
hands and face before eating, drinking, smoking, or applying hands and face before eating, drinking, smoking, or applying
cosmetics outside exposure area. cosmetics outside exposure area.
7. Store food, drink, and personal belongings away from work 7. Store food, drink, and personal belongings away from work
area. area.
Other Jobsite Precautions Other Jobsite Precautions
You may need to use different methods to safely avoid other You may need to use different methods to safely avoid other
underground hazards. Talk with those responsible for hazards to underground hazards. Talk with those responsible for hazards to
determine which precautions should be taken or if job should be determine which precautions should be taken or if job should be
attempted. attempted.
SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS
SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS
These classifications and the icons defined on the following These classifications and the icons defined on the following
pages work together to alert you to situations which could be pages work together to alert you to situations which could be
harmful to you, jobsite bystanders or your equipment. When you harmful to you, jobsite bystanders or your equipment. When you
see these words and icons in the book or on the machine, see these words and icons in the book or on the machine,
carefully read and follow all instructions. YOUR SAFETY IS AT carefully read and follow all instructions. YOUR SAFETY IS AT
STAKE. STAKE.
Watch for the three safety alert levels: DANGER, WARNING and Watch for the three safety alert levels: DANGER, WARNING and
CAUTION. Learn what each level means. CAUTION. Learn what each level means.
indicates an imminently hazardous situation indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Watch for two other words: NOTICE and IMPORTANT. Watch for two other words: NOTICE and IMPORTANT.
NOTICE can keep you from doing something that might damage NOTICE can keep you from doing something that might damage
the machine or someone's property. It can also alert you against the machine or someone's property. It can also alert you against
unsafe practices. unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT can help you do a better job or make your job IMPORTANT can help you do a better job or make your job
easier in some way. easier in some way.
SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS
Moving digging Moving digging

teeth will kill you or cut off arm or teeth will kill you or cut off arm or
leg. Stay away. leg. Stay away.
Turning shaft will kill you or crush Turning shaft will kill you or crush
arm or leg. Stay away. arm or leg. Stay away.
Electric shock. Contacting electric Electric shock. Contacting electric

lines will cause death or serious injury. Know lines will cause death or serious injury. Know
location of lines and stay away. location of lines and stay away.
Deadly gases. Lack of oxygen or Deadly gases. Lack of oxygen or

presence of gas will cause sickness or death. presence of gas will cause sickness or death.
Provide ventilation. Provide ventilation.
Jobsite hazards Jobsite hazards

could cause death or serious injury. could cause death or serious injury.
Use correct equipment and work Use correct equipment and work
methods. Use and maintain proper methods. Use and maintain proper
safety equipment. safety equipment.
Crushing weight Crushing weight

Use proper procedures and Use proper procedures and
equipment or stay away. equipment or stay away.
Moving parts Moving parts

could cut off hand or foot. Stay could cut off hand or foot. Stay
away. away.
Rollover possible. If machine rolls Rollover possible. If machine rolls

over, you could be thrown from seat and killed or over, you could be thrown from seat and killed or
crushed. Wear seat belt. crushed. Wear seat belt.
Explosion possible. Serious injury Explosion possible. Serious injury

or equipment damage could occur. Follow or equipment damage could occur. Follow
directions carefully. directions carefully.
Incorrect procedures could result Incorrect procedures could result

in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use
equipment correctly. equipment correctly.
Looking into fiber optic cable could Looking into fiber optic cable could
result in permanent vision damage. Do not look result in permanent vision damage. Do not look
into ends of fiber optic or unidentified cable. into ends of fiber optic or unidentified cable.
Fluid or air Fluid or air

pressure could pierce skin and pressure could pierce skin and
cause injury or death. Stay away. cause injury or death. Stay away.
Runaway possible. Machine could Runaway possible. Machine could

run over you or others. Learn how to use all run over you or others. Learn how to use all
controls. Start and operate only from operator’s controls. Start and operate only from operator’s
position. position.
Fire or explosion possible. Fumes Fire or explosion possible. Fumes

could ignite and cause burns. No smoking, no could ignite and cause burns. No smoking, no
flame, no spark. flame, no spark.
Moving traffic - hazardous Moving traffic - hazardous

situation. Death or serious injury could result. situation. Death or serious injury could result.
Avoid moving vehicles, wear high visibility clothing, Avoid moving vehicles, wear high visibility clothing,
post appropriate warning signs. post appropriate warning signs.
Hot pressurized cooling system Hot pressurized cooling system

fluid could cause serious burns. Allow to cool fluid could cause serious burns. Allow to cool
before servicing. before servicing.
Improper control function could Improper control function could

cause death or serious injury. If control does not cause death or serious injury. If control does not
work as described in instructions, stop machine work as described in instructions, stop machine
and have it serviced. and have it serviced.
Flying objects may cause injury. Flying objects may cause injury.
Wear hard hat and safety glasses. Wear hard hat and safety glasses.
Hot parts may cause burns. Do not Hot parts may cause burns. Do not
touch until cool. touch until cool.
Exposure to high noise levels may Exposure to high noise levels may
cause hearing loss. Wear hearing protection. cause hearing loss. Wear hearing protection.
Fall possible. Slips or trips may Fall possible. Slips or trips may
result in injury. Keep area clean. result in injury. Keep area clean.
Battery acid may cause burns. Battery acid may cause burns.
Avoid contact. Avoid contact.
Improper handling or use of Improper handling or use of

chemicals may result in illness, injury, or chemicals may result in illness, injury, or
equipment damage. Follow instructions on labels equipment damage. Follow instructions on labels
and in material safety data sheets (MSDS). and in material safety data sheets (MSDS).
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DAILY INSPECTION DAILY INSPECTION
TRACTOR TRACTOR
DAILY INSPECTION DAILY INSPECTION
For efficient use of your machine, do the following before each For efficient use of your machine, do the following before each
day's work. day's work.
• Check general appearance of tractor and attachments. Look • Check general appearance of tractor and attachments. Look
for loose, worn, or damaged parts and fluid leaks. for loose, worn, or damaged parts and fluid leaks.
• Check condition of all wear items such as fan belts, etc. Check • Check condition of all wear items such as fan belts, etc. Check
condition of attachment wear items. condition of attachment wear items.
• Check fuel level. • Check fuel level.
• Check that all signs, guards, and shields are in place and • Check that all signs, guards, and shields are in place and
readable. readable.
Service machine according to schedules in LUBRICATION and Service machine according to schedules in LUBRICATION and
MAINTENANCE and in engine manufacturer's guide. MAINTENANCE and in engine manufacturer's guide.

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NOTICES: NOTICES:
• Read operator's manual before operating equipment. Follow • Read operator's manual before operating equipment. Follow
instructions carefully. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for instructions carefully. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for
operation information or demonstration. operation information or demonstration.
• Wear hard hat, safety glasses, and other protective gear • Wear hard hat, safety glasses, and other protective gear
required by job. Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing that can required by job. Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing that can
catch on controls. catch on controls.
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STARTUP STARTUP
STARTUP STARTUP
Before operating tractor, read engine manufacturer’s starting and Before operating tractor, read engine manufacturer’s starting and
operating instructions. Follow instructions for new engine break- operating instructions. Follow instructions for new engine break-
in. in.
1. Fasten seatbelt. 1. Fasten seatbelt.

2. Check that track controls and digging chain control are in 2. Check that track controls and digging chain control are in
neutral position. neutral position.
3. Move hand throttle to 1/2 open. 3. Move hand throttle to 1/2 open.
Runaway possible. Machine could Runaway possible. Machine could

run over you or others. Learn how to use all run over you or others. Learn how to use all
controls. Start and operate only from operator’s controls. Start and operate only from operator’s
position. position.
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4. If starting in cold weather, press glow plug button for 4. If starting in cold weather, press glow plug button for
appropriate length of time. See CONTROLS for more appropriate length of time. See CONTROLS for more
information. information.
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STARTUP STARTUP
5. Turn key. Indicators will light. 5. Turn key. Indicators will light.
If engine does not turn, check start interlock display. See If engine does not turn, check start interlock display. See
CONTROLS. If engine turns but does not start within 10 CONTROLS. If engine turns but does not start within 10
seconds, allow starter to cool before trying to start again. seconds, allow starter to cool before trying to start again.
6. After engine is started, run engine at half-throttle or less for 6. After engine is started, run engine at half-throttle or less for
five minutes before operating tractor. five minutes before operating tractor.
During warm up, check that all controls work properly. During warm up, check that all controls work properly.
Improper control function could Improper control function could

cause death or serious injury. If control does not cause death or serious injury. If control does not
work as described in instructions, stop machine work as described in instructions, stop machine
and have it serviced. and have it serviced.
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OPERATION OPERATION
OPERATION OPERATION
1. Raise backfill blade and digging boom. 1. Raise backfill blade and digging boom.
2. Adjust throttle. 2. Adjust throttle.
3. Move track controls to forward or reverse. 3. Move track controls to forward or reverse.
Moving traffic – hazardous Moving traffic – hazardous

situation. Death or serious injury could result. situation. Death or serious injury could result.
Avoid moving vehicles, wear high visibility clothing, Avoid moving vehicles, wear high visibility clothing,
post appropriate warning signs. post appropriate warning signs.
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SHUTDOWN SHUTDOWN
1. When job is complete, move track controls to neutral. 1. When job is complete, move track controls to neutral.
2. Lower attachments to ground or stowed position. 2. Lower attachments to ground or stowed position.
3. Move throttle to idle and let machine idle for 3 minutes to cool 3. Move throttle to idle and let machine idle for 3 minutes to cool
engine. engine.
4. Turn key to stop position. If leaving machine unattended, 4. Turn key to stop position. If leaving machine unattended,
remove key. remove key.
5. For maintenance or long-term storage, turn optional battery 5. For maintenance or long-term storage, turn optional battery
disconnect switch to disconnect position. disconnect switch to disconnect position.
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LIFT LIFT
TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION
LIFT LIFT
Lifting Points Lifting Points

