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OWNER/OPERATOR’S MANUAL & ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST MODEL: 73-70920 TRENCHER TH300 WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain this machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers and should read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust or service the machine.
Jacobsen designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longest life, use this product only as directed in the manual, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instructions. You'll always be glad you did. Jacobsen, a Textron Company One Bob Cat Lane Johnson Creek, WI 53038-0469...
DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS TRENCHER DESCRIPTION The trencher is designed to perform with the Steiner 4-wheel drive articulated frame steering tractors. The trencher mounts on the quick hitch front lift in the conventional manner. Driven by a PTO belt, a right angle gearbox provides a 2 to 1 reduction providing power to the trencher digging chain.
Your safety and the safety of others is involved. Jacobsen, a Textron Company strongly warns Signal word definitions against, rejects and disclaims any modifications, The signal words below are used to identify levels...
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SAFETY TRENCHER GENERAL SAFETY 1. Read and understand the Owner’s Manual before attempting to operate this machine. 2. Operate all controls from the operator’s seat. NO RIDERS. 3. Keep all shields in place and safety switches adjusted properly. 4. Do not leave equipment unattended. STOP the engine and remove the key. 5.
INSTALLATION TRENCHER MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS UNMOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The trencher should be used only on Steiner 1. Choose a level site to remove the trencher. 4-wheel drive power units equipped with 2. Lower the support stand and secure with clip hydraulic auxiliary couplers. pin.
OPERATION TRENCHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! 1. Attach trencher to quick hitch front lift, placing correct drive belt around the left hitch arm. THE TRENCHER IS DESIGNED TO DIG WHILE THE UNIT IS TRAVELING IN REVERSE 2. Stop engine and install the drive belt. Adjust tension if equipped with adjustment.
SERVICE TRENCHER SERVICE SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS Every 4 Hours: Drive belt tension: • Grease the boom pivot tube. • See the power unit operators manual for adjustment of drive belt tension. Daily: Roller chain drive: • Check for any signs of loose bolts and tighten as needed.
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CRUMBER TRENCHER FIGURE 6 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64-858.7 PLATE-CRUMBER SIDE 64229-05 LOCKNUT, 1/2-13 NYLON 90-0826 BOLT,1/2-13 X 3-1/4 62-825.7 LINK-TOP WLDMT 62-826.7 LINK-BOTTOM WLDMT 64123-72 BLT-HEX 1/2-13X2-1/2 62-824.7 WLDMT-CRUMBER (USED WITH STANDARD DIGGING CHAIN) 62-861.7 WLDMT-CRUMBER (USED WITH 3-1/2"...
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Equipment from Jacobsen, a Textron company, is built to exacting standards ensured by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registration at all our manufacturing locations. A worldwide dealer network and factory-trained technicians backed by Textron Parts Xpress provide reliable, high-quality product support.
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