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RT130 Trencher
Operator's Manual
AU106984
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  • Page 1 RT130 Trencher Operator’s Manual AU106984...
  • Page 2 • Learns and practices safe use of machine controls in a safe, clear area before operating this machine on a job site. It is your responsibility to observe pertinent laws and regulations and follow Astec instructions on machine operation and maintenance. © 2006 Astec Underground...
  • Page 3 LUBRICATION ......27 RT130 TRENCHER ......1 GENERAL SAFETY BEFORE SERVICING MACHINE .
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS AU106984 G7B...
  • Page 5 This manual contains important information about the safe operation, adjustment and maintenance of your Astec Trencher. Refer to the Index at the end of this manual for locating specific items about your machine. This Trencher conforms to current safety regulations.
  • Page 6 TO THE OWNER RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT AND REAR OF MACHINE Right-hand and left-hand, when used in this manual, indicate the right and left sides of the machine as seen from the operators position facing the machine engine and operating the controls. FRONT REAR VIEWED FROM RIGHT SIDE...
  • Page 7 Make a record of the numbers and keep the record in a safe place. If the machine is stolen, report the numbers to your local law enforcement agency. RT130 Trencher MACHINE MODEL NUMBER: 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (P.I.N.) ________________________________________________________ 2.
  • Page 8 IDENTIFICATION NUMBER MACHINE COMPONENTS - LEFT SIDE RT130030 1. RESTRAINT BAR 4. OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL 7. TRENCHER BOOM 2. ENGINE HOOD 5. DIGGING CHAIN 8. REAR TIE DOWNS 3. GUIDE WHEEL 6. OPERATORS MANUAL STORAGE 9. FRONT TIE DOWN MACHINE COMPONENTS - RIGHT SIDE RT130033 1.
  • Page 9 Caution is YELLOW. machine before you operate or service the machine. See your Astec dealer if you have any questions. ISO two panel pictorial symbol decals are shown in both READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY and make sure you...
  • Page 10 SAFETY BEFORE OPERATIONS Before beginning any trenching, drilling or other construction work it is your responsibility to be aware of all such utility lines buried in the area of • Avoid loose fitting clothing, loose or uncovered long your project and to avoid them. hair, jewelry and loose personal articles.
  • Page 11 SAFETY FAILURE IN OPERATION • If this machine turns over, you can be injured or killed. Do not operate if weather, road or earth conditions will not permit safe operation on a hill, ramp, or rough • In the event of poor performance or machine failure, ground.
  • Page 12 • When you replace parts on your machine, always use • If you are exposed to or come in contact with Astec parts. See your dealer. hazardous chemicals you can be seriously injured. The fluids, lubricants, paints, adhesives, coolants, etc., •...
  • Page 13 SAFETY FIRE EXTINGUISHER • Before you service your machine, check the MSDS for each fluid, lubricant, etc., used in this machine. This information indicates what the risks are and how to Type of Fire Extinguisher service the machine safely. Follow this information It is recommended that you have a fire extinguisher close when servicing the machine.
  • Page 14 Replace any missing or damaged safety decal and keep all safety decals clean. See your Astec dealer for new safety decals. • Make sure you read all safety and instruction decals. Check these decals every day before you start. Clean these decals if you cannot read the words.
  • Page 15 SAFETY RT130022 283607A1 AND RT130020 6. This decal is located near the digging chain. AU103971 4. This decal is located in the engine compartment by the hydraulic reservoir. RT130019 RT160001, H438909, AND H438910 7. The DANGER decal is located on the top surface of the restraint bar.
  • Page 16 SAFETY RT130022 RT130047 11. Front and Rear Tie Downs. 321-3214 9. This decal is located near the digging chain area. TIE DOWN 94F25 Tie downs are not to be used for towing. IMPORTANT: RT130018 H438699 10. This decal is located near the gasoline fill tube. AU106984 G7B...
  • Page 17 SAFETY HAND SIGNALS It is recommended that you and the flagman on the job use hand signals for communications. Before you start, make sure that you both understand the signals that will be used. PDE0003A PDE0004A PDE0003 COME TO ME GO THIS FAR MOVE AWAY FROM ME PDE0005A...
  • Page 18 SAFETY NOTES AU106984 G7B...