Lifting points are identified by lifting Lifting points are identified by lifting
decals. Lifting at any other point can be decals. Lifting at any other point can be
unsafe and can damage machinery. unsafe and can damage machinery.
Lifting Unit Lifting Unit

Before lifting, check Before lifting, check
SPECIFICATIONS. Use a SPECIFICATIONS. Use a
hoist capable of supporting hoist capable of supporting
equipment’s size and equipment’s size and
weight. weight.
Crushing weight could cause Crushing weight could cause

death or serious injury. Use proper procedures and death or serious injury. Use proper procedures and
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40 HT25 - TRANSPORTATION 40 HT25 - TRANSPORTATION
TIEDOWN TIEDOWN
TIEDOWN TIEDOWN
Tiedown Points Tiedown Points

Tiedown points are identified by Tiedown points are identified by
tiedown decals. Securing unit to tiedown decals. Securing unit to
trailer at any other points may be trailer at any other points may be
unsafe and can damage machinery. unsafe and can damage machinery.
Tie Down Unit Tie Down Unit
Attach tiedowns at front and rear tiedown points. Make sure Attach tiedowns at front and rear tiedown points. Make sure
tiedowns are tight before transporting unit. tiedowns are tight before transporting unit.
HAUL HAUL
HAUL HAUL
Crushing weight could cause Crushing weight could cause

death or serious injury. Use proper procedures and death or serious injury. Use proper procedures and
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NOTICES: NOTICES:
• Read trailer operator’s manual before loading or transporting • Read trailer operator’s manual before loading or transporting
your machine. Incorrectly loaded machine can slip or cause your machine. Incorrectly loaded machine can slip or cause
trailer sway. trailer sway.
• Park, load, and unload trailer on a level part of jobsite. Check • Park, load, and unload trailer on a level part of jobsite. Check
that unit and trailer do not exceed size or weight regulations. that unit and trailer do not exceed size or weight regulations.

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HAUL HAUL
Loading Loading
1. Fasten seatbelt and start engine. See TRACTOR for startup 1. Fasten seatbelt and start engine. See TRACTOR for startup
procedures. procedures.
2. Raise backfill blade and digging boom, but keep them low. 2. Raise backfill blade and digging boom, but keep them low.
NOTICE: Stability is reduced if digging boom is offset. NOTICE: Stability is reduced if digging boom is offset.
3. Slowly drive tractor onto trailer until tiedown position is 3. Slowly drive tractor onto trailer until tiedown position is
reached. reached.
4. Lower backfill blade and digging boom to trailer bed and turn 4. Lower backfill blade and digging boom to trailer bed and turn
off engine. off engine.
5. Securely chain tractor and digging boom to trailer using 5. Securely chain tractor and digging boom to trailer using
tiedowns. tiedowns.
NOTICE: Check that unit and trailer do not exceed size or NOTICE: Check that unit and trailer do not exceed size or
weight regulations. weight regulations.
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Unloading Unloading
1. Check that track drive controls are in neutral. 1. Check that track drive controls are in neutral.
2. Remove tiedowns. 2. Remove tiedowns.
3. Fasten seatbelt and start engine. 3. Fasten seatbelt and start engine.

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4. Raise backfill blade and digging boom, but keep them low. 4. Raise backfill blade and digging boom, but keep them low.
5. Slowly drive tractor off trailer. 5. Slowly drive tractor off trailer.
TOW TOW
TOW TOW

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Under normal conditions, unit should not be towed. If unit Under normal conditions, unit should not be towed. If unit
becomes disabled and towing is necessary: becomes disabled and towing is necessary:
• tow for short distances at less than 1 mph (1.6 km/h), • tow for short distances at less than 1 mph (1.6 km/h),
• do not tow for more than 200 yd (183 m), • do not tow for more than 200 yd (183 m),
• steering will be through tow vehicle only. • steering will be through tow vehicle only.
1. Attach tow line to tiedown points nearest the towing vehicle. 1. Attach tow line to tiedown points nearest the towing vehicle.
2. Fasten seat belt and begin towing. 2. Fasten seat belt and begin towing.
IMPORTANT: Tracks will not move. IMPORTANT: Tracks will not move.
3. Use tow vehicle or other lifting device to load unit onto trailer. 3. Use tow vehicle or other lifting device to load unit onto trailer.
HT25 - TRENCHING 45 HT25 - TRENCHING 45
CONTROL OVERVIEW CONTROL OVERVIEW
TRENCHING TRENCHING
1. Boom lift control 1. Boom lift control

2. Digging chain control 2. Digging chain control
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CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS
Boom Lift Control Boom Lift Control
This lever raises or lowers digging This lever raises or lowers digging
boom. boom.
• Push to lower. • Push to lower.

• Pull to raise. • Pull to raise.
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Digging Chain Control Digging Chain Control
This switch starts the digging This switch starts the digging
chain. chain.
• Slide orange tab down and • Slide orange tab down and
press top of switch to start press top of switch to start
digging chain. digging chain.
• Press bottom of switch to stop • Press bottom of switch to stop
digging chain. digging chain.
SETUP SETUP
SETUP SETUP
Jobsite hazards could cause death Jobsite hazards could cause death
or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work
methods. Use and maintain proper safety methods. Use and maintain proper safety
NOTICE: Know and comply with regulations covering One-Call NOTICE: Know and comply with regulations covering One-Call
service and utility notification before digging or drilling. service and utility notification before digging or drilling.
Electrical shock. Contacting Electrical shock. Contacting

electrical lines will cause death or serious injury. electrical lines will cause death or serious injury.
Know location of lines and stay away. Know location of lines and stay away.
NOTICE: Cutting high voltage cable can cause electrocution. NOTICE: Cutting high voltage cable can cause electrocution.
Expose lines by hand before digging. Expose lines by hand before digging.
Incorrect procedures can result in Incorrect procedures can result in

death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use
NOTICE: Cutting or drilling through concrete and rock that NOTICE: Cutting or drilling through concrete and rock that
contain sand or quartz may result in exposure to silica dust that contain sand or quartz may result in exposure to silica dust that
can cause lung disease. Use respirator, water spray, or other can cause lung disease. Use respirator, water spray, or other
means to control dust. Silica dust is known to the state of means to control dust. Silica dust is known to the state of
California to cause cancer. California to cause cancer.
SETUP SETUP
1. Fasten and adjust seat belt. 1. Fasten and adjust seat belt.
2. Start tractor and adjust throttle. 2. Start tractor and adjust throttle.
3. Raise boom and backfill blade. 3. Raise boom and backfill blade.
4. Adjust throttle and drive to starting point. Move in line with 4. Adjust throttle and drive to starting point. Move in line with
planned trench. planned trench.
5. Lower backfill blade. 5. Lower backfill blade.
6. Lower boom to just above the ground. 6. Lower boom to just above the ground.
7. Check that digging chain control and track controls are in 7. Check that digging chain control and track controls are in
neutral. neutral.
8. Check that boom is in line with planned trench. 8. Check that boom is in line with planned trench.
OPERATION OPERATION
OPERATION OPERATION
1. Lower backfill blade to reduce shock when trenching begins. 1. Lower backfill blade to reduce shock when trenching begins.
3. Engage digging chain control. DIGGING CHAIN WILL 3. Engage digging chain control. DIGGING CHAIN WILL
MOVE. MOVE.
Moving digging teeth will cause Moving digging teeth will cause
death or serious injury. Stay away. death or serious injury. Stay away.
NOTICES: NOTICES:
• Machine might lunge when digging starts. Allow 3 feet (1 m) • Machine might lunge when digging starts. Allow 3 feet (1 m)
between digging teeth and obstacle. between digging teeth and obstacle.
• Keep everyone at least 6 feet (2 m) from machine, • Keep everyone at least 6 feet (2 m) from machine,
attachments, and their range of movement. attachments, and their range of movement.
Flying objects thrown by machine Flying objects thrown by machine

