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5700 - SERVICE 5700 - SERVICE SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SERVICE SERVICE SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SERIAL NUMBER RECORD Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided. Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided.
5700 - SERVICE 5700 - SERVICE 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.
5700 - FOREWORD 5700 - FOREWORD 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.
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5700 - FOREWORD 5700 - FOREWORD Operator's Manual Operator's Manual 5700/Z5700 5700/Z5700 Issue No. 3.0/OP-2/04 Issue No. 3.0/OP-2/04 Part Number 054-519 Part Number 054-519 Copyright 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 Copyright 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 by The Charles Machine Works, Inc., by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.,...
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5700 - CONTENTS 5700 - CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS SERVICE ......... . 1 SERVICE .
5. Engine compartment 6. Backfill blade (optional) 6. Backfill blade (optional) The 5700 is a four-wheel drive, hydrostatic tractor that can be The 5700 is a four-wheel drive, hydrostatic tractor that can be fitted with a wide variety of digging attachments including fitted with a wide variety of digging attachments including vibratory plows, saws, trenchers, backhoes, and drilling units.
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5700 - OVERVIEW 5700 - OVERVIEW The H412 trencher cuts trenches up to 52" (1.3 m) and a The H412 trencher cuts trenches up to 52" (1.3 m) and a maximum of 12" (300 mm) wide. Hydraulic traverse allows the maximum of 12"...
5700 - CONTROLS 5700 - CONTROLS CENTER CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS CENTER CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS CENTER CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS CENTER CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS Fuel Gauge Fuel Gauge This gauge indicates fuel level in This gauge indicates fuel level in tank. Use only diesel fuel. tank. Use only diesel fuel.
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5700 - CONTROLS 5700 - CONTROLS CENTER CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS CENTER CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS Engine Oil Temperature Indicator Engine Oil Temperature Indicator This indicator lights and engine This indicator lights and engine shuts down when engine oil shuts down when engine oil temperature is high.
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5700 - CONTROLS 5700 - CONTROLS CENTER CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS CENTER CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS Ignition Switch Ignition Switch This switch is used to start engine. This switch is used to start engine. • Insert key and turn it • Insert key and turn it clockwise to start position.
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5700 - CONTROLS 5700 - CONTROLS CENTER CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS CENTER CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS Ground Drive Foot Control Ground Drive Foot Control This pedal controls forward and This pedal controls forward and backward tractor movement. backward tractor movement. • Press front of pedal to speed •...
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5700 - CONTROLS 5700 - CONTROLS CENTER CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS CENTER CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS Voltmeter Voltmeter This gauge measures voltage in This gauge measures voltage in electric system. Reading should be electric system. Reading should be near 14 volts with engine running.
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5700 - CONTROLS 5700 - CONTROLS CENTER CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS CENTER CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS Oil Pressure Gauge (Z5700 only) Oil Pressure Gauge (Z5700 only) This gauge shows oil pressure. This gauge shows oil pressure. Normal operating pressure is Normal operating pressure is 30-100 psi (2-6.9 bar).
5700 - CONTROLS 5700 - CONTROLS RIGHT SIDE CONTROL OVERVIEWS RIGHT SIDE CONTROL OVERVIEWS RIGHT SIDE CONTROL OVERVIEWS RIGHT SIDE CONTROL OVERVIEWS 5700 5700 1. Ground drive speed/direction 1. Ground drive speed/direction control (orange) control (orange) 2. Backfill blade control 2.
• Return to N to stop. • Return to N to stop. Backfill Blade Control (5700) Backfill Blade Control (5700) This lever controls the position and This lever controls the position and angle of backfill blade. angle of backfill blade.
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5700 - CONTROLS 5700 - CONTROLS RIGHT SIDE CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS RIGHT SIDE CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS Backfill Blade Tilt Control (5700) Backfill Blade Tilt Control (5700) This optional control tilts backfill This optional control tilts backfill blade. blade. • Push to tilt right side of blade •...
