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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Issue 1.0 053-2946...

  • Page 2: Overview

    S2B Operator’s Manual Overview - 1 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Overview Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Record VIN and date of purchase in spaces provided. VIN tag (shown) is located toward the front of the trailer frame. Date of manufacture Date of purchase...

  • Page 3: Intended Use

    S2B Operator’s Manual Overview - 2 Intended Use Intended Use ® Ditch Witch trailers are intended for tying down and transporting Ditch Witch and other equipment weighing less than the maximum load weight rating (MLWR) and with a load that can be properly distributed on the trailer.

  • Page 4: Foreword

    If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in any individual problems between you, your Ditch Witch dealer, or The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
  • Page 5 S2B Operator’s Manual Foreword - 4 Operator’s Manual Issue number 1.0/OM-5/16 Part number 053-2946 Copyright 2016 by The Charles Machine Works, Inc. and Ditch Witch are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    S2B Operator’s Manual Contents - 5 Contents Overview ........1 •...
  • Page 7 S2B Operator’s Manual Contents - 6 Service ........19 •...

  • Page 8: Safety

    S2B Operator’s Manual Safety - 7 Guidelines Safety Guidelines Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment: • Complete proper training and read operator’s manual before using equipment. • Inspect trailer before each use. • Use equipment carefully. Stop operation and investigate anything that does not look or feel right •...

  • Page 9: Safety Alert Classifications

    S2B Operator’s Manual Safety - 8 Safety Alert Classifications Safety Alert Classifications These classifications and the icons defined on the following pages work together to alert you to situations which could be harmful to you, jobsite bystanders or your equipment. When you see these words and icons in the book or on the machine, carefully read and follow all instructions.

  • Page 10: Safety Alerts

    S2B Operator’s Manual Safety - 9 Safety Alerts Safety Alerts Read operator’s manual. Follow safety rules and know how to use all controls. Your safety is at stake. 273-475...
  • Page 11 S2B Operator’s Manual Safety - 10 Safety Alerts...

  • Page 12: Prepare

    S2B Operator’s Manual Prepare - 11 Inspect Trailer Prepare Inspect Trailer • Check ramps and trailer bed for damage. • Check lights and reflectors for cleanliness and verify that lights operate. • Verify that signs, guards, and shields are in place. Replace if damaged or missing.

  • Page 13: Lay Out Equipment

    S2B Operator’s Manual Prepare - 12 Lay Out Equipment Lay Out Equipment 1. Determine what equipment and other items will be carried on trailer. 2. Lay out equipment positions to balance load and obtain correct tongue load. Read operator’s manual. Follow safety rules and know how to use all controls.
  • Page 14 S2B Operator’s Manual Prepare - 13 Position Load Position Load IMPORTANT: Access to truck scales is required for this procedure. Position trailer load for proper tongue weight by following procedure. Proper tongue weight will enhance towing stability and safety. 1. Select appropriate size tow vehicle based on trailer gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
  • Page 15 S2B Operator’s Manual Prepare - 14 Position Load...

  • Page 16: Operate

    S2B Operator’s Manual Operate - 15 Hitch to Tow Vehicle Operate Hitch to Tow Vehicle 1. Back tow vehicle to trailer. 2. Put manual transmission into first or reverse gear or automatic transmission into park. Set parking brake. Turn off ignition.

  • Page 17: Load And Unload

    S2B Operator’s Manual Operate - 16 Load and Unload Load and Unload Load Machine Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury. Stay away. To help avoid injury: • Keep boom as low as possible during loading procedure. • Ensure ten to fifteen percent of total weight (machine plus trailer) is on tongue of trailer.

  • Page 18: Clean Up

    S2B Operator’s Manual Operate - 17 Clean Up Unload Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury. Stay away. To help avoid injury: • Keep all persons away from machine and trailer. • Keep boom as low as possible during unloading procedure.
  • Page 19 S2B Operator’s Manual Operate - 18 Clean Up...

  • Page 20: Service

    S2B Operator’s Manual Service - 19 Each Use Service IMPORTANT: Consult manuals from axle and tire manufacturers for additional service information. Each Use Check Tire Pressure Check tire pressure each use where shown. Inflate tires to 50 psi (345 kPa).
  • Page 21 S2B Operator’s Manual Service - 20 Each Use Check Lights and Reflectors Check lights and reflectors for correct operation and cleanliness. j33om013h.eps j33om013h.eps Check Suspension Bolts Check condition of U-bolts (2) and trailer bolts (1) each use. Tighten U-bolts to 50-60 ft•lb (68-81 N•m).

  • Page 22: Specifications

    S2B Operator’s Manual Specifications - 21 Specifications a43om001h.eps Dimensions U.S. Metric Total length 150 in 3.8 m Bed length 70 in 1.8 m Adj. coupler heights 10.5-24.5 in 267-622 mm Bed height (at full load) 17.5 in 444.5 mm Clearance 13.5 in...
  • Page 23 S2B Operator’s Manual Specifications - 22 Tire and Load Ratings ST205/75R15, C tire U.S. Metric Cold inflation pressure 50 psi 345 kPa GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) 2990 lb 1356 kg Tare (empty) weight 689 lb 312.5 kg Max. tongue load...

  • Page 24: Support

    S2B Operator’s Manual Appendix - 23 Appendix...

  • Page 25: Warranty

    AFETY NFORMATION 1.1. STEPS FOR DETERMINING CORRECT LOAD LIMIT – TRAILER Determining the load limits of a trailer includes more than understanding the load limits of the tires alone. On all trailers there is a Federal certification/VIN label that is located on the forward half of the left (road) side of the unit.
  • Page 26 The Tire Information Placard is attached adjacent to or near the trailer’s VIN (Certification) label at the left front of the trailer. 1.1.2. TRAILERS OVER 10,000 POUNDS GVWR (NOTE: These trailers are not required to have a tire information placard on the trailer.) 1.
  • Page 27 Innerliner separation - the parting of the innerliner from cord material in the carcass. Light truck (LT) tire - a tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipurpose passenger vehicles. Load rating - the maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure. Maximum load rating - the load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire.
  • Page 28 1.4. TIRE SAFETY - EVERYTHING RIDES ON IT The National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a brochure (DOT HS 809 361) that discusses all aspects of Tire Safety, as required by CFR 575.6. This brochure is reproduced in part below. It can be obtained and downloaded from NHTSA, free of charge, from the following web site: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/TireSafety/ridesonit/tires_index.html Studies of tire safety show that maintaining proper tire pressure, observing tire and trailer load limits (not carrying more weight in your trailer than your tires or trailer can safely handle), avoiding...
  • Page 29 1.5.2. UNDERSTANDING TIRE PRESSURE AND LOAD LIMITS Tire inflation pressure is the level of air in the tire that provides it with load-carrying capacity and affects the overall performance of the trailer. The tire inflation pressure is a number that indicates the amount of air pressure–...
  • Page 30 1.5.5. TIRE SIZE To maintain tire safety, purchase new tires that are the same size as the trailer's original tires or another size recommended by the manufacturer. Look at the tire information placard, the owner's manual, or the sidewall of the tire you are replacing to find this information. If you have any doubt about the correct size to choose, consult with your dealer.
  • Page 31 1.5.9.2. Information on Light Truck Tires Please refer to the diagram below. Tires for light trucks have other markings besides those found on the sidewalls of passenger tires. LT - indicates the tire is for light trucks or trailers. ST - indicates the tire is for trailer use only. Max.

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