may strike people. Wear hard hat and safety may strike people. Wear hard hat and safety
glasses. glasses.
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OPERATION OPERATION
4. Increase engine speed to full throttle. 4. Increase engine speed to full throttle.
5. Slowly lower digging boom to desired trench depth. 5. Slowly lower digging boom to desired trench depth.
6. Raise backfill blade. 6. Raise backfill blade.
7. Push track controls forward to trenching speed. 7. Push track controls forward to trenching speed.
8. When trench is complete, move track controls to neutral. 8. When trench is complete, move track controls to neutral.
9. Move throttle to half open. 9. Move throttle to half open.
10. Raise boom. As boom clears top of trench, move digging 10. Raise boom. As boom clears top of trench, move digging
chain control to neutral. chain control to neutral.
11. Drive forward, lower backfill blade and boom. 11. Drive forward, lower backfill blade and boom.
12. Move throttle to idle and let machine idle for three minutes to 12. Move throttle to idle and let machine idle for three minutes to
cool engine. cool engine.
13. Turn ignition switch to stop position. 13. Turn ignition switch to stop position.
OPERATING TIPS OPERATING TIPS
OPERATING TIPS OPERATING TIPS
• Avoid using badly worn teeth. When replacing teeth, maintain • Avoid using badly worn teeth. When replacing teeth, maintain
original pattern. Use Ditch Witch replacement teeth. original pattern. Use Ditch Witch replacement teeth.
• Operate engine at full throttle. • Operate engine at full throttle.
• Do not make sharp turns. Lower boom to full depth when • Do not make sharp turns. Lower boom to full depth when
turning. turning.
• While trenching, steering is best accomplished by feathering • While trenching, steering is best accomplished by feathering
one track control at a time, rather than both together. one track control at a time, rather than both together.
• If an object becomes lodged in chain, move digging chain • If an object becomes lodged in chain, move digging chain
clutch to neutral and raise boom slightly. If object must be clutch to neutral and raise boom slightly. If object must be
removed manually, turn engine off. removed manually, turn engine off.
• Before operating with rock chains, check bits for free rotation. • Before operating with rock chains, check bits for free rotation.
Tap bits lightly with a hammer and turn by hand. If bits are Tap bits lightly with a hammer and turn by hand. If bits are
stuck, remove and clean packed soil from bit block. stuck, remove and clean packed soil from bit block.
• Carbide bits are recommended for cutting abrasive material, • Carbide bits are recommended for cutting abrasive material,
such as sandstone or frozen sands or gravels. such as sandstone or frozen sands or gravels.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Chain Chain
A variety of chains, teeth, and tooth patterns are available to A variety of chains, teeth, and tooth patterns are available to
provide efficient digging at any jobsite. For more information, provide efficient digging at any jobsite. For more information,
contact your Ditch Witch dealer. contact your Ditch Witch dealer.
Trench Cleaner Trench Cleaner

Trench cleaners remove spoils from the trench floor. For more Trench cleaners remove spoils from the trench floor. For more
information about the mechanical trench cleaner available for use information about the mechanical trench cleaner available for use
on the HT25, contact your Ditch Witch dealer. on the HT25, contact your Ditch Witch dealer.
HT25 - BACKHOE 53 HT25 - BACKHOE 53
BACKHOE BACKHOE
1. Bucket/dipper control 1. Bucket/dipper control

2. Boom/swing control 2. Boom/swing control
3. Position adjustment sleeves 3. Position adjustment sleeves
4. Stow lock 4. Stow lock
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Position Adjustment Sleeves Position Adjustment Sleeves
These sleeves allow movement of These sleeves allow movement of

boom/swing control and bucket/ boom/swing control and bucket/
dipper control between stowed dipper control between stowed
position and operating position. position and operating position.
• Lift sleeve (1) and pull control • Lift sleeve (1) and pull control
(2) to operating position. (2) to operating position.
Release sleeve before Release sleeve before
operating. operating.
• Lift sleeve and push control to • Lift sleeve and push control to
stowed position. Release sleeve. stowed position. Release sleeve.
NOTICE: Do not operate backhoe with control in the stowed NOTICE: Do not operate backhoe with control in the stowed
(upright) position. Component failure could occur. Return control (upright) position. Component failure could occur. Return control
to stowed position when finished operating. to stowed position when finished operating.
Bucket/Dipper Control Bucket/Dipper Control
This control opens or closes bucket This control opens or closes bucket
and moves dipper in or out. and moves dipper in or out.
• Move right to open bucket • Move right to open bucket

• Move left to close bucket. • Move left to close bucket.
• Pull to move dipper in. • Pull to move dipper in.
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• Push to move dipper out. • Push to move dipper out.
Control can perform more than one Control can perform more than one
action at a time. Using them together, operator can “feather,” or action at a time. Using them together, operator can “feather,” or
combine backhoe operations. combine backhoe operations.
Boom/Swing Control Boom/Swing Control
This control moves boom left or This control moves boom left or
right and raises or lowers boom. right and raises or lowers boom.
• Move left to swing left. • Move left to swing left.

• Move right to swing right. • Move right to swing right.
• Pull to raise. • Pull to raise.
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• Push to lower. • Push to lower.
Control can perform more than one Control can perform more than one
action at a time. Using them together, operator can “feather,” or action at a time. Using them together, operator can “feather,” or
combine, backhoe operations. combine, backhoe operations.
Stow Lock Stow Lock
This control locks boom during transport. This control locks boom during transport.
To lock: To lock:
• Turn handle counterclockwise. • Turn handle counterclockwise.

• Raise boom fully. • Raise boom fully.
• Release handle. Boom will settle into latch. • Release handle. Boom will settle into latch.
To release: To release:
• Lift boom slightly. • Lift boom slightly.

• Turn handle counterclockwise to release latch. • Turn handle counterclockwise to release latch.
• Lower boom slightly. • Lower boom slightly.
• Release handle. • Release handle.
SETUP SETUP
SETUP SETUP
1. Move track controls to neutral position. 1. Move track controls to neutral position.
2. Lower rear attachment to 6 in (152 mm) above ground. 2. Lower rear attachment to 6 in (152 mm) above ground.
3. Check that backfill blade is straight and lower it to ground. 3. Check that backfill blade is straight and lower it to ground.
NOTICE: Engine speed affects speed of backhoe operation. NOTICE: Engine speed affects speed of backhoe operation.
5. Raise boom to release tension on stow lock. 5. Raise boom to release tension on stow lock.
6. Release stow lock. 6. Release stow lock.
OPERATION OPERATION
OPERATION OPERATION
1. Use boom/swing control and bucket/dipper control to dig hole 1. Use boom/swing control and bucket/dipper control to dig hole
or trench. or trench.
• Keep dipper and • Keep dipper and
boom at right boom at right
angles as much angles as much
as possible for as possible for
maximum power. maximum power.
• Keep bucket in • Keep bucket in
line with dipper as line with dipper as
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much as much as
possible. possible.
• Position bucket • Position bucket
so teeth cut soil. so teeth cut soil.
As soil is cut, curl As soil is cut, curl
bucket under bucket under
dipper. dipper.
• Move dipper and • Move dipper and
bucket together. bucket together.
Increasing Increasing
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engine speed will engine speed will
not increase not increase
backhoe force. backhoe force.
2. When hole or trench is complete, lift boom while keeping 2. When hole or trench is complete, lift boom while keeping
dipper pointed at ground. dipper pointed at ground.
3. Curl bucket closed and move dipper fully toward boom. 3. Curl bucket closed and move dipper fully toward boom.
4. Lift boom to highest position and latch stow lock. 4. Lift boom to highest position and latch stow lock.
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LUBRICATION LUBRICATION
Proper lubrication and maintenance protects Ditch Witch Proper lubrication and maintenance protects Ditch Witch
equipment from damage and failure. In extreme conditions, equipment from damage and failure. In extreme conditions,
lubricate more frequently. lubricate more frequently.
Use only recommended lubricants. Fill to capacities listed in Use only recommended lubricants. Fill to capacities listed in
SPECIFICATIONS. SPECIFICATIONS.
Recommended Lubricants Recommended Lubricants