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5700 - CONTROLS 5700 - CONTROLS RIGHT SIDE CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS RIGHT SIDE CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS Rear Steer Control (5700) Rear Steer Control (5700) This lever controls rear steer This lever controls rear steer movement. movement. • Push to turn rear wheels to right.
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5700 - CONTROLS 5700 - CONTROLS RIGHT SIDE CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS RIGHT SIDE CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS Attachment Lift Control (green) Attachment Lift Control (green) This control raises or lowers rear This control raises or lowers rear attachment. attachment. • Push to lower attachment.
5700 - CONTROLS 5700 - CONTROLS LEFT SIDE CONTROL OVERVIEWS LEFT SIDE CONTROL OVERVIEWS LEFT SIDE CONTROL OVERVIEWS LEFT SIDE CONTROL OVERVIEWS 5700 5700 1. Parking brake (orange) 1. Parking brake (orange) 2. Attachment speed/direction 2. Attachment speed/direction control (yellow)
5700 - CONTROLS 5700 - CONTROLS LEFT SIDE CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS LEFT SIDE CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS LEFT SIDE CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS LEFT SIDE CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS Parking Brake (orange) Parking Brake (orange) This lever holds unit at rest. This lever holds unit at rest.
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5700 - CONTROLS 5700 - CONTROLS LEFT SIDE CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS LEFT SIDE CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS Attachment Lift Switch (Z5700)) Attachment Lift Switch (Z5700)) This switch raises and lowers This switch raises and lowers attachment. attachment. • Press top of switch to lift.
5700 - SAFETY 5700 - SAFETY 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.
5700 - SAFETY 5700 - SAFETY 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.
5700 - SAFETY 5700 - SAFETY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 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.
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5700 - SAFETY 5700 - SAFETY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EMERGENCY PROCEDURES If an Electric Line is Damaged If an Electric Line is Damaged If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are on If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are on tractor, DO NOT MOVE.
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5700 - SAFETY 5700 - SAFETY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EMERGENCY PROCEDURES If a Gas Line is Damaged If a Gas Line is Damaged If you suspect a gas line has been damaged, take the following If you suspect a gas line has been damaged, take the following actions.
5700 - SAFETY 5700 - SAFETY JOBSITE CLASSIFICATION JOBSITE CLASSIFICATION 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.
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5700 - SAFETY 5700 - SAFETY JOBSITE CLASSIFICATION JOBSITE CLASSIFICATION 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 . . .
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5700 - SAFETY 5700 - SAFETY JOBSITE CLASSIFICATION JOBSITE CLASSIFICATION 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.
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5700 - SAFETY 5700 - SAFETY JOBSITE CLASSIFICATION JOBSITE CLASSIFICATION Crystalline Silica (Quartz) Dust Precautions Crystalline Silica (Quartz) Dust Precautions Follow OSHA or other guidelines for exposure to crystalline silica Follow OSHA or other guidelines for exposure to crystalline silica...
5700 - SAFETY 5700 - SAFETY 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.
5700 - SAFETY 5700 - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS 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.
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5700 - SAFETY 5700 - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS 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.
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5700 - SAFETY 5700 - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS 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.
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5700 - SAFETY 5700 - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS 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.
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5700 - SAFETY 5700 - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS 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.
5700 - TRACTOR 5700 - TRACTOR DAILY INSPECTION DAILY INSPECTION TRACTOR TRACTOR DAILY INSPECTION DAILY INSPECTION For safe and efficient use of your machine, do the following For safe and efficient use of your machine, do the following before each day’s work.
5700 - TRACTOR 5700 - TRACTOR START-UP START-UP START-UP START-UP 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 operating instructions. Follow instructions for new engine break-in.