  • Page 19 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS CONTROL PANEL RT130035/RT130044 (3) OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL The operator presence control must be engaged before the machine can be moved or for the digging chain to be engaged. Releasing the operator presence control will immediately stop the digging chain and/or movement of The direction/speed control and digging the machine.
  • Page 20 INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS REVERSE - Pull the lever to the rear (toward you). The operator presence control must be engaged NOTE: for the machine to move (7) TRANSPORT/WORK CONTROL When engaging the trencher chain select the WORK position. When moving the machine from and to position use the TRANSPORT position.
  • Page 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ENGINE OPERATION RUN-IN MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The following items are to be done during the Run-In Before Starting The Engine Period and are in addition to the items listed above as well as those listed in the Lubrication/Maintenance Chart. : Before starting engine, study WARNING After Delivery Check...
  • Page 22 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Inspect the battery cables and terminals. Clean the 4. Move the throttle control lever away from the MIN terminals and put a coat of grease on each terminal position, about 1/3 of the way toward the MAX to prevent corrosion.
  • Page 23 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ENGINE SPEED 2. If using another machine for power, make sure the two machines DO NOT touch. Do not run the engine at low idle speed for long periods 3. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive of time.
  • Page 24 Place the crumber bar (1) down and lock it into the the correct combination of parts for your machine. position shown. Then, see your Astec dealer and ask for complete Crumber Blades (Shoes) (if equipped) information on trencher parts. Install a crumber wear blade (shoe) (2) which is 25.4 mm As a general rule, always select the shortest boom, (1 in) less width than the trench width.
  • Page 25 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Boom Position When Digging Chain Tension If you adjust the digging chain too tight or too loose, the For the best digging performance and smoothest machine digging efficiency of the trencher is decreased and the operation, the boom must be in the full down digging wear of the parts is increased.
  • Page 26 Additional digging teeth combinations may be NOTE: 6. Lower the trencher boom close to the ground. available to meet particular soil conditions. See your Astec dealer for additional information. 7. Move the throttle to the MAX position. 8. Engage the digging chain. Slowly lower the trencher BEFORE YOU OPERATE boom into the ground to the necessary depth.
  • Page 27 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ON MOVING A DISABLED MACHINE A TRAILER Know the rules, regulations, laws WARNING: Personal injury or death can result WARNING: and safety equipment necessary for transporting when you tow a disabled machine incorrectly. or operating this machine on a road or highway. Read the following recommendations.
  • Page 28 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTES AU106984 G7B...
  • Page 29 WHEELS AND TIRES Correct Methods for Adding Air or Servicing Tires : DO NOT weld to wheel or rim when WARNING a tire is installed. Welding will cause an explosive Check the air pressure and the condition of the tires every air/gas mixture that will be ignited with high 50 hours of operation.
  • Page 30 WHEELS/TIRES Tire or Rim Service Tire Air Pressures Always have a qualified tire technician service the tires Check the pressure and the condition of the tires every 50 and rims for this machine. It is recommended that you hours of operation. have this technician inflate the tires.
  • Page 31 B801147T PIC00056 Before you service the machine, put a Do Not Operate tag on the control panel. This tag, Astec part number AU103157 is available from your dealer. The Do Not Operate tag is included with your machine. AU106984 G7B...
  • Page 32 Specifications ......................Astec AW46 Hydraulic Fluid GREASE FITTINGS Type of Lubricant ....................251H EP Multi-Purpose Grease TRANSAXLE Capacity ..........................0.8 L (1.7 U.S. Pt) Type of Fluid ....................Mobilfluid 424 (Astec AU109668) FILTERS Air Filter ............................AU108474 Fuel Filter ............................AU108476 Return Filter............................D122562...
  • Page 33 LUBRICATION LUBRICATION/MAINTENANCE CHART SCHEDULE FREQUENCY IN HOURS FREQUENCY SERVICE POINTS As Required 35 Hydraulic Return Filter 33 Air Filter (See Note 2) 32 Engine Oil Level (See Note 2) 34 Hydraulic Reservoir Oil Level (See Note 2) Every Day 40 Trencher Chain Wear Pad (See Note 2) 30 Trencher Boom Pivot (See Note 2) 38 Trencher Chain Tension (See Note 2) 33 Air Filter (See Note 3)
  • Page 34 LUBRICATION ACCESS DOORS AND COVERS RT130027 RT130020 REAR ACCESS COVERS TRENCHER BOOM PIVOT ACCESS COVER GREASE FITTINGS LOCATIONS Service grease fittings every 10 hours of operation or Service the front axle grease fitting every 10 hours of once each day. operation or once each day.