DEO Diesel engine oil (SAE 10W40) meeting API engine service classification SF/CD or CE DEO Diesel engine oil (SAE 10W40) meeting API engine service classification SF/CD or CE
EPG Extreme pressure grease EPG Extreme pressure grease
MPL Multipurpose gear oil (SAE 80W90) meeting API service classification GL-5 MPL Multipurpose gear oil (SAE 80W90) meeting API service classification GL-5
THF Tractor hydraulic fluid, similar to Phillips 66 HG, Mobilfluid 423, Chevron Tractor THF Tractor hydraulic fluid, similar to Phillips 66 HG, Mobilfluid 423, Chevron Tractor
Hydraulic Fluid, Texaco TDH Oil, or equivalent Hydraulic Fluid, Texaco TDH Oil, or equivalent

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NOTICES: NOTICES:
• Unless otherwise instructed, all service should be performed • Unless otherwise instructed, all service should be performed
with engine off. with engine off.
• Refer to engine manufacturer’s manual for engine • Refer to engine manufacturer’s manual for engine
maintenance instructions. maintenance instructions.
• Before servicing equipment, lower unstowed attachments to • Before servicing equipment, lower unstowed attachments to
ground. ground.
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OVERVIEW OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OVERVIEW
(DEO) 10W40 diesel engine oil (THF) Tractor hydraulic fluid (DEO) 10W40 diesel engine oil (THF) Tractor hydraulic fluid
(MPL) 80W90 Multipurpose lubricant (EPG) Extreme pressure grease (MPL) 80W90 Multipurpose lubricant (EPG) Extreme pressure grease
Filter Check Filter Check

SCHEDULE SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE SCHEDULE
Interval Task Page Interval Task Page
10 hours Check engine oil 63 10 hours Check engine oil 63
Check hydraulic oil 67 Check hydraulic oil 67
Lube trencher pivot 69 Lube trencher pivot 69
Lube trencher tail roller 69 Lube trencher tail roller 69
Lube trencher outboard bearing (centerline 69 Lube trencher outboard bearing (centerline 69
attachments only) attachments only)
Lube backfill blade pivot 71 Lube backfill blade pivot 71
50 hours Change engine oil and filter (initial) 63 50 hours Change engine oil and filter (initial) 63
Change hydraulic oil filter (initial) 67 Change hydraulic oil filter (initial) 67
Check trencher gearbox oil 70 Check trencher gearbox oil 70
Change trencher gearbox oil (initial) 70 Change trencher gearbox oil (initial) 70
100 hours Check track planetary oil 65 100 hours Check track planetary oil 65
Change track planetary oil (initial) 65 Change track planetary oil (initial) 65
150 hours Change engine oil and filter 63 150 hours Change engine oil and filter 63
250 hours Change hydraulic oil filter 67 250 hours Change hydraulic oil filter 67
500 hours Change trencher gearbox oil 70 500 hours Change trencher gearbox oil 70
1000 hours Change track planetary oil 65 1000 hours Change track planetary oil 65
Change hydraulic oil 67 Change hydraulic oil 67

ENGINE ENGINE
ENGINE ENGINE
Ref. Task Hours Lubricant Ref. Task Hours Lubricant
2 Check engine oil 10 DEO 2 Check engine oil 10 DEO
1,3,4 Change engine oil and filter (initial) 50 DEO 1,3,4 Change engine oil and filter (initial) 50 DEO
1,3,4 Change engine oil and filter 150 DEO 1,3,4 Change engine oil and filter 150 DEO
ENGINE ENGINE
Engine Oil and Filter Engine Oil and Filter

Check Check
1 2 1 2
Check engine oil at dipstick (1) Check engine oil at dipstick (1)
before operation and every 10 before operation and every 10
hours thereafter. hours thereafter.
Add DEO at fill (2) as necessary to Add DEO at fill (2) as necessary to
keep oil level at highest line on keep oil level at highest line on
dipstick. dipstick.
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Change Change
Change oil and filter after first 50 Change oil and filter after first 50
hours of operation and every 150 hours of operation and every 150
hours thereafter. Change oil more hours thereafter. Change oil more
frequently if working in dusty frequently if working in dusty
conditions. conditions.
• Drain crankcase through drain • Drain crankcase through drain

(2) while oil is warm. (2) while oil is warm.
• Replace filter (1) each time oil • Replace filter (1) each time oil
is changed. is changed.
• Refill with DEO at fill neck. • Refill with DEO at fill neck.
GROUND DRIVE GROUND DRIVE
Task Hours Lubricant Task Hours Lubricant
Check track planetary oil 100 MPL Check track planetary oil 100 MPL
Change track planetary oil (initial) 100 MPL Change track planetary oil (initial) 100 MPL
Change track planetary oil 1000 MPL Change track planetary oil 1000 MPL
Track Planetary Oil Track Planetary Oil
Check Check
Check oil level every 100 hours. Check oil level every 100 hours.
Position gearbox as shown. Oil Position gearbox as shown. Oil
should be level with plugs. Fill at should be level with plugs. Fill at
one plug and use the other to one plug and use the other to
check oil level. check oil level.
Change Change
Change oil after first 100 hours of Change oil after first 100 hours of
operation and every 1000 hours operation and every 1000 hours
thereafter. To change: thereafter. To change:
• Position gearbox as shown. • Position gearbox as shown.

• Remove both plugs and drain • Remove both plugs and drain
the oil. the oil.
• Position gearbox with plugs • Position gearbox with plugs
aligned horizontally. aligned horizontally.
• Fill at one plug and use the other to check oil level. • Fill at one plug and use the other to check oil level.
HYDRAULICS HYDRAULICS
2 Check hydraulic oil 10 THF 2 Check hydraulic oil 10 THF
4 Change hydraulic oil filter (initial) 50 4 Change hydraulic oil filter (initial) 50
4 Change hydraulic oil filter 250 4 Change hydraulic oil filter 250
1,3,4 Change hydraulic oil 1000 THF 1,3,4 Change hydraulic oil 1000 THF
Hydraulic Oil Hydraulic Oil
Check Check
With frame level and digging boom fully raised, check oil at sight With frame level and digging boom fully raised, check oil at sight
glass (2) every 10 hours. glass (2) every 10 hours.
Add THF at fill (3) as necessary. Clean dust from cap by blowing Add THF at fill (3) as necessary. Clean dust from cap by blowing
with low-pressure air. with low-pressure air.
Change Change
Change oil filter at 50 hours and every 250 hours thereafter. Change oil filter at 50 hours and every 250 hours thereafter.
Drain hydraulic oil (1), change filter (4), and refill with THF every Drain hydraulic oil (1), change filter (4), and refill with THF every
1000 hours. Change oil and filter every 500 hours if jobsite 1000 hours. Change oil and filter every 500 hours if jobsite
temperature exceeds 100°F (38°C) more than 50% of the time. temperature exceeds 100°F (38°C) more than 50% of the time.
TRENCHER TRENCHER
TRENCHER TRENCHER
1 Lube tail roller 10 EPG 1 Lube tail roller 10 EPG
2 Lube pivot 10 EPG 2 Lube pivot 10 EPG
3 Lube outboard bearing (centerline 10 EPG 3 Lube outboard bearing (centerline 10 EPG
attachments only) attachments only)
4 Check trencher gearbox oil 50 MPL 4 Check trencher gearbox oil 50 MPL
4 Change trencher gearbox oil (initial) 50 MPL 4 Change trencher gearbox oil (initial) 50 MPL
4 Change trencher gearbox oil 500 MPL 4 Change trencher gearbox oil 500 MPL
TRENCHER TRENCHER
Pivot Pivot
Wipe zerk clean and lube every 10 Wipe zerk clean and lube every 10
hours with EPG. hours with EPG.
Tail Roller Tail Roller

Outboard Bearing Outboard Bearing

On centerline attachments, wipe On centerline attachments, wipe
zerk clean and lube every 10 zerk clean and lube every 10
hours with EPG. Offset attachment hours with EPG. Offset attachment
bearing does not need greasing. bearing does not need greasing.
TRENCHER TRENCHER
Gearbox Gearbox
Check Check
Check oil at fill plug (1) every 50 Check oil at fill plug (1) every 50
hours. Keep oil level at plug. If hours. Keep oil level at plug. If
necessary, add MPL at fill plug. necessary, add MPL at fill plug.
Change Change
Change oil after 50 hours and Change oil after 50 hours and
every 500 hours thereafter. Drain at drain plug (2). Replace drain every 500 hours thereafter. Drain at drain plug (2). Replace drain
plug and add MPL at fill plug until oil is level with plug. plug and add MPL at fill plug until oil is level with plug.
BACKFILL BLADE BACKFILL BLADE
BACKFILL BLADE BACKFILL BLADE
Pivot Pivot
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE

