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- Page 1 HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. 3-PT 42 DITCHER Model Number: 3-PT 42 Serial Number: _______________ HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. 2425 Cathlinette Rd. Vincennes, IN 47591 812-886-9663 Fax 812-886-0530 www.hurricane-ditcher.com E-mail: info@hurricane-ditcher.com SEPTEMBER 2019...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. 3-PT 42 DITCHER TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................. 2 SPECIFICATIONS OF THE 3-PT 42 ......................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................2-3 WARNING LABELS & ILLUSTRATION ....................3-4 TRANSPORTATION ..........................5 USING THE 3-PT 42 ..........................5 CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION..................... 5-6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................ -
Page 3: Introduction
In order to fulfill a need in agriculture, the 3-PT 42 was developed in 2006 as an efficient and affordable machine to make surface drainage ditches, to construct and clean waterways and to build and maintain terraces using a standard farm tractor. - Page 4 INTENDED USE: 3-PT 42 is designed to be pulled by a ROPS- equipped tractor of proper size. It is not to be used in any other purpose other than its intended use.
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Page 5: Warning Labels & Illustration
3-PT 42 DITCHER WARNING LABELS & ILLUSTRATION Your 3-PT 42 comes equipped with all safety labels in place. These safety labels are designed to help you safely operate your equipment. They inform you about possible hazards associated with the normal operation or foreseeable misuse of the product and how to properly avoid those hazards to prevent physical injury or death. -
Page 6: Transportation
HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. 3-PT 42 DITCHER TRANSPORTATION If you will be transporting your ditcher on a trailer, or on the back of a flatbed truck, make sure the machine is safely secured. It may cause injury to yourself or others, or damage the machine if not... -
Page 7: Using The 3-Pt 42
60 foot area; rocks and other debris may go farther.) The maximum depth of cut for the 3-PT 42 is approximately 27 inches depending on how your tractor is set up (primarily tire size). -
Page 8: Operating Instructions
HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. 3-PT 42 DITCHER • Lubricate machine (See Lubrication section on page 10-11). • Check PTO forward travel. PTO must slide freely and must not bottom out or damage to bearings and shaft may occur. • Before running machine each season or once per year, remove the shear bolts and lock nuts from the PTO shear yoke assembly to verify that the shear yoke is not corroded and will move freely. -
Page 9: Unhitching From Tractor
LUBRICATION Depending on the tail wheel assembly option chosen, the Model 3-PT 42 has seventeen or eighteen (17-18) grease fittings. Refer to the Illustration below for the location of these fittings, and read carefully the information on lubricating those areas. NOTE: Damage may occur due to lack of lubrication. -
Page 10: Free Movement Of Driveline
HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. 3-PT 42 DITCHER B – 24 HOURS OF OPERATION 1 – Check the enclosed gearbox oil level. Fill to the oil level check plug (about 8 inches above bottom). On backside of gearbox. The factory installed gearbox oil is Lucas ISO 680 industrial gear oil. -
Page 11: Idler Adjustment
HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. 3-PT 42 DITCHER Step 3– Remove the inspection plate behind both gearboxes and carefully inspect bearings, sprockets, chain, and idler for damage. If damage is found, repair as needed, reinstall inspection plate using quality grade silicone sealant under the inspection plate and return to Step 1. If no damage is found, continue to Step 4. -
Page 12: Limited Warranty
HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. 3-PT 42 DITCHER LIMITED WARRANTY Hurricane Ditcher Company, Inc. shall be considered the “Company” throughout this warranty statement. The Company warrants each new Company product to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is applicable only for the normal service life expectancy of the product or components, not to exceed twelve (12) consecutive months from the date of delivery of the new Company product to the end user for personal use. - Page 13 HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. 3-PT 42 DITCHER Vincennes, IN 47591 812-886-9663 www.hurricane-ditcher.com info@hurricane-ditcher.com...
- Page 14 HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. PARTS ILLUSTRATION – MECHANICAL COMPONENTS 3-PT 42 DITCHER...
- Page 15 HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. PARTS LIST - OPTIONAL COMPONENTS 3-PT 42 DITCHER ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 004019 TERRACING SHIELD ASSEMBLY (INCL. R1--R7, R13, R15--R17, R23--R24) 002010 HYDRAULIC HOSE - 3/8 X 13'-6" 2 WIRE WITH 1/2NPT MALE END 002015 HYDRAULIC HOSE - 3/8 X 14'-6" 2 WIRE WITH 1/2NPT MALE END...
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Page 16: Optional Components Illustration
HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. 3-PT 42 DITCHER OPTIONAL COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION... -
Page 17: Maintenance Log
HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. 3-PT 42 DITCHER MAINTENANCE LOG DATE SERVICE PERFORMED TECHNICIAN... -
Page 18: Notes
HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. 3-PT 42 DITCHER NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________________... - Page 19 HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. 2425 Cathlinette Rd. Vincennes, IN 47591 812-886-9663 Fax 812-886-0530 www.hurricane-ditcher.com E-mail: info@hurricane-ditcher.com...
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