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5700 - TRACTOR 5700 - TRACTOR START-UP START-UP 6. Turn key. Warning horn will sound. Indicators will light. 6. Turn key. Warning horn will sound. Indicators will light. If engine does not turn, check start interlock display. See If engine does not turn, check start interlock display. See CONTROLS.
5700 - TRACTOR 5700 - TRACTOR OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION 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.
5700 - TRACTOR 5700 - TRACTOR SHUTDOWN SHUTDOWN SHUTDOWN SHUTDOWN 1. When job is complete, move speed/direction control to 1. When job is complete, move speed/direction control to neutral. Engage parking brake. neutral. Engage parking brake. 2. Lower all attachments to ground.
5700 - TRANSPORTATION 5700 - TRANSPORTATION LIFT LIFT TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION LIFT LIFT Points Points Lifting points are identified by lifting Lifting points are identified by lifting decals. Lifting at any other point is decals. Lifting at any other point is unsafe and can damage machinery.
5700 - TRANSPORTATION 5700 - TRANSPORTATION TIEDOWN TIEDOWN TIEDOWN TIEDOWN Points Points Tiedown points are identified by Tiedown points are identified by tiedown decals. Securing unit to trailer tiedown decals. Securing unit to trailer at any other points may be unsafe and at any other points may be unsafe and can damage machinery.
5700 - TRANSPORTATION 5700 - TRANSPORTATION 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 equipment or stay away. equipment or stay away.
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5700 - TRANSPORTATION 5700 - TRANSPORTATION HAUL HAUL Loading Loading 1. Fasten and adjust seatbelt and start engine. See TRACTOR 1. Fasten and adjust seatbelt and start engine. See TRACTOR for start-up procedures. for start-up procedures. 2. Raise attachments, but keep them low.
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5700 - TRANSPORTATION 5700 - TRANSPORTATION HAUL HAUL Unloading Unloading 1. Check that parking brake is engaged and ground drive 1. Check that parking brake is engaged and ground drive control is in neutral. control is in neutral. 2. Remove tiedowns.
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5700 - TRANSPORTATION 5700 - TRANSPORTATION Incorrect procedures could result in Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use equipment correctly. equipment correctly. Under normal conditions, unit should not be towed. If unit Under normal conditions, unit should not be towed.
5700 - TRENCHER ATTACHMENT 5700 - TRENCHER ATTACHMENT CONTROL OVERVIEW CONTROL OVERVIEW TRENCHER ATTACHMENT TRENCHER ATTACHMENT CONTROL OVERVIEW CONTROL OVERVIEW IMPORTANT: Your unit may be configured differently. Verify IMPORTANT: Your unit may be configured differently. Verify control location with decal on machine.
5700 - TRENCHER ATTACHMENT 5700 - TRENCHER ATTACHMENT CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS Digging Chain Speed/Direction Digging Chain Speed/Direction Control Control This lever controls digging chain This lever controls digging chain speed and direction. speed and direction.
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5700 - TRENCHER ATTACHMENT 5700 - TRENCHER ATTACHMENT CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS Trencher Slide Control Trencher Slide Control This lever controls trencher slide. This lever controls trencher slide. • Push to move trencher to • Push to move trencher to right.
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5700 - TRENCHER ATTACHMENT 5700 - TRENCHER ATTACHMENT CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS Crushing weight could cause Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury. Use proper procedures and death or serious injury. Use proper procedures and equipment or stay away.
5700 - TRENCHER ATTACHMENT 5700 - TRENCHER ATTACHMENT SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP Moving digging teeth will cause Moving digging teeth will cause death or serious injury. Stay away. death or serious injury. Stay away. 1. Fasten and adjust seat belt.
5700 - TRENCHER ATTACHMENT 5700 - TRENCHER ATTACHMENT TRENCH TRENCH TRENCH TRENCH 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.