NOTICES: NOTICES:
• Unless otherwise instructed, all service should be performed • Unless otherwise instructed, all service should be performed
with engine shut off. with engine shut off.
• Refer to engine manufacturer’s manual for engine • Refer to engine manufacturer’s manual for engine
maintenance instructions. maintenance instructions.
• Before servicing equipment, lower unstowed attachments to • Before servicing equipment, lower unstowed attachments to
ground. ground.
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OVERVIEW OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OVERVIEW
Interval Task Page Interval Task Page
10 hours Check coolant level 78 10 hours Check coolant level 78
Check track tension 81 Check track tension 81
Check hydraulic hoses 83 Check hydraulic hoses 83
Check fuel filter 76 Check fuel filter 76
Check digging chain teeth 86 Check digging chain teeth 86
Check digging chain 86 Check digging chain 86
Check/adjust digging chain tension 87 Check/adjust digging chain tension 87
Check boom mounting bolts 88 Check boom mounting bolts 88
Check attachment mounting bolts 88 Check attachment mounting bolts 88
Check personnel restraint bar bolts 88 Check personnel restraint bar bolts 88
50 hours Check fan belt 77 50 hours Check fan belt 77
Check air filter 79 Check air filter 79
Check track sprocket bolts (initial) 82 Check track sprocket bolts (initial) 82
100 hours Change fuel filter 76 100 hours Change fuel filter 76
Change in-line fuel filter 76 Change in-line fuel filter 76
Check track sprocket bolts 82 Check track sprocket bolts 82
Check front idler roller 82 Check front idler roller 82
250 hours Change air filter 79 250 hours Change air filter 79
500 hours Replace fan belt 77 500 hours Replace fan belt 77
2000 hours Change coolant 78 2000 hours Change coolant 78
As needed Adjust track tension 81 As needed Adjust track tension 81
Check battery 84 Check battery 84
Check fuses 84 Check fuses 84
Replace digging chain 89 Replace digging chain 89

ENGINE ENGINE
ENGINE ENGINE
Ref. Task Hours Ref. Task Hours
4 Check coolant level 10 4 Check coolant level 10
3 Check fan belt 50 3 Check fan belt 50
2 Check air filter 50 2 Check air filter 50
1 Change fuel filter 100 1 Change fuel filter 100
5 Change in-line fuel filter 100 5 Change in-line fuel filter 100
2 Change air filter 250 2 Change air filter 250
3 Replace fan belt 500 3 Replace fan belt 500
4 Change coolant 2000 4 Change coolant 2000

ENGINE ENGINE
Fuel Filters Fuel Filters

To access fuel filters, remove rear engine access panel. To access fuel filters, remove rear engine access panel.
Change Change
Change fuel filter and inline fuel Change fuel filter and inline fuel
filter every 100 hours. To change: filter every 100 hours. To change:
• Remove filter. • Remove filter.

• Install new filter. Apply fuel oil • Install new filter. Apply fuel oil
thinly over the gasket and thinly over the gasket and
hand-tighten. hand-tighten.
• Air-bleed the injection pump. • Air-bleed the injection pump.
ENGINE ENGINE
Fan Belt Fan Belt
Check Check
Check belt every 50 hours for damage or wear. Replace worn Check belt every 50 hours for damage or wear. Replace worn
belt. belt.
Adjust Adjust
• Turn off engine and remove • Turn off engine and remove
key. key.
• Apply moderate thumb • Apply moderate thumb
pressure to belt between pressure to belt between
pulleys, as shown. pulleys, as shown.
• Belt is properly tensioned • Belt is properly tensioned
when deflection is about 0.28 om0466h.eps when deflection is about 0.28 om0466h.eps
to 0.35 in (7 to 9 mm). to 0.35 in (7 to 9 mm).
• If needed, loosen alternator • If needed, loosen alternator
bolts (shown) and pull alternator out until correct tension is bolts (shown) and pull alternator out until correct tension is
reached. reached.
Replace Replace
Replace belt every 500 hours. Replace belt every 500 hours.
ENGINE ENGINE
Cooling System Cooling System
Check Check
Check coolant level in overflow Check coolant level in overflow

tank every 10 hours. Coolant tank every 10 hours. Coolant
should be between LOW and FULL should be between LOW and FULL
marks on tank. marks on tank.
Fill as needed with only Ditch Fill as needed with only Ditch
Witch approved coolant (p/n 255- Witch approved coolant (p/n 255-
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ethylene-glycol-based heavy duty ethylene-glycol-based heavy duty
engine coolant meeting ASTM engine coolant meeting ASTM
specification D6210, TMC RP329, specification D6210, TMC RP329,
or John Deere specification JDM H24A2. Do not fill over FULL or John Deere specification JDM H24A2. Do not fill over FULL
mark on tank. mark on tank.
Check clamps and hoses for looseness or wear. Tighten loose Check clamps and hoses for looseness or wear. Tighten loose
clamps. Replace swollen, hardened, or cracked hoses. clamps. Replace swollen, hardened, or cracked hoses.
Change Change
Change coolant every 2000 hours. Change coolant every 2000 hours.
• Allow engine to cool. • Allow engine to cool.

• Open two drains (3, 4) and • Open two drains (3, 4) and
radiator cap and drain coolant. radiator cap and drain coolant.
• Drain overflow tank. • Drain overflow tank.
• Close drains and fill (1, 2) with • Close drains and fill (1, 2) with
a 50-50 mix of anti-freeze and a 50-50 mix of anti-freeze and
water. water.
ENGINE ENGINE
Air Filter Air Filter

To better access air filter, slide out overflow tank. To better access air filter, slide out overflow tank.
Check Check
Check filter and suction hose every 50 hours for wear or holes. Check filter and suction hose every 50 hours for wear or holes.
Check more often if working in dusty conditions. Check more often if working in dusty conditions.
Change Change
Change air filter every 250 hours or 1 2 Change air filter every 250 hours or 1 2
when yellow band in air filter when yellow band in air filter
service indicator reaches red line. service indicator reaches red line.
1. Open air filter housing. 1. Open air filter housing.

2. Remove primary (2) and safety 2. Remove primary (2) and safety
(1) elements. (1) elements.
3. Wipe inside of housing and om0465h.eps 3. Wipe inside of housing and om0465h.eps
wash end cup. wash end cup.
4. Insert new primary and safety 4. Insert new primary and safety
elements. elements.
5. Close air filter case. 5. Close air filter case.
6. Reset air filter service indicator. 6. Reset air filter service indicator.
3 Check track tension 10 3 Check track tension 10
1 Check sprocket bolts (initial) 50 1 Check sprocket bolts (initial) 50
1 Check sprocket bolts 100 1 Check sprocket bolts 100
4 Check front idler roller 100 4 Check front idler roller 100
2, 3 Adjust track tension As needed 2, 3 Adjust track tension As needed

Track Tension Track Tension
Check Check
Check track tension every 10 hours. Measure length of spring as Check track tension every 10 hours. Measure length of spring as
shown. When tracks are correctly tensioned, spring should shown. When tracks are correctly tensioned, spring should
measure 9 1/2 in (241 mm). measure 9 1/2 in (241 mm).
Adjust Adjust
To increase track tension, turn screw clockwise. To reduce track To increase track tension, turn screw clockwise. To reduce track
tension, turn screw counterclockwise. tension, turn screw counterclockwise.
Track Sprocket Bolts Track Sprocket Bolts

Check sprocket bolts after first 50 hours and every 100 hours Check sprocket bolts after first 50 hours and every 100 hours
thereafter. Torque bolts to 70 ft•lb (95 N•m). thereafter. Torque bolts to 70 ft•lb (95 N•m).
Front Idler Roller Front Idler Roller

Check front idler roller for wear every 100 hours. Replace if Check front idler roller for wear every 100 hours. Replace if
needed. needed.
NOTICE: Before disconnecting any hydraulic line, turn engine off NOTICE: Before disconnecting any hydraulic line, turn engine off
and operate all controls to relieve pressure. Lower, block or and operate all controls to relieve pressure. Lower, block or
support any raised component. Cover connection with heavy support any raised component. Cover connection with heavy
cloth and loosen connector nut slightly to relieve residual cloth and loosen connector nut slightly to relieve residual
pressure. Catch all fluid in container. pressure. Catch all fluid in container.
Hoses Hoses
Check hoses every 10 hours for wear or damage. Replace as Check hoses every 10 hours for wear or damage. Replace as
needed. needed.
ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL
Battery and fuses are located under seat. Battery and fuses are located under seat.
Battery Battery
Check battery connections for Check battery connections for
wear or corrosion. Keep wear or corrosion. Keep
connections clean and tight. connections clean and tight.
Batteries supplied by factory are Batteries supplied by factory are
maintenance-free. Service maintenance-free. Service
replacement batteries according to replacement batteries according to
manufacturer’s instructions. manufacturer’s instructions.
Fuses Fuses
Change fuses as needed. Replace Change fuses as needed. Replace
blown fuses with spares in fuse blown fuses with spares in fuse
box. box.
TRENCHER TRENCHER
TRENCHER TRENCHER
1 Check digging chain teeth 10 1 Check digging chain teeth 10
2 Check digging chain 10 2 Check digging chain 10
3 Check/adjust digging chain tension 10 3 Check/adjust digging chain tension 10
4 Check boom mounting bolts 10 4 Check boom mounting bolts 10
6 Check attachment mounting bolts 10 6 Check attachment mounting bolts 10
5 Check personnel restraint bar bolts 10 5 Check personnel restraint bar bolts 10
2 Replace digging chain As needed 2 Replace digging chain As needed