  • Page 35 LUBRICATION ENGINE LUBRICATION Engine Oil Selection Astec Engine Oil is recommended for use in your engine. Astec Engine Oil will lubricate your engine correctly under all operating conditions If Astec Multi-Viscosity is not available, use only oil meeting API engine oil service category SF OR SG.
  • Page 36 LUBRICATION Engine Oil Level 3. Allow the used oil to drain completely, then reinstall the drain plug and new washer, and tighten it securely. 4. The engine crankcase capacity is approximately 1.1 litres (1.16 U.S. Quarts) of oil. 5. Fill the crankcase to the upper limit mark on the Full dipstick with the recommended oil.
  • Page 37 LUBRICATION 1. Remove the wing nut from the air cleaner cover, and 3. Dip the filter element in clean engine oil, then remove the cover. squeeze out all access oil. The engine will smoke when started if too much oil is left in the foam. 2.
  • Page 38 LUBRICATION Fuel Storage If you keep fuel in storage for a period of time, you can get foreign material or water in the fuel storage tank. Many engine problems are caused by water in the fuel. Fuel Tank Filler Cap Fill the tank at the end of each day.
  • Page 39 LUBRICATION DO NOT use a filter strap wrench to IMPORTANT: tighten the filter. A strap wrench can cause a leak if the filter is dented. 4. Install the filter. Use your hands to tighten filter 1/2 to 3/4 turn after the filter makes contact with the filter head.
  • Page 40 LUBRICATION Fluid Change 4. See Hydraulic Return Line Filter in this manual and replace the return filter. For more complete removal of foreign material, NOTE: change the fluid while the fluid is still warm from 5. Reinstall the drain plug. operation.
  • Page 41 If a fuse burns out plugs, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark plug seats. frequently, take the machine to an authorized Astec service dealer for repair. 8. Attach the spark plug cap to the spark plug.
  • Page 42 ADJUSTMENT/MAINTENANCE VALVE ADJUSTMENT IDLE SPEED Intake Valve Clearance (cold): ....0.15 ±0.02 mm Adjustment Exhaust Valve Clearance (cold):....0.20 ±0.02 mm SPARK ARRESTER SERVICE The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed. If the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot.
  • Page 43 ADJUSTMENT/MAINTENANCE DECREASING CHAIN TENSION 7. When the chain tension is correct, tighten the plug. It may be necessary to apply a small force to the end of the trencher boom to give slack in the chain. 8. Reinstall the grease fitting cap. 9.
  • Page 44 -54 to 49°C (-65 to 120°F). replaced. The wear pads are welded in place and must be cut off and a new wear pad welded on. See your Astec dealer for the proper type of fire NOTE: extinguisher.
  • Page 45 ELECTRICAL BATTERY Battery Connections Before you service a battery, WARNING: always wear face protection, protective gloves and protective clothing. Battery acid or battery explosion can cause serious injuries. Battery acid causes severe burns. WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
  • Page 46 Follow the instructions on the container. This cleaner does not need water. 2. Use baking soda or ammonia and flush the outside of the battery with water. If you do not have Astec Battery Saver, use other special cleaners to prevent corrosion on the battery terminals.
  • Page 47 3. Paint any areas where the paint has been damaged. 5. Lubricate the machine at all grease fittings. 4. Change the engine oil and oil filters. 6. Remove the Astec Rust and Corrosion Preventative from the hydraulic cylinder rods and control valve 5. Remove the spark plugs.
  • Page 48 MACHINE STORAGE NOTES AU106984 G7B...
  • Page 49 SPECIFICATIONS BOOM IDENTIFICATION BOOM LENGTH RH97D036 TABLE 1: ROCK BOOM Boom Boom Maximum Dig Maximum Maximum Dig Maximum Cutting Length in Length in Depth in Dig Depth in Width in Dig Width in Stations inches Inches Inches 29.12 74.0 35.91 91.2 42.71 108.5...
  • Page 50 SPECIFICATIONS BASIC MACHINE DIMENSIONS RT1300038 A. Overall Height with 24” (762 mm) Boom Fully Raised............1,130 mm (44.5 in) B. Wheel Base........................... 787 mm (31.1 in) C. Overall Length with 24” (762 mm) Boom Fully Raised .............. 2,413 mm (95 in) D.