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5700 - TRENCHER ATTACHMENT 5700 - TRENCHER ATTACHMENT TRENCH TRENCH 3. Move attachment speed/direction control to desired speed. 3. Move attachment speed/direction control to desired speed. DIGGING CHAIN WILL MOVE. DIGGING CHAIN WILL MOVE. 4. Increase engine speed to full throttle.
5700 - TRENCHER ATTACHMENT 5700 - TRENCHER ATTACHMENT BACKFILL BACKFILL BACKFILL BACKFILL 1. Position unit at end of trench, several feet from spoils. Aim 1. Position unit at end of trench, several feet from spoils. Aim tractor at outer edge of spoils.
5700 - TRENCHER ATTACHMENT 5700 - TRENCHER ATTACHMENT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 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.
5700 - PLOW ATTACHMENT 5700 - PLOW ATTACHMENT CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS Plow Lift Control Plow Lift Control This lever raises or lowers plow. This lever raises or lowers plow. • Push to lower. • Push to lower.
5700 - PLOW ATTACHMENT 5700 - PLOW ATTACHMENT SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 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.
5700 - PLOW ATTACHMENT 5700 - PLOW ATTACHMENT SETUP SETUP 10. Attach material being pulled or fed. 10. Attach material being pulled or fed. Pull: Pull: • Insert material into pulling • Insert material into pulling grip. grip. • Tape grip with duct tape.
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5700 - PLOW ATTACHMENT 5700 - PLOW ATTACHMENT PLOW PLOW PLOW PLOW 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 attachments and release parking brake.
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5700 - PLOW ATTACHMENT 5700 - PLOW ATTACHMENT PLOW PLOW 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.
5700 - PLOW ATTACHMENT 5700 - PLOW ATTACHMENT OPERATING TIPS OPERATING TIPS OPERATING TIPS OPERATING TIPS • If material must be at a constant depth, dig starting and target • If material must be at a constant depth, dig starting and target trenches.
5700 - SAW ATTACHMENT 5700 - SAW ATTACHMENT SETUP SETUP SAW ATTACHMENT SAW ATTACHMENT SETUP SETUP EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN - Turn ignition switch to STOP. EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN - Turn ignition switch to STOP. Crushing weight could cause Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury.
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5700 - SAW ATTACHMENT 5700 - SAW ATTACHMENT SETUP SETUP Before First Use and After Replacing Bits Before First Use and After Replacing Bits Incorrect procedures could result Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use in death, injury, or property damage.
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5700 - SAW ATTACHMENT 5700 - SAW ATTACHMENT SETUP SETUP Normal Use Normal Use EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN - Turn ignition switch to STOP. EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN - Turn ignition switch to STOP. Crushing weight could cause Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury. Use proper procedures and death or serious injury.
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5700 - SAW ATTACHMENT 5700 - SAW ATTACHMENT SETUP SETUP 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.
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5700 - SAW ATTACHMENT 5700 - SAW ATTACHMENT Moving digging teeth will kill you or Moving digging teeth will kill you or cut off arm or leg. Stay away. cut off arm or leg. Stay away. NOTICES: NOTICES: • Machine might lunge when digging starts. Allow 3’ (1 m) •...
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5700 - SAW ATTACHMENT 5700 - SAW ATTACHMENT 1. Adjust throttle. 1. Adjust throttle. 2. Move attachment speed/direction control to desired speed. 2. Move attachment speed/direction control to desired speed. SAW WILL TURN. SAW WILL TURN. 3. Slowly lower saw to trench depth.
5700 - SAW ATTACHMENT 5700 - SAW ATTACHMENT OPERATING TIPS OPERATING TIPS OPERATING TIPS OPERATING TIPS • Work slowly and carefully. • Work slowly and carefully. • Wash bits and mounting blocks with high pressure water • Wash bits and mounting blocks with high pressure water before parking unit overnight.
5700 - SAW ATTACHMENT 5700 - SAW ATTACHMENT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Bits and Bit Holders Bits and Bit Holders Using worn bits and bit holders will reduce efficiency and damage Using worn bits and bit holders will reduce efficiency and damage equipment.