TRENCHER TRENCHER
Teeth and Bits Teeth and Bits

Check teeth for wear every 10 hours. Replace worn teeth, using Check teeth for wear every 10 hours. Replace worn teeth, using
Ditch Witch replacement parts and maintaining original tooth Ditch Witch replacement parts and maintaining original tooth
pattern. pattern.
For more efficient digging, contact your Ditch Witch dealer for For more efficient digging, contact your Ditch Witch dealer for
information about the tooth pattern best suited to your jobsite. information about the tooth pattern best suited to your jobsite.
If using rock chain bits, check that bits rotate freely. Clean chain If using rock chain bits, check that bits rotate freely. Clean chain
and check bits after each use. Replace bit when tungsten cap or and check bits after each use. Replace bit when tungsten cap or
insert is worn, or adapter can be damaged. insert is worn, or adapter can be damaged.
Chain Chain
Check chain every 10 hours. Replace worn or broken chains. If Check chain every 10 hours. Replace worn or broken chains. If
sidebars are bent or loose on chain pins, chain spacers should be sidebars are bent or loose on chain pins, chain spacers should be
used to join sidebars. used to join sidebars.
TRENCHER TRENCHER
Chain Tension Chain Tension

Adjust digging chain tension every Adjust digging chain tension every
10 hours. 10 hours.
With boom horizontal, pull up on With boom horizontal, pull up on

chain until it is taut. Measure chain until it is taut. Measure
distance (2) from top of boom to distance (2) from top of boom to
chain. Correct distance is 1.5 to 2 chain. Correct distance is 1.5 to 2
in (40 to 50 mm). in (40 to 50 mm).
To tighten chain, pump MPG into To tighten chain, pump MPG into
cylinder at check valve zerk (1). cylinder at check valve zerk (1).
NOTICE: Do not overtension chain. Premature chain failure NOTICE: Do not overtension chain. Premature chain failure
could result. could result.
To relieve digging chain tension, stand on opposite side of boom To relieve digging chain tension, stand on opposite side of boom
and unscrew check valve zerk (1) to release grease. and unscrew check valve zerk (1) to release grease.
Fluid pressure could pierce skin Fluid pressure could pierce skin
and cause injury or death. Stay away. and cause injury or death. Stay away.
NOTICE: Service digging boom grease cylinder only while NOTICE: Service digging boom grease cylinder only while
standing on opposite side of boom. Wear gloves and safety standing on opposite side of boom. Wear gloves and safety
glasses and cover fitting with cloth when relieving pressure in glasses and cover fitting with cloth when relieving pressure in
cylinder. cylinder.
TRENCHER TRENCHER
Boom Mounting Bolts Boom Mounting Bolts

Check 4 bolts every 10 hours for Check 4 bolts every 10 hours for
looseness or wear. Torque as looseness or wear. Torque as
necessary to keep bolts and nuts necessary to keep bolts and nuts
tight. tight.
Attachment Mounting Bolts Attachment Mounting Bolts

Check two upper and two lower bolts every 10 hours for Check two upper and two lower bolts every 10 hours for
looseness or wear. Torque as necessary to keep bolts and nuts looseness or wear. Torque as necessary to keep bolts and nuts
tight. tight.
Personnel Restraint Bar Personnel Restraint Bar

Check one bolt every 10 hours for Check one bolt every 10 hours for
looseness or wear. Torque as looseness or wear. Torque as
necessary to keep bolt and nut necessary to keep bolt and nut
tight. tight.
TRENCHER TRENCHER
Chain Replacement Chain Replacement

Visually check digging chains for wear on rollers and sidebars. Visually check digging chains for wear on rollers and sidebars.
Check pins and bushing wear by measuring distance between Check pins and bushing wear by measuring distance between
chain pins and comparing it with a new chain. chain pins and comparing it with a new chain.
Replace sprockets when a new chain is installed. Replace sprockets when a new chain is installed.
To remove chain: To remove chain:
1. Start unit, following directions in OPERATION. 1. Start unit, following directions in OPERATION.
2. Turn digging chain until connector pin is on top of boom. 2. Turn digging chain until connector pin is on top of boom.
3. Lower boom to ground. 3. Lower boom to ground.
4. Stop engine. 4. Stop engine.
5. Secure chain by clamping 5. Secure chain by clamping
links on either side of links on either side of
connector pin with chain jaws. connector pin with chain jaws.
Squeeze jaws to reduce Squeeze jaws to reduce
pressure on connector pin. pressure on connector pin.
om1752x om1752x
6. Loop cable through links 6. Loop cable through links

nearest connector pin. nearest connector pin.
om1744x om1744x
TRENCHER TRENCHER
Fluid pressure could pierce skin Fluid pressure could pierce skin
and cause injury or death. Stay away. and cause injury or death. Stay away.
NOTICE: Service digging boom grease cylinder only while NOTICE: Service digging boom grease cylinder only while
standing on opposite side of boom. Wear gloves and safety standing on opposite side of boom. Wear gloves and safety
glasses and cover fitting with cloth when relieving pressure in glasses and cover fitting with cloth when relieving pressure in
cylinder. cylinder.
7. Loosen plug on grease cylinder to relieve chain tension. 7. Loosen plug on grease cylinder to relieve chain tension.
8. Stand clear of chain and remove lock key from connector pin. 8. Stand clear of chain and remove lock key from connector pin.
Drive connector pin out of link. Drive connector pin out of link.
Crushing weight Crushing weight

Use proper procedures and Use proper procedures and
sf1014 sf1026 sf1014 sf1026
9. Unclamp links. Slowly release cable and lower chain to 9. Unclamp links. Slowly release cable and lower chain to
ground. ground.
10. Lay chain on ground with teeth down. 10. Lay chain on ground with teeth down.
TRENCHER TRENCHER
To install chain: To install chain:
1. Lay chain on ground with teeth down and pointed toward unit. 1. Lay chain on ground with teeth down and pointed toward unit.
2. Start unit. 2. Start unit.
3. Back unit up until chain extends past head shaft about 1 ft 3. Back unit up until chain extends past head shaft about 1 ft
(30.5 cm). (30.5 cm).
4. Lower backfill blade to ground. 4. Lower backfill blade to ground.
5. Lower boom to horizontal position. 5. Lower boom to horizontal position.
6. Stop engine. 6. Stop engine.
7. Pull rear end of chain over and about 10 in (26 cm) past tail 7. Pull rear end of chain over and about 10 in (26 cm) past tail
roller. roller.
8. Use hoist to pull front end of chain over head shaft sprocket. 8. Use hoist to pull front end of chain over head shaft sprocket.
9. Move chain down boom until chain connector pin and lock 9. Move chain down boom until chain connector pin and lock
key can be installed. Install connector pin and lock key. key can be installed. Install connector pin and lock key.
10. Tighten chain by pumping EPG into grease cylinder. 10. Tighten chain by pumping EPG into grease cylinder.
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HT25 HT25
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
HT25 HT25
DIMENSIONS*: U.S. METRIC DIMENSIONS*: U.S. METRIC

A Max. trench depth 39 in 99 cm A Max. trench depth 39 in 99 cm
A2 Angle of approach 19° 19° A2 Angle of approach 19° 19°
A3 Angle of departure 18° 18° A3 Angle of departure 18° 18°
B Max. trench width 16 in 40.6 cm B Max. trench width 16 in 40.6 cm
C Boom angle down 53° 53° C Boom angle down 53° 53°
C1 Boom angle up 50° 50° C1 Boom angle up 50° 50°
H1 Height, top of cab 80 in 203 cm H1 Height, top of cab 80 in 203 cm
L2 Basic unit length-transport 120 in 304.8 cm L2 Basic unit length-transport 120 in 304.8 cm
L4 Centerline of track, hub-to-hub 39 in 99 cm L4 Centerline of track, hub-to-hub 39 in 99 cm
W2 Width, transport 35.5 in 90.2 cm W2 Width, transport 35.5 in 90.2 cm
*Dimensions are based on unit equipped with 3 ft (.91 m) centerline digging *Dimensions are based on unit equipped with 3 ft (.91 m) centerline digging
attachment and backfill blade. attachment and backfill blade.
94 HT25 - SPECIFICATIONS 94 HT25 - SPECIFICATIONS
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Backfill blade: 4-way hydraulic lift angle U.S. METRIC Backfill blade: 4-way hydraulic lift angle U.S. METRIC
Blade width 35.5 in 90.2 cm Blade width 35.5 in 90.2 cm
Blade height 9.9 in 25.1 cm Blade height 9.9 in 25.1 cm
Lift lift above ground 30° 30° Lift lift above ground 30° 30°
Blade drop below ground 20° 20° Blade drop below ground 20° 20°
Maximum swing angle (left/right) 28° 28° Maximum swing angle (left/right) 28° 28°
Standard left auger: Standard left auger:
Diameter 4 in 10 cm Diameter 4 in 10 cm
Length 13.5 in 34.3 cm Length 13.5 in 34.3 cm
Standard right auger Standard right auger
Diameter 10.5 in 26.7 cm Diameter 10.5 in 26.7 cm
Length 12.2 in 31 cm Length 12.2 in 31 cm
Offset auger (optional) Offset auger (optional)
Diameter 10.5 in 26.7 cm Diameter 10.5 in 26.7 cm
Length 16.4 in 41.7 cm Length 16.4 in 41.7 cm
OPERATIONAL: U.S. METRIC OPERATIONAL: U.S. METRIC

