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Dear Valued Customer INTRODUCTION HT 912 Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the Red Roo Model Dear Valued Customer Hydraulic Trencher. Please take a moment of your time to look over the following information. Familiarise yourself with the trencher, its Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the Red Roo Model Hydraulic Trencher.
The information contained in this manual has been prepared to assist you in the safe operation, the routine maintenance and general care of your Red Roo product. By following these guidelines, you may look forward to years of reliable service from your Red Roo. Information is categorised and denoted by the following symbols and phrases: SAFETY Identifies general safety practices.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR HT912 USERS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR HT912 USERS Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Recommendations Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Recommendations WARNING TO PURCHASERS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION WARNING TO PURCHASERS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EQUIPPED MACHINERY OR DEVICES: ENGINE EQUIPPED MACHINERY OR DEVICES: The equipment which you have purchases does not have a spark arrester muffler.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - HT912 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - HT912 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - HT912 READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING! Be sure that the engine oil, fuel and hydraulic oil are at proper levels before starting the engine. READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING! STUDY AND UNDERSTAND CONTROLS BEFORE BEGINNING OPERATION Be sure that the engine oil, fuel and hydraulic oil are at proper levels before starting the engine.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - HT912 GETTING STARTED Start and warm up engine. Put Wheel Drive Control Lever in neutral. One wheel hub may be disengaged (free wheeling) for easier steering before driving machine to work. location. (See Wheel Hub Feature) Squeeze the Safety Clutch Lever/Operator Presence Control and change the Wheel Direction Control to desired speed and direction.
(See page 10 for illustrations of lubrication point) IMPORTANT: The engine on ther RED ROO trencher may or may not have been serviced prior to shipping. Shipping regulations may prohibit shipping with fuel or oil in the machine. Check levels and add oil and fuel IMPORTANT: The engine on ther RED ROO trencher may or may not have been serviced prior to shipping.
WHEEL DRIVE VALVE CABLE ADJUSTMENT The clutch cable and lever must have some free play. The cable will stretch and occasionally needs adjustment. Rotate the actuator arm clockwise, by hand, to take up any free play. Measure the distance from the pin of the actuator arm to the end of the cable housing.
CHAIN VALVE ADJUSTMENT CHAIN VALVE ADJUSTMENT CHAIN VALVE ADJUSTMENT The clutch valve control should be adjusted to completely activate the chain valve when The clutch valve control should be adjusted CHAIN VALVE ADJUSTMENT the dig chain control is in ‘ON’ position. To to completely activate the chain valve when The clutch valve control should be adjusted check this adjustment, put the chain on/off...
HT912 TRENCHER TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE RH912 TRENCHER TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CAUTION!! Always use extreme care when trouble shooting or making adjustments on trencher. RH912 TRENCHER TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Stay clear of chain and auger when engine is running. Stop engine before disassembling any component.
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RH912 TRENCHER TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (CONT.) HT912 TRENCHER TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (CONT.) RH912 TRENCHER TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (CONT.) D. Wheel fails to turn, but chain rotates. Hub unlocked Lock the hubs. D. Wheel fails to turn, but chain rotates. Wheel axle key sheared...
Service Company, P/L, herein referred to as "MANUFACTURER", will, at its option, repair or replace for the original purchasers of new Red Roo equipment, free of charge, any part, or parts of the unit (excluding Power Unit, warranty coverage provided by respective engine manufacturer), found upon inspection and testing by a Factory Authorised Agent, or by the Factory at Keysborough, Victoria, to be defective in material or workmanship or both under normal operating conditions;...
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GT622 GARDEN TILLER You alone know the operational demands and special conditions affecting the equipment in your situation and therefore assume the responsibility for developing, carrying out, and enforcing the safety concepts which apply to your own operation to effect the greatest safety peration, Safety &...
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