Ditch Witch XT855 Manual de usuario
XT855
Operator’s
Manual
053-1985
Issue 1.0
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XT855 Operator’s Manual Overview - 1
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Overview
Chapter Contents
Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operator Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• Bulleted Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
• Numbered Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
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Serial Number Location
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Serial Number Location
Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided. XT855 Tier 4i serial number is located as
shown.
Date of manufacture
Date of purchase
XT855 Tier 4i serial number
Engine serial number
Attachment serial number(s)
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Intended Use
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Intended Use
The XT855 is a ride-on, track-driven excavator/tool carrier unit designed for light-to medium-duty
construction work. The XT855 excavator allows 260° swing and digging depths to 83” (2.1 m). The XT855
lift arms have a quick attach mount plate which makes it easy for an operator to connect different
attachments. The unit is designed for operation in temperatures typically experienced in earth moving and
construction work environments. Provisions may be required to operate in extreme temperatures. Contact
your Ditch Witch dealer. Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use.
The XT855 should be operated, serviced, and repaired only by persons familiar with its particular
characteristics and acquainted with the relevant safety procedures.
Equipment Modification
This equipment was designed and built in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Modification of equipment could mean that it will no longer meet regulations and may not function properly
or in accordance with the operating instructions. Modification of equipment should only be made by
competent personnel possessing knowledge of applicable standards, regulations, equipment design
functionality/requirements and any required specialized testing.
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Unit Components
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Unit Components
Operator Orientation
Right and left sides of machine are determined by
facing front (toward lift arms) of unit while seated in the
operator’s station.
1. attachment receiver plate
2. lift arms
3. engine compartment
4. tracks
5. operator’s station
6. ROPS/FOPS
7. excavator
8. excavator stow lock
1. Front of unit
2. Right of unit
3. Rear of unit
4. Left of unit
XT855 Operator’s Manual Overview - 5
About This Manual
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About This Manual
This manual contains information for the proper use of this machine. See Operation Overview for basic
operating procedures. Cross references such as “See page 50” will direct you to detailed procedures.
Bulleted Lists
Bulleted lists provide helpful or important information or contain procedures that do not have to be
performed in a specific order.
Numbered Lists
Numbered lists contain illustration callouts or list steps that must be performed in order.
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XT855 Operator’s Manual Foreword - 7
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Foreword
This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation
instructions to help you use and maintain your Ditch Witch equipment.
Read this manual before using your equipment. Keep it with the equipment at all times for future reference.
If you sell your equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner.
If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch dealer. If you need assistance in locating a
dealer, visit our website at www.ditchwitch.com or write to the following address:
The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Attn: Marketing Department
PO Box 66
Perry, OK 73077-0066
USA
The descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. The Charles
Machine Works, Inc. reserves the right to improve equipment. Some product improvements may have
taken place after this manual was published. For the latest information on Ditch Witch equipment, see your
Ditch Witch dealer.
Thank you for buying and using Ditch Witch equipment.
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XT855
Operator’s Manual
Issue number 1.0/OM-10/09
Part number 053-1985
Copyright 2009
by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
, Ditch Witch, CMW, AutoCrowd, Modularmatic, Jet Trac, Roto Witch, Subsite,
Fluid Miser, Perma-Soil, Power Pipe, Super Witch, Super Witch II, Pierce Airrow, The Underground, and
The Underground Authority Worldwide are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
This product is covered by one or more of the following patents:
U.S. D511, 531; Community Design: 000205117-0001; other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
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Contents
Overview
machine serial number, information about the type of work this machine is designed
to perform, basic machine components, and how to use this manual
1
Foreword
part number, revision level, and publication date of this manual, and factory contact
information
7
Safety
machine safety alerts and emergency procedures 11
Controls
machine controls, gauges, and indicators and how to use them 21
Operation Overview
an overview for completing a job with this machine: planning, setting up, installing
product, and restoring the jobsite; with cross references to detailed procedures
37
Prepare
procedures for inspecting and classifying the jobsite, planning the installation path,
and preparing the jobsite for work
39
Drive
procedures for startup, cold start, driving, and shutdown 45
Transport
procedures for lifting, hauling, and towing 49
Dig
procedures for using excavator to dig trenches and move material 61
Systems and Equipment
procedures for changing excavator control pattern, using SK attachments, and a list
of optional equipment
67
Complete the Job
procedures for restoring the jobsite and rinsing and storing equipment 73
Service
service intervals and instructions for this machine including lubrication, replacement
of wear items, and basic maintenance
75
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