  • Page 51 SPECIFICATIONS FUEL CAPACITY Fuel Tank..........................6.5 L (1.72 U.S. Gal) Consumption, Approximate ........................ 0.51 lb / hph HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Ground Drive Pump Flow @ 1,000 psi......................14.01 l/min (3.7 gpm) Trencher Drive Pump Flow @ 2,500 psi....................... 30.28 l/min (8 gpm) Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity .....................18.93 L (5 U.S.
  • Page 52 SPECIFICATIONS TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - DECIMAL HARDWARE Use the torques in this chart when special torques are not given. Grade 8 Bolts, Nuts, and Studs These torques apply to fasteners with both UNC and UNF threads as received from suppliers dry, or when lubricated with engine oil.
  • Page 53 SPECIFICATIONS TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - METRIC HARDWARE Use the following torques when specifications are not given. Grade 10.9 Bolts, Nuts, and Studs These values apply to fasteners with both coarse and fine threads as received from supplier, plated or unplated, or when 10.9 lubricated with engine oil.
  • Page 54 SPECIFICATIONS TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - STEEL HYDRAULIC FITTINGS 37 Degree Flare Fitting Nom. SAE Dash Size Tube OD/Hose ID Thread Size Newton metres Pound-Inches 5/16 - 24 8 to 9 72 to 84 3/8 - 24 11 to 12 96 to 108 6.4 mm (1/4 inch) 7/16 - 20 14 to 16...
  • Page 55 SPECIFICATIONS Split Flange Mounting Bolts Size Newton metres Pound-Inches 5/16-18 20 to 27 180 to 240 3/8-16 27 to 34 240 to 300 7/16-14 47 to 61 420 to 540 Pound-Feet 1/2-13 74 to 88 55 to 65 5/8-11 190 to 203 140 to 150 O-Ring Boss End Fitting or Lock Nut...
  • Page 56 SPECIFICATIONS Pipe fittings Nom. SAE Dash Size Thread Size TFFT (Turns For Finger Tight) 1/8 - 27 2.0 - 3.0 1/8 - 27 2.0 - 3.0 1/8 - 27 2.0 - 3.0 1/8 - 27 2.0 - 3.0 1/4 - 18 1.5 - 3.0 3/8 - 18 2.0 - 3.0...
  • Page 57 INDEX Headshaft Height ............ 46 Height, Overall ............46 Adding Air .............. 25 Hot Weather Conditions .......... 17 After Delivery Check ........1, 17, 1 Hydraulic Oil Level ..........34 Air Cleaner Element ..........33 Hydraulic System Specifications........ 47 Air Pressure ............25 Ignition Switch ............
  • Page 58 INDEX Teeth ..............21 Throttle Control ............15 Tire Air Pressure ............. 26 Tire Service ............26 Tire Tread Direction ..........26 Tires ..............25 Towing ..............23 Trailering ............... 23 Transaxle Fluid Change ............36 Fluid Level ............36 Transport/Work Control ..........
  • Page 59 AFTER DELIVERY CHECK AFTER DELIVERY CHECK After First 50 Hours of Operation of New Machine Date of Check________________Hourmeter Reading__________________________________________ hours MACHINE: Product Identification Number ________________________________________________________ OWNER: Name ______________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________ DEALER:Name ______________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________ TRENCHER PLANETARY LUBRICATION Check trencher planetary oil level. Lubricate all pivot points.
  • Page 60 AFTER DELIVERY CHECK NOTES AU106984 G7B...
  • Page 61 AFTER DELIVERY CHECK AFTER DELIVERY CHECK After First 50 Hours of Operation of New Machine Date of Check________________Hourmeter Reading__________________________________________ hours MACHINE: Product Identification Number ________________________________________________________ OWNER: Name ______________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________ DEALER:Name ______________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________ TRENCHER PLANETARY LUBRICATION Check trencher planetary oil level. Lubricate all pivot points.
  • Page 62 AFTER DELIVERY CHECK NOTES AU106984 G7B...
  • Page 63 State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. Astec reserves the right to make improvements in design or changes in specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to install them on units previously sold. AU106984 G7B...
  • Page 64 AFTER DELIVERY CHECK NOTES AU106984 G7B...