5700 - BACKHOE ATTACHMENT 5700 - BACKHOE ATTACHMENT CONTROL OVERVIEW CONTROL OVERVIEW BACKHOE ATTACHMENT BACKHOE ATTACHMENT CONTROL OVERVIEW CONTROL OVERVIEW 1. Remote throttle control 1. Remote throttle control 2. Boom/swing control 2. Boom/swing control 3. Left stabilizer control 3. Left stabilizer control 4.
5700 - BACKHOE ATTACHMENT 5700 - BACKHOE ATTACHMENT CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS Remote Throttle Remote Throttle This lever controls engine speed. This lever controls engine speed. • Push to increase. • Push to increase. • Pull to decrease.
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5700 - BACKHOE ATTACHMENT 5700 - BACKHOE ATTACHMENT CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS Stabilizer Controls Stabilizer Controls These controls raise or lower These controls raise or lower stabilizers. stabilizers. • Pull to raise. • Pull to raise. • Push to lower.
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5700 - BACKHOE ATTACHMENT 5700 - BACKHOE ATTACHMENT CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS Seat Latch Control Seat Latch Control This control latches and unlatches This control latches and unlatches seat. seat. • Pull latch. • Pull latch. • Move seat. •...
5700 - BACKHOE ATTACHMENT 5700 - BACKHOE ATTACHMENT SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 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.
5700 - BACKHOE ATTACHMENT 5700 - BACKHOE ATTACHMENT 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 boom •...
5700 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT 5700 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT OPERATION OPERATION DRILLING ATTACHMENT DRILLING ATTACHMENT Turning shaft will kill you or Turning shaft will kill you or crush arm or leg. Stay away. crush arm or leg. Stay away. NOTICE: Keep everybody at least 10’ (3 m) away from drill NOTICE: Keep everybody at least 10’...
5700 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT 5700 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT DRILLING ATTACHMENT CONTROL DESCRIPTION DRILLING ATTACHMENT CONTROL DESCRIPTION DRILLING ATTACHMENT CONTROL DRILLING ATTACHMENT CONTROL DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Drilling Control Drilling Control This switch controls drill string This switch controls drill string rotation. rotation.
5700 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT 5700 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT PREPARE JOBSITE AND EQUIPMENT PREPARE JOBSITE AND EQUIPMENT PREPARE JOBSITE AND EQUIPMENT PREPARE JOBSITE AND EQUIPMENT om0529h eps om0529h eps Approach Trench (1) Approach Trench (1) 1. Mark path where you intend to drill.
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5700 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT 5700 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT PREPARE JOBSITE AND EQUIPMENT PREPARE JOBSITE AND EQUIPMENT Drill Pipe and Equipment Drill Pipe and Equipment om0540h.eps om0540h.eps 1. Assemble at least 20’ (6 m), but not more than 30’ (9 m), of 1.
5700 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT 5700 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT DRILL DRILL DRILL DRILL EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN: Release drilling control and turn EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN: Release drilling control and turn ignition switch to STOP. ignition switch to STOP. 1. Start tractor’s engine and begin clockwise (forward) rotation.
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5700 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT 5700 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT DRILL DRILL Using Drill String Guide Using Drill String Guide Turning shaft will kill you or Turning shaft will kill you or crush arm or leg. Stay away. crush arm or leg. Stay away.
5700 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT 5700 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT ADD ROD ADD ROD ADD ROD ADD ROD 1. Stop drilling attachment. 1. Stop drilling attachment. 2. Back up tractor 6" (150 mm) to loosen drill rod in ground. 2. Back up tractor 6" (150 mm) to loosen drill rod in ground.
5700 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT 5700 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT DISASSEMBLE JOINTS DISASSEMBLE JOINTS DISASSEMBLE JOINTS DISASSEMBLE JOINTS 1. Press tab through hole in 1. Press tab through hole in female side of joint using female side of joint using special tool or screwdriver.
