Ditch Witch SK500 Manual de usuario
SK500
Operator’s
Manual
054- 091
Issue 2.0
CMW®
SK500 Operator’s Manual Overview - 1
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Overview
Chapter Contents
Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operator Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• Bulleted Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
• Numbered Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
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Serial Number Location
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Serial Number Location
Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided. Unit serial number is located as shown.
Item
date of manufacture
date of purchase
unit serial number
engine serial number
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Intended Use
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Intended Use
The SK500 is a walk-behind, rubber track mini skid steer unit designed for light-to medium-duty
construction work. The SK500 has 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 SK500 should be operated, serviced, and repaired only by persons familiar with its particular
characteristics and acquainted with the relevant safety procedures.
Unit Components
1. Mount plate
2. Lift arms
3. Engine compartment
4. Tracks
5. Operator station
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Operator Orientation
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Operator Orientation
1. Front of unit
2. Right side of unit
3. Rear of unit
4. Left side of unit
About This Manual
This manual contains information for the proper use of this machine. See the beige Operation Overview
pages 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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SK500 Operator’s Manual Foreword - 5
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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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SK500
Operator’s Manual
Issue number 2.0/OM-1/05
Part number 054-091
Copyright 2003, 2004, 2005
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.
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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
5
Safety
machine safety alerts and emergency procedures 9
Controls
machine controls, gauges, and indicators and how to use them 17
Prepare
procedures for inspecting and classifying thejobsite, planning the installation path (if
needed), preparing the jobsite for work, and connecting attachments
21
Drive
procedures for startup, cold start, driving, and shutdown 29
Transport
procedures for lifting, hauling, and towing 33
Complete the Job
procedures for restoring the jobsite and rinsing and storing equipment 41
Service
service intervals and instructions for this machine including lubrication, replacement
of wear items, and basic maintenance
43
Specifications
machine specifications including weights, measurements, power ratings, and fluid
capacities
65
Support
the warranty policy for this machine, and procedures for obtaining warranty
consideration and training
69
Service Record
a record of major service performed on the machine 73
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SK500 Operator’s Manual Safety - 9
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Safety
Chapter Contents
Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety Alert Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Emergency Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
• Electric Strike Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
• If an Electric Line is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
• If a Gas Line is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
• If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
• If Machine Catches on Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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