Ditch Witch 1820 Operators Manual - Ben's Rental and Sales
Ditch Witch 1820 Operators Manual - Ben's Rental and Sales
Ditch Witch 1820 Operators Manual - Ben's Rental and Sales
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<strong>1820</strong> - OPERATION 37<br />
START-UP<br />
6. Start engine. If engine does not start within ten seconds,<br />
release key, allow starter motor to cool, <strong>and</strong> try to start again.<br />
If engine does not start after three tries, check machine.<br />
Gasoline Engine:<br />
Choke cold engine. Put key in ignition <strong>and</strong> turn to start position.<br />
When engine starts, release key. Push choke in.<br />
Diesel Engine:<br />
Put key in ignition <strong>and</strong> turn to on position until glow plug indicator<br />
goes out. Turn key to start position. When engine starts,<br />
release key.<br />
7. Engage pump control (orange) slowly.<br />
8. Idle engine 3-5 minutes before moving. Engine will idle with<br />
digging chain disengaged <strong>and</strong> speed/direction control in<br />
neutral position.<br />
9. Check controls for correct operation.<br />
NOTICES:<br />
Improper control function could<br />
cause death or serious injury. If control does not<br />
work as described in instructions, stop machine<br />
<strong>and</strong> have it repaired.<br />
• If interlock system does not work, contact <strong>Ditch</strong> <strong>Witch</strong> dealer.<br />
Improper repair may allow machine to start or operate with a<br />
control in wrong position.<br />
• Do not wire or tape operator presence switch.
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