5700 - LUBRICATION 5700 - LUBRICATION LUBRICATION LUBRICATION Fluid under pressure can pierce Fluid under pressure can pierce skin and cause injury or death. Stay away. skin and cause injury or death. Stay away. NOTICES: NOTICES: • Before using system, check that all connections are tight and •...
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5700 - LUBRICATION 5700 - LUBRICATION ENGINE ENGINE Engine Oil and Filter Engine Oil and Filter Check Check Check engine oil at dipstick (3) Check engine oil at dipstick (3) before operation and every 10 before operation and every 10 hours thereafter.
5700 - LUBRICATION 5700 - LUBRICATION POWER TRAIN POWER TRAIN POWER TRAIN POWER TRAIN Ref. Task Hours Lubricant Ref. Task Hours Lubricant Check wheel end oil (Carraro) Check wheel end oil (Carraro) Change wheel end oil (Carraro) initial Change wheel end oil (Carraro) initial...
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5700 - LUBRICATION 5700 - LUBRICATION POWER TRAIN POWER TRAIN Dana Differential Dana Differential Check Check Check oil at fill plug (2) every 500 Check oil at fill plug (2) every 500 hours. Fill as needed with MPL. hours. Fill as needed with MPL.
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5700 - LUBRICATION 5700 - LUBRICATION POWER TRAIN POWER TRAIN Dana Gearbox Dana Gearbox Check Check Check gearbox oil at check plug (3) Check gearbox oil at check plug (3) every 500 hours. Fill as needed with every 500 hours. Fill as needed with MPL.
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5700 - LUBRICATION 5700 - LUBRICATION POWER TRAIN POWER TRAIN Cross and Bearings Cross and Bearings Lube cross and bearing zerks (1) Lube cross and bearing zerks (1) every 500 hours with 3-4 shots every 500 hours with 3-4 shots MPG.
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5700 - LUBRICATION 5700 - LUBRICATION TRENCHER ATTACHMENT TRENCHER ATTACHMENT Pivot Pivot Wipe three zerks clean and lube Wipe three zerks clean and lube every 10 hours with EPG. every 10 hours with EPG. Lube zerk 1 every 10 hours until Lube zerk 1 every 10 hours until grease appears at headshaft hub.
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5700 - LUBRICATION 5700 - LUBRICATION TRENCHER ATTACHMENT TRENCHER ATTACHMENT Sleeve Sleeve Lube sleeve (B) every 10 hours with MPG. Lube sleeve (B) every 10 hours with MPG. Frame Slide Frame Slide Lube frame slide every 50 hours Lube frame slide every 50 hours with MPG.
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5700 - LUBRICATION 5700 - LUBRICATION PLOW PLOW Vibrator Oil Vibrator Oil Check Check Check plow vibrator oil every 10 hours by moving plow vibrator to Check plow vibrator oil every 10 hours by moving plow vibrator to horizontal position. Oil should be halfway up sight glass (1). Add horizontal position.
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5700 - LUBRICATION 5700 - LUBRICATION Ref. Task Hours Lubricant Ref. Task Hours Lubricant Lube lift cylinders Lube lift cylinders Lift Cyinders Lift Cyinders Lube lift cylinders every 50 hours with EPG. Lube rod and barrel Lube lift cylinders every 50 hours with EPG. Lube rod and barrel end of each cyllinder.
5700 - MAINTENANCE 5700 - MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Fluid under pressure can pierce Fluid under pressure can pierce skin and cause injury or death. Stay away. skin and cause injury or death. Stay away. NOTICES: NOTICES: • Before using system, check that all connections are tight and •...
