SAFETY PRECAUTIONS THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. IT IS USED TO ALERT YOU TO POTENTIAL INJURY HAZARDS. OBEY ALL SAFETY MESSAGES THAT FOLLOW THIS SYMBOL TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH. DANGER DANGER INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUA- TION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
INTRODUCTION The Landoll D5P/D10P Series Power Ditcher is a quality product designed to give years of trouble free performance. By following each section of this manual, your system will perform as designed for you and your operation. SECTION 1 gives basic instructions on the use of this manual.
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS The D5P/D10P Series Power Ditchers are connected to the tractor PTO shaft by means of a shielded double u-joint. The 2-3/16” diameter alloy steel in-put and out-put shafts are connected by a #80-2 double roller chain drive. The drive system rotates on four (4) tri-ply seal ball bearings in a continuous oil bath. The D5P18A has a 22 tooth in-put sprocket and a 16 tooth out-put sprocket.
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LANDOLL CORPORATION GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (REV. 4/97) THIS CHART PROVIDES TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR GENERAL PURPOSE APPLICATIONS WHEN SPECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT SPECIFIED ON PROCESS OR DRAWING. ASSEMBLY TORQUES APPLY TO PLATED NUTS AND CAPSCREWS ASSEMBLED WITHOUT SUPPLEMENTAL LUBRICATION (AS RECEIVED CONDITION).
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LANDOLL CORPORATION HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS JIC, ORS, & ORB (REV. 10/97) THIS CHART PROVIDES TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR HYDRAULIC FITTING APPLICATIONS WHEN SPECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT SPECIFIED ON PROCESS OR DRAWING. ASSEMBLY TORQUES APPLY TO PLATED CARBON STEEL AND STAINLESS STEEL FITTINGS ASSEMBLED WITHOUT SUPPLEMENTAL LUBRICATION (AS RECEIVED CONDITION).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3-1 ASSEMBLY - SAFETY CAUTION WARNING 1. THE PERSON OR PERSONS WHO 1. WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE ASSEMBLE THIS MACHINE MUST EQUIPMENT (PPE) SUCH AS, BUT NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO READ, UNDER- LIMITED TO, PROTECTION FOR EYES, STAND AND FOLLOW THE STEP BY LUNGS, EARS, HEAD, HANDS AND STEP ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES AND FEET WHEN OPERATING, SERVICING...
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3-2 AFTER ASSEMBLY - SAFETY CAUTION WARNING BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE, 1. B E S U R E ALL NUT S, BO LT S , BE SURE TO READ THE SAFETY AND OTHER FASTENERS AND HYDRAULIC OPERATION SECTIONS OF THE OP- FITTINGS ARE PROPERLY TIGHT- ERATOR’S MANUAL.
3-5 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Parking Stands Shear Flange Safety Shield Shielded Drive Shaft All Welded Main Frame and Chain Case Adjustable Hardened High Carbon Steel Blades Cat. II or III Standard or Quick Coupler Hitch Removable End Plates for Ease of Service Adjustable Skid for Depth Control Figure 3-1 D5P Power Ditcher Safety Collars on Input and...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION The Landoll Power Ditcher is a ditching machine for controlling field water drainage by improving water run-off conditions. The Power 1. AVOID INJURY OR FATAL ACCI- Ditcher can make shallow trenches for irrigation DENTS. READ THESE SAFETY PRE- and be used to build fire lanes.
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WARNING CAUTION 1. DO NOT CLEAN, ADJUST OR SERV- 1. WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE ICE WHEN THE MACHINE IS IN MO- EQUIPMENT (PPE) SUCH AS, BUT NOT TION. LIMITED TO, PROTECTION FOR EYES, LUNGS, EARS, HEAD, HANDS AND 2. ALL HYDRAULICALLY OR ME- FEET WHEN OPERATING, SERVICING CHANICALLY ELEVATED COMPO- OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT.
4-1 SAFETY DECALS 4-1.1 The following decals are installed to alert operators to hazards in specific machine ar- a. Keep decals clean by wiping off regularly. Use a cleaning solution if necessary. eas. The decals are for personal safety... b. Replace missing, damaged or painted over READ AND UNDERSTAND THE DECALS! decals.
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POWER DITCHER OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS 4-2.3 Raise and lower the ditcher slowly to WARNING check engagement of the drive shaft. least 6’’ of the square shaft should be en- gaged in the tubular portion of the drive STOP THE TRACTOR AND DISEN- shaft.
4-3 ATTACHING TO THE TRACTOR WARNING 4-3.2 The yoke of the universal drive shaft is then attached to the PTO shaft of the tractor and secured with the bolt and nut in the yoke STOP THE TRACTOR AND DISEN- on the PD10-18, 1000 RPM, drive shaft and GAGE THE PTO BEFORE MAKING ANY with the slip pin in the yoke on the PD5-18, ADJUSTMENTS.
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4-4 LUBRICATION WARNING WARNING DO NOT CLEAN, ADJUST OR SERVICE REPLACE ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS WHEN MACHINE IS IN MOTION. AFTER SERVICING AND BEFORE STARTING MACHINE. ALWAYS KEEP WARNING ALL SAFETY SHIELDS IN PLACE WHEN OPERATING MACHINE. ALL HYDRAULICALLY OR MECHANI- 4-4.1 Proper lubrication of your machine is in- CALLY ELEVATED COMPONENTS...
4-5 MAINTENANCE WARNING WARNING BEFORE WORKING ON THIS MA- DO NOT CLEAN, ADJUST OR SERVICE CHINE, DISENGAGE TRACTOR P.T.O., WHEN MACHINE IS IN MOTION. SHUT OFF TRACTOR AND ALLOW ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COM- WARNING PLETE STOP. WARNING ALL HYDRAULICALLY OR MECHANI- CALLY ELEVATED COMPONENTS...