Vehicle speeds Vehicle speeds
Maximum transit forward < 3 mph < 4.8 km/h Maximum transit forward < 3 mph < 4.8 km/h
Maximum transit reverse < 2 mph < 3.2 km/h Maximum transit reverse < 2 mph < 3.2 km/h
Digging chain speed @ 3000 engine rpm 364 fpm 111 m/min Digging chain speed @ 3000 engine rpm 364 fpm 111 m/min
Headshaft speed @ 3000 engine rpm 180 rpm 180 r/min Headshaft speed @ 3000 engine rpm 180 rpm 180 r/min
Operating weight (with 3 ft [.9 m] boom, backfill 4080 lb 1850.7 kg Operating weight (with 3 ft [.9 m] boom, backfill 4080 lb 1850.7 kg
blade, cab, and A225 backhoe) blade, cab, and A225 backhoe)
Operator orientation Facing front of vehicle in full Operator orientation Facing front of vehicle in full
view of all operations view of all operations
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POWER U.S. METRIC POWER U.S. METRIC

Engine: Kubota D1105-E diesel Engine: Kubota D1105-E diesel
Cooling medium 50/50 antifreeze, see Cooling medium 50/50 antifreeze, see
MAINTENANCE for more MAINTENANCE for more
information information
Injection 1991 lbw/in2 140 kgf/cm2 Injection 1991 lbw/in2 140 kgf/cm2
Number of cylinders 3 Number of cylinders 3
Displacement 68.53 in 3
1123 cm 3 Displacement 68.53 in3 1123 cm3
Bore 3.07 in 7.70 cm Bore 3.07 in 7.70 cm
Stroke 3.09 in 7.86 cm Stroke 3.09 in 7.86 cm
*Maximum tilt angle fore & aft 30° 30° *Maximum tilt angle fore & aft 30° 30°
*Maximum tilt angle side 30° 30° *Maximum tilt angle side 30° 30°
Engine manufacturer's gross power rating @ 3150 25 hp 18.6 kW Engine manufacturer's gross power rating @ 3150 25 hp 18.6 kW
rpm rpm
Maximum governed speed as installed (no load) 3160 rpm 3160 r/min Maximum governed speed as installed (no load) 3160 rpm 3160 r/min
Flywheel horsepower (full load) 22 hp 16.4 kW Flywheel horsepower (full load) 22 hp 16.4 kW
POWER DELIVERY SYSTEM POWER DELIVERY SYSTEM
Ground drive Dual hydrostatic drive Ground drive Dual hydrostatic drive
infinitely variable from zero to infinitely variable from zero to
maximum, hand lever maximum, hand lever
operated speed/direction operated speed/direction
control control
Service brake Ground drive speed/direction Service brake Ground drive speed/direction
controls brake machine controls brake machine
hydraulically when moved to hydraulically when moved to
neutral position neutral position
Parking brake Disc, hydraulic pressure Parking brake Disc, hydraulic pressure
released released
Tracks 230 x 39 x 72 FP Tracks 230 x 39 x 72 FP
Trencher drive Trencher drive
Transmission Belt drive through gearbox Transmission Belt drive through gearbox
reduction reduction
Clutch Electric over hydraulic Clutch Electric over hydraulic
*Exceeding these operating angles will cause engine damage. This DOES NOT *Exceeding these operating angles will cause engine damage. This DOES NOT
IMPLY machine is stable to maximum angle of safe engine operation. IMPLY machine is stable to maximum angle of safe engine operation.
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: U.S. METRIC HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: U.S. METRIC

Ground drive pump Ground drive pump
Pump capacity per track @ 11.8 gpm 44.9 L/min Pump capacity per track @ 11.8 gpm 44.9 L/min
3000 rpm 3000 rpm
Pump relief track slip Pump relief track slip
Auxiliary pump Auxiliary pump
Pump capacity @ 3000 rpm 6.7 gpm 25.2 L/min Pump capacity @ 3000 rpm 6.7 gpm 25.2 L/min
Pump relief 2320 psi 160 bar Pump relief 2320 psi 160 bar
FLUID CAPACITIES: FLUID CAPACITIES:
Fuel tank 6 gal 22.7 L Fuel tank 6 gal 22.7 L
Engine lubrication oil, including filter 4.5 qt 4.3 L Engine lubrication oil, including filter 4.5 qt 4.3 L
Track drive planetary 1.5 qt 1.4 L Track drive planetary 1.5 qt 1.4 L
Engine cooling system 6.0 qt 5.7 L Engine cooling system 6.0 qt 5.7 L
Hydraulic system 10.1 gal 38.2 L Hydraulic system 10.1 gal 38.2 L
Hydraulic reservoir 8.7 gal 32.9 L Hydraulic reservoir 8.7 gal 32.9 L
BATTERY: Group 26/26R/70 SAE cold crank @ BATTERY: Group 26/26R/70 SAE cold crank @
0°F (-18°C) 675 amp 0°F (-18°C) 675 amp
NOISE LEVELS: NOISE LEVELS:
Operator 89 dbA sound pressure per ISO 6394, without cab. Operator 89 dbA sound pressure per ISO 6394, without cab.
Operator 91 dbA sound pressure per ISO 6394, with cab. Operator 91 dbA sound pressure per ISO 6394, with cab.
Exterior 106 dbA sound power per ISO 6393, without cab. Exterior 106 dbA sound power per ISO 6393, without cab.
Exterior 103 dbA sound power per ISO 6393, with cab. Exterior 103 dbA sound power per ISO 6393, with cab.
Specifications are called out according to SAE recommended practices. Specifications are called out according to SAE recommended practices.
Specifications are general and subject to change without notice. If exact Specifications are general and subject to change without notice. If exact
measurements are required, equipment should be weighed and measured. Due to measurements are required, equipment should be weighed and measured. Due to
selected options, delivered equipment may not necessarily match that shown. selected options, delivered equipment may not necessarily match that shown.
A225 BACKHOE A225 BACKHOE
A225 BACKHOE A225 BACKHOE
DIMENSIONS: U.S. METRIC DIMENSIONS: U.S. METRIC
A Transport height 77.25 in 1.96 m A Transport height 77.25 in 1.96 m
C Ground clearance 20 in 50.8 cm C Ground clearance 20 in 50.8 cm
D Backhoe length, stowed 62 in 1.58 m D Backhoe length, stowed 62 in 1.58 m
F Digging depth, max. 68 in 1.73 m F Digging depth, max. 68 in 1.73 m
G Digging depth, 2 ft (0.6 m) flat bottom 64 in 1.63 m G Digging depth, 2 ft (0.6 m) flat bottom 64 in 1.63 m
J Operating height, fully raised 93 in 2.36 m J Operating height, fully raised 93 in 2.36 m
K Loading height 55.75 in 1.42 m K Loading height 55.75 in 1.42 m
L Loading reach 45 in 1.14 m L Loading reach 45 in 1.14 m
M Reach from swing pivot 103 in 2.62 m M Reach from swing pivot 103 in 2.62 m
P Bucket rotation 176° 176° P Bucket rotation 176° 176°