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5700 - MAINTENANCE 5700 - MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRACTOR Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Check tire pressure every 10 hours. Pressure should be 30-40 Check tire pressure every 10 hours. Pressure should be 30-40 psi (2.1-2.8 bar), depending on unit weight. Use water rinsable air psi (2.1-2.8 bar), depending on unit weight.
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5700 - MAINTENANCE 5700 - MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRACTOR Belt Tension Belt Tension Check belt tension every 50 hours. Check belt tension every 50 hours. Belt is properly tensioned when long Belt is properly tensioned when long span moves about 0.6” (15 mm) span moves about 0.6”...
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5700 - MAINTENANCE 5700 - MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRACTOR Air Filter Air Filter Change air filter every 1000 hours Change air filter every 1000 hours or when yellow band in air filter or when yellow band in air filter service indicator reaches red line.
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5700 - MAINTENANCE 5700 - MAINTENANCE TRENCHER ATTACHMENT TRENCHER ATTACHMENT 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.
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5700 - MAINTENANCE 5700 - MAINTENANCE TRENCHER ATTACHMENT TRENCHER ATTACHMENT 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.
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5700 - MAINTENANCE 5700 - MAINTENANCE TRENCHER ATTACHMENT TRENCHER ATTACHMENT 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.
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5700 - MAINTENANCE 5700 - MAINTENANCE TRENCHER ATTACHMENT TRENCHER ATTACHMENT 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.
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5700 - MAINTENANCE 5700 - MAINTENANCE PLOW PLOW Feed Tube Feed Tube Clean feed tube every 10 hours. Oil if necessary. Clean feed tube every 10 hours. Oil if necessary. Arm Bushings Arm Bushings Check plow arm bushings for wear each use. Replace at first sign Check plow arm bushings for wear each use.
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5700 - MAINTENANCE 5700 - MAINTENANCE Ref. Task Hours Ref. Task Hours Clean saw Clean saw Check bits Check bits Cleaning Cleaning Clean saw after each use. After using saw, clean tractor before Clean saw after each use. After using saw, clean tractor before performing routine lube and maintenance.
5700 - SPECIFICATIONS 5700 - SPECIFICATIONS 5700 TRACTOR 5700 TRACTOR SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 5700 TRACTOR 5700 TRACTOR DIMENSIONS U.S. METRIC DIMENSIONS U.S. METRIC Transport length 112 in 2.8 m Transport length 112 in 2.8 m Length 109.5 in 2.8 m Length 109.5 in...
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When equipped with 64-in (1.6 m) backfill blade and 31 x 15.50 - 15 tires. GENERAL GENERAL Ditch Witch model 5700, 4-wheel drive, rigid frame, rubber tired, conventionally Ditch Witch model 5700, 4-wheel drive, rigid frame, rubber tired, conventionally steered (optional rear steering), riding basic unit.
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5700 - SPECIFICATIONS 5700 - SPECIFICATIONS 5700 TRACTOR 5700 TRACTOR POWER PLANT U.S. METRIC POWER PLANT U.S. METRIC Deutz F4M1011F, air-cooled, direct-injection with individual cylinder injection Deutz F4M1011F, air-cooled, direct-injection with individual cylinder injection pumps. pumps. Cooling medium: air Cooling medium: air...
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5700 - SPECIFICATIONS 5700 - SPECIFICATIONS 5700 TRACTOR 5700 TRACTOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM U.S. METRIC HYDRAULIC SYSTEM U.S. METRIC Ground drive pump capacity at 2650 rpm (engine) 28.4 gpm 107 L/min Ground drive pump capacity at 2650 rpm (engine) 28.4 gpm...
5700 - SPECIFICATIONS 5700 - SPECIFICATIONS H532 PLOW ATTACHMENT H532 PLOW ATTACHMENT H532 PLOW ATTACHMENT H532 PLOW ATTACHMENT om0104c om0104c GENERAL U.S. METRIC GENERAL U.S. METRIC Operating weight, without plow blade 905 lb 410 kg Operating weight, without plow blade...
