Landoll D5P Series Operator's Manual page 20

4-2 POWER DITCHER OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
STOP THE TRACTOR AND DISEN-
GAGE THE PTO BEFORE MAKING ANY
ADJUSTMENTS. KEEP ALL SHIELDS
IN PLACE.
4-2.1 The Power Ditcher should be lifted from
the ground and the parking stands raised
and secured with the hair pin clips.
tractor is equipped with a float position on
the three (3) point lift, this should be used.
This will allow the skid to control the depth of
cut. To get a deeper ditch, raise the skid by
means of the adjusting bar at the rear of the
chain case. To get a more shallow ditch,
lower the skid by means of the adjusting bar.
4-2.2 The cutting diameter may be adjusted by
moving the location of the blades on the cut-
ter head. Location in the inside set of holes
will give an 18'' diameter cut. Locating the
blades in the outside set of holes will give a
20'' diameter cut.
4-4
4-2.3 Raise and lower the ditcher slowly to
check engagement of the drive shaft.
least 6'' of the square shaft should be en-
gaged in the tubular portion of the drive
shaft. Also check to be sure the drive shaft
will not hit the tractor drawbar and is not
binding when rotated.
shield is secured over the shear flange.
4-2.4 The ditcher should be lowered just above
the ground and the PTO engaged. The PTO
should not be engaged with the blades rest-
If the
ing on the ground. This sudden shock could
result in broken shear bolts, chain or drive
shaft. After the cutter head has started rotat-
ing, set the engine speed for 540 or 1000
RPM PTO speed. Start the forward motion
of the tractor and lower the ditcher into the
ground.
should be matched to soil conditions.
4-2.5 When backing or turning, the ditcher
should be raised to clear the ground. The
ditcher should never be raised to maximum
height with the PTO engaged.
Be sure the safety
Forward speed and depth of cut
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