GENERAL: U.S. METRIC GENERAL: U.S. METRIC
Bucket Bucket
Width 12 in 30.5 cm Width 12 in 30.5 cm
Capacity 1 ft3 .027 m3 Capacity 1 ft3 .027 m3
Backhoe weight with bucket 780 lb 353.8 kg Backhoe weight with bucket 780 lb 353.8 kg
Lift capacity, boom over end and swing arc, SAE Lift capacity, boom over end and swing arc, SAE
at 36 in (.9 m) 154 lb 70 kg at 36 in (.9 m) 154 lb 70 kg
at ground level 359 lb 162 .8 kg at ground level 359 lb 162 .8 kg
Lift capacity, dipperstick over end and swing arc, SAE Lift capacity, dipperstick over end and swing arc, SAE
at 41 in (1.04 m) 180 lb 81.7 kg at 41 in (1.04 m) 180 lb 81.7 kg
at 62 in (1.6 m) 140 lb 63.5 kg at 62 in (1.6 m) 140 lb 63.5 kg
Swing arc 170° 170° Swing arc 170° 170°

HT25 - WARRANTY 99 HT25 - WARRANTY 99
WARRANTY WARRANTY
Ditch Witch Equipment and Parts Ditch Witch Equipment and Parts
Limited Warranty Policy Limited Warranty Policy
Subject to the limitations and exclusions herein, free replacement parts will be Subject to the limitations and exclusions herein, free replacement parts will be
provided at any authorized Ditch Witch dealership for any Ditch Witch equipment provided at any authorized Ditch Witch dealership for any Ditch Witch equipment
or parts manufactured by The Charles Machine Works, Inc. (CMW) that fail due to or parts manufactured by The Charles Machine Works, Inc. (CMW) that fail due to
a defect in material or workmanship within one (1) year of first commercial use. a defect in material or workmanship within one (1) year of first commercial use.
Free labor will be provided at any authorized Ditch Witch dealership for installation Free labor will be provided at any authorized Ditch Witch dealership for installation
of parts under this warranty during the first year following initial commercial use of of parts under this warranty during the first year following initial commercial use of
the serial-numbered Ditch Witch equipment on which it is installed. the serial-numbered Ditch Witch equipment on which it is installed.
Exclusions from Product Warranty Exclusions from Product Warranty

• Wear-related failure of parts subject to ground contact including, but not limited • Wear-related failure of parts subject to ground contact including, but not limited
to, digging teeth, digging chains, sprockets, backhoe buckets, plow blades, drill to, digging teeth, digging chains, sprockets, backhoe buckets, plow blades, drill
pipe, drill bits, backreamers, and swivels. pipe, drill bits, backreamers, and swivels.
• All incidental or consequential damages. • All incidental or consequential damages.
• All defects, damages, or injuries caused by misuse, abuse, improper • All defects, damages, or injuries caused by misuse, abuse, improper
installation, alteration, neglect, or uses other than those for which products installation, alteration, neglect, or uses other than those for which products
were intended. were intended.
• All defects, damages, or injuries caused by improper training, operation, or • All defects, damages, or injuries caused by improper training, operation, or
servicing of products in a manner inconsistent with manufacturer’s servicing of products in a manner inconsistent with manufacturer’s
recommendations. recommendations.
• All engines and engine accessories (these are covered by original • All engines and engine accessories (these are covered by original
manufacturer’s warranty). manufacturer’s warranty).
• Tires, belts, and other parts which may be subject to another manufacturer’s • Tires, belts, and other parts which may be subject to another manufacturer’s
warranty (such warranty will be available to purchaser). warranty (such warranty will be available to purchaser).
• All implied warranties not expressly stated herein, including any warranty of • All implied warranties not expressly stated herein, including any warranty of
fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability. fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability.
IF THE PRODUCTS ARE PURCHASED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES AS IF THE PRODUCTS ARE PURCHASED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES AS
DEFINED BY THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, THEN THERE ARE NO DEFINED BY THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, THEN THERE ARE NO
WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE HEREOF AND THERE WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE HEREOF AND THERE
ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHICH EXTEND TO A ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHICH EXTEND TO A
COMMERCIAL BUYER. ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS LIMITED COMMERCIAL BUYER. ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY APPLY INCLUDING THE DUTIES IMPOSED. WARRANTY APPLY INCLUDING THE DUTIES IMPOSED.
100 HT25 - WARRANTY 100 HT25 - WARRANTY
Ditch Witch products have been tested to deliver acceptable performance in most Ditch Witch products have been tested to deliver acceptable performance in most
conditions. This does not imply they will deliver acceptable performance in all conditions. This does not imply they will deliver acceptable performance in all
conditions. Therefore, to assure suitability, products should be operated under conditions. Therefore, to assure suitability, products should be operated under
anticipated working conditions prior to purchase. anticipated working conditions prior to purchase.
Defects will be determined by an inspection within thirty (30) days of the date of Defects will be determined by an inspection within thirty (30) days of the date of
failure of the product or part by CMW or its authorized dealer. CMW will provide failure of the product or part by CMW or its authorized dealer. CMW will provide
the location of its inspection facilities or its nearest authorized dealer upon inquiry. the location of its inspection facilities or its nearest authorized dealer upon inquiry.
CMW reserves the right to supply remanufactured replacements parts under this CMW reserves the right to supply remanufactured replacements parts under this
warranty as it deems appropriate. warranty as it deems appropriate.
Extended warranties are available upon request from your local Ditch Witch Extended warranties are available upon request from your local Ditch Witch
dealer or CMW. dealer or CMW.
Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so above limitation of exclusion may not apply. Further, some states do damages, so above limitation of exclusion may not apply. Further, some states do
not allow exclusion of or limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts, so the not allow exclusion of or limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitation may not apply. This limited warranty gives product owner specific above limitation may not apply. This limited warranty gives product owner specific
legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which vary from legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. state to state.
For information regarding this limited warranty, contact CMW’s Product Support For information regarding this limited warranty, contact CMW’s Product Support
department, P.O. Box 66, Perry, OK 73077-0066, or contact your local Ditch Witch department, P.O. Box 66, Perry, OK 73077-0066, or contact your local Ditch Witch
dealer. dealer.
First version: 1/91; Latest version: 4/00 First version: 1/91; Latest version: 4/00
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HT25 - SERVICE 1 HT25 - SERVICE 1

SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SERIAL NUMBER RECORD

SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SERIAL NUMBER RECORD

Date of Manufacture: Date of Manufacture:

SUPPORT PROCEDURE SUPPORT PROCEDURE

Ditch Witch Training Ditch Witch Training

Operator's Manual Operator's Manual

Issue Number 1.0/OP-4/00 Issue Number 1.0/OP-4/00

Copyright 2000 Copyright 2000

1. Digging boom 1. Digging boom

1. Throttle 12. Fuel gauge 1. Throttle 12. Fuel gauge

• Push to increase speed. • Push to increase speed.

Accessory Socket Accessory Socket

Backfill Blade Control Backfill Blade Control

• Push to lower blade. • Push to lower blade.

Work Light Switch Work Light Switch

• Press right to turn on. • Press right to turn on.

Dome Light Switch Dome Light Switch

• Press top to turn on. • Press top to turn on.

Windshield Wiper Switch Windshield Wiper Switch

This optional switch controls This optional switch controls

• Press right to turn on. • Press right to turn on.

Track Controls Track Controls

These levers, used together, These levers, used together,

• Push to go forward. • Push to go forward.

• Use together to steer. • Use together to steer.

Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Engine Oil Pressure Indicator

If light remains on: If light remains on:

• Turn off engine. • Turn off engine.

Start Interlock Indicators Start Interlock Indicators

• Operator is in seat. • Operator is in seat.

Horn Button Horn Button

Press button to sound horn. Press button to sound horn.

Glow Plug Button Glow Plug Button

• If ambient temperature is below • If ambient temperature is below

Ignition Switch Ignition Switch

This three-position switch starts or This three-position switch starts or

Fuel Gauge Fuel Gauge

Engine Temperature Indicator Engine Temperature Indicator

This indicator lights if cooling This indicator lights if cooling

Heater Fan Control Heater Fan Control

• Turn clockwise for faster. • Turn clockwise for faster.

Heater Temperature Control Heater Temperature Control

• Turn clockwise for warmer. • Turn clockwise for warmer.

Battery Disconnect Battery Disconnect

• Turn clockwise to connect • Turn clockwise to connect

Fire Extinguisher Fire Extinguisher

Lighting Kit Lighting Kit

UNDERGROUND HAZARDS UNDERGROUND HAZARDS

Hazards include: Hazards include:

• Electric lines • Electric lines

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Electric Strike Description Electric Strike Description

• Power outage • Power outage

If an Electric Line is Damaged If an Electric Line is Damaged

1. DO NOT MOVE. Remain on tractor. 1. DO NOT MOVE. Remain on tractor.

Off Tractor Off Tractor

1. DO NOT TOUCH ANY EQUIPMENT. 1. DO NOT TOUCH ANY EQUIPMENT.

If a Gas Line is Damaged If a Gas Line is Damaged

If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged

JOBSITE CLASSIFICATION JOBSITE CLASSIFICATION

Inspecting Jobsite Inspecting Jobsite

Selecting a Classification Selecting a Classification