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Center of plow to right outside edge of machine 34 in 864 mm *Dimensions based on 5700 tractor equipped with 31 x 15.50 - 15 tires. *Dimensions based on 5700 tractor equipped with 31 x 15.50 - 15 tires. OPERATION U.S.
5700 - SPECIFICATIONS 5700 - SPECIFICATIONS H552 COMBO ATTACHMENT H552 COMBO ATTACHMENT H552 COMBO ATTACHMENT H552 COMBO ATTACHMENT GENERAL U.S. METRIC GENERAL U.S. METRIC Operating weight without augers, boom, chain, 1610 lb 730 kg Operating weight without augers, boom, chain,...
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5700 - SPECIFICATIONS 5700 - SPECIFICATIONS H552 COMBO ATTACHMENT H552 COMBO ATTACHMENT DIMENSIONS U.S. METRIC DIMENSIONS U.S. METRIC Trench depth 52 in 1.3 m Trench depth 52 in 1.3 m Angle of departure 21° 21° Angle of departure 21° 21°...
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5700 - SPECIFICATIONS 5700 - SPECIFICATIONS H552 COMBO ATTACHMENT H552 COMBO ATTACHMENT Plow Plow om0100c om0100c DIMENSIONS U.S. METRIC DIMENSIONS U.S. METRIC ’ Angle of departure, transport position, no 21° 21° ’ Angle of departure, transport position, no 21° 21°...
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5700 - SPECIFICATIONS 5700 - SPECIFICATIONS ZH542 SAW ZH542 SAW ZH542 SAW ZH542 SAW Dimensions U.S. Metric Dimensions U.S. Metric Trench depth, max. 26 in 660 mm Trench depth, max. 26 in 660 mm Angle of approach 25° 25° Angle of approach 25°...
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5700 - SPECIFICATIONS 5700 - SPECIFICATIONS ZH542 SAW ZH542 SAW Not Shown U.S. Metric Not Shown U.S. Metric Centerline trench to outside edge of machine Centerline trench to outside edge of machine Left 34.8 in 884 mm Left 34.8 in...
5700 - SPECIFICATIONS 5700 - SPECIFICATIONS BACKHOE BACKHOE BACKHOE BACKHOE A522 A522 DIMENSIONS U.S. METRIC DIMENSIONS U.S. METRIC Transport height 101 in 2.6 m Transport height 101 in 2.6 m Ground clearance 29.3 in 743 mm Ground clearance 29.3 in...
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5700 - SPECIFICATIONS 5700 - SPECIFICATIONS BACKHOE BACKHOE DIMENSIONS U.S. METRIC DIMENSIONS U.S. METRIC Stabilizer spread, transport 77 in Stabilizer spread, transport 77 in Backhoe or basic unit width 70 in 1.8 m Backhoe or basic unit width 70 in 1.8 m...
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5700 - WARRANTY 5700 - WARRANTY WARRANTY WARRANTY Ditch Witch Equipment and Replacement Parts Ditch Witch Equipment and Replacement Parts North American* North American* Limited Warranty Policy Limited Warranty Policy Major Component Limited Warranty Major Component Limited Warranty Major components are warranted for a period of 1000 hours of use or one year, Major components are warranted for a period of 1000 hours of use or one year, whichever occurs first, beginning on date of delivery of any such new product.
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5700 - WARRANTY 5700 - WARRANTY Product Limited Warranty Product Limited Warranty Products are warranted for 90 days from date of delivery of any new product. Free Products are warranted for 90 days from date of delivery of any new product. Free...
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5700 - WARRANTY 5700 - WARRANTY Exclusions Exclusions from Major Component and Product Limited Warranty from Major Component and Product Limited Warranty Specifically excluded from Major Component and Product Limited Warranty are: Specifically excluded from Major Component and Product Limited Warranty are: •...
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5700 - WARRANTY 5700 - WARRANTY 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.
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