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Table of Contents
Powered Ditchers
DT55 & DTM55
25751
324-053M
Operator’s Manual
Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When
you see this symbol, the subsequent
!
instructions and warnings are serious - follow
without exception. Your life and the lives of
others depend on it!
© Copyright 2008 Printed 3/17/08
Cover photo may show optional equipment
not supplied with standard unit.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1 Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Drive Chain Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Gauge Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Manual Chute Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Safety Labels . . . . . . . .
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REMOVE Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Safety at All Times Look For The Safety Alert Symbol Thoroughly read and understand The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a the instructions given in this potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra manual before operation. Refer to safety precaution must be taken. When you see this t
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Use the following maximum Use Safety Transport speed - tow load weight ratios as Lights and Devices Machinery Safely a guideline: Slow moving tractors, self- Comply with state and local laws. 20 mph when weight is less than or equal to the weight of propelled equipment, and towed Maximum transport speed for implements can create
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Wear Prepare for Emergencies Protective Equipment Be prepared if a fire starts. Protective clothing and equipment Keep a first aid kit and fire should be worn. extinguisher handy. Wear clothing and equipment Keep emergency numbers for appropriate for the job. Avoid doctor, ambulance, hospital and loose fitting clothing. fire departm
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components Safety Labels make sure the correct safety labels are included in the Your Ditcher comes equipped with all safety labels in place. request. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement. 4. Refer to this section for proper label placement. Read and follow their directions. To install new labels: 1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. a. Clean the area the label is
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-719C 25751 Caution: General Instructions 25758 838-295C Danger: Rotating Blade 838-287C 25751 Danger: Thrown Object 838-381C Danger 25758 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M 5
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-229C (Chute Option) 25751 Amber Reflector 818-230C (Chute Option) 25758 Red Reflector 838-112C (Chute Option Both Sides) 25751 Danger: Pinching 838-094C (Hydraulic Chute Option) 25758 Warning: Hydraulic Pressure DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 6
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Land Pride Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new The parts on your Powered Ditcher have been specially product owners. designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts. Therefore, should your Ditcher require This Ditcher has been designed with care and built by replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer. skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Tractor Requirements Driveline Set-Up This Powered Ditcher is designed with a Category 2 and If the Ditcher is to be used on more than one tractor, an 3, 3-point hitch. The maximum horsepower rating for the additional driveline may be required - especially if a quick tractor is 120 HP depending on lift capacity and field hitch is used. conditions. Front tractor weights and/or ballast to tires may be requir
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up IMPORTANT: It is necessary to align the tractor’s gearbox shaft. Pull on each driveline section to be PTO shaft level with the Powered Ditcher’s drive sure universal joints are secured. shaft when checking driveline minimum length. Too d. Hold driveline sections parallel to each other to long a driveline can damage tractor, driveline and determine if they are too long. The inner and outer Powered Ditcher. shields on each section should
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Hydraulic Chute Option Assembly IMPORTANT: A small chain is supplied with the Refer to Figure 1-5: driveline. This chain must be attached to the inner driveline shield and to the Powered Ditcher to 1. Assemble Chute (#1) to the main frame with hinge restrict shield rotation. pin (#2) and cotter pins (#3). Bend one leg of each cotter pin to keep cotter pin from falling out. 6. Hook driveline safety chain in the hole in the inner 2. Attac
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Ripper Option Assembly Refer to Figure 1-6: 1. Assemble ripper Assembly (#1) to the main frame with four 3/4” u-bolts (#2), lock washers (#3) and 3/4” nuts (#4). Tighten nuts to 170 ft-lbs. of torque. 25754 Skid Shoe Option Assembly Figure 1-7 20520 Ripper Option Assembly Figure 1-6 Skid Shoe Option Assembly Refer to Figure 1-7: 1. Attach Skid Shoe (#1) to the main frame with 3/8”-16 x 1 1/4” GR5 round head square neck bolt s (#2) and l
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Instructions Section 2: Operating Instructions 5. DO NOT engage PTO with machine in the fully raised Transporting position. IMPORTANT: ALWAYS disengage PTO before 6. DO NOT drop 3 point hitch. Lower the Powered raising the Powered Ditcher to transport position. Ditcher slowly to the ground. 7. Ground speed should be between 3 and 5 mph for 1. When raising the Powered Ditcher to the transport normal conditions. Under extreme rocky conditions posit
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Instructions If your unit has an optional depth controlling skid shoe and if you have not already set it to the desired depth, you should set the tractor’s park brake, shut tractor engine off, remove switch key and then make that setting. You are now ready to begin operation. Make sure the unit is lifted just barely off of the ground, raise the tractor engine rpm slightly above idle and engage the PTO. The best ditching performance is usually ach
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3: Adjustments Section 3: Adjustments Gauge Wheel ! Refer to Figure 3-2: CAUTION BEFORE any adjustments are performed, lower the Ditcher to The Gauge Wheel can be adjusted by removing 3/4” the ground slowly, stop tractor engine and remove switch key. hitch pin (#3) and moving gauge wheel (#1) up or down to DO NOT attempt to make adjustments while tractor is desired depth. Be sure to secure hitch pin with hair pin running. cotter (#4) when reinstalling. NOTE:
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3: Adjustments Manual Chute Adjustment Hydraulic Chute Adjustment Refer to Figure 3-3: The Chute controls how far and how high debris will be ! CAUTION dispersed. Raise the chute to disperse debris farther and BEFORE any adjustments are performed, lower the Ditcher to higher. Lower the chute to limit how far and how high the ground, stop tractor engine and remove switch key. DO debris is dispersed. Raise or lower the chute by setting NOT attempt to make adjus
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication Maintenance Storage Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life For short periods, coat all exposed cylinder shafts with of any implement. With careful and systematic grease or a corrosion preventive. inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, time and Install dust caps on the quick couplers, if equipped, to repair. prevent dirt contamination of the hydraulic system. Or, if p
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication 9. Install top cover plate (#1) and cover gasket (#28) Drive Sprocket and Drive Chain with galvanized rubber clad washers (#19), lock Replacement washers (#17) and 3/8”-16 x 1 1/4” GR5 hex head Refer to Figure 4-1: cap screws (#12). Tighten cap screws to the correct 1. Remove top cover plate (#1) and rear inspection torque. plate (#2). IMPORTANT: Make sure not to forget to install 3/8” 2. Loosen jam nut (#14) and idler adjustment
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Intervals in hours spray lube grease lube oil lube at which lubrication Legend 50 is required 10 Hours Input Shaft Bearing Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 25758 10 Hours Output Shaft Bearings Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 25758 As Required Drive Chain Oil Fill Plug Oil should escape from Oil Level p
