Chapter 1 Introduction The Landoll Model D5P/D10P 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 CHAPTER 1 gives basic instructions on the use of this manual.
Make sure you read and understand the information contained in this manual and on the machine signs (decals) before you attempt to operate or maintain this vehicle. The safety statements contained in this manual relate to the operation of the Model D5P/D10P Power Ditcher. F-351-0411 Edition...
Chapter 2 Standard Specifications The D5P/D10P Series Power Ditchers are connected to The entire drive system is inside a 6”x10” steel case, the tractor PTO shaft by means of a shielded double easily accessible by two removable end plates. u-joint. The 2-3/16” diameter alloy steel in-put and...
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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 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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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 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) THEY DO NOT APPLY IF SPECIAL GRAPHITE MOLY-DISULFIDE OR OTHER EXTREME PRESSURE LUBRICANTS ARE USED.
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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS F-351-0411 Edition...
Chapter 3 Assembly Instructions Assembly - Safety WARNING 1. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) CAUTION such as, but not limited to, protection for 1. The person or persons who assemble this eyes, lungs, ears, head, hands and feet when machine must have the ability to read, operating, servicing or repairing equipment.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS After Assembly - Safety General Assembly Instructions 1. The terms “right” and “left”, “front” and “rear”, refer to WARNING the machine as viewed by facing in the direction of forward travel. 1. Be sure all nuts, bolts, other fasteners and 2.
6. Cat. II or III Standard or Quick Coupler Hitch 7. Removable End Plates for Ease of Service 8. Adjustable Skid for Depth Control 9. Safety Collars on Input and Output Shafts 10. Chain Adjustment Figure 3-1: D5P/D10P Power Ditcher Figure 3-2: D5P/D10P Power Ditcher...
Chapter 4 Operation and Maintenance The Landoll D5P/D10P Power Ditcher is a ditching CAUTION machine for controlling field water drainage by improving water run-off conditions. The Power Ditcher can make 1. Avoid injury or fatal accidents. Read these shallow trenches for irrigation and be used to build fire safety precautions completely and carefully! lanes.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE WARNING CAUTION 1. Do not clean, adjust or service when the 1. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) machine is in motion. such as, but not limited to, protection for eyes, lungs, ears, head, hands and feet when 2.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Safety Decals 1. The following decals are installed to alert operators to hazards in specific machine areas (See Figure 4-1.) The decals are for personal safety... READ AND UNDERSTAND THE DECALS! a. Keep decals clean by wiping off regularly. Use a cleaning solution if necessary.
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. Figure 4-2: D5P/D10P Tractor Attachment F-351-0411 Edition...
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WRONG! REAR JOINT ANGLE IS LESS THAN FRONT JOINT REAR JOINT ANGLE. ANGLE RIGHT! FRONT AND REAR JOINT FRONT ANGLES ARE EQUAL WHEN POWER JOINT DITCHER IS IN CORRECT ANGLE WORKING POSITION. d4p attachment Figure 4-3: D5P/D10P Attachment to Tractor...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 41-3/8” FULLY EXTENDED 28-1/2” FULLY RETRACTED GREASE EVERY 25-50 HOURS drive shaft lube Figure 4-4: Drive Shaft Lubrication Lubrication 1. Proper lubrication of your machine is instrumental in obtaining optimum performance and extended life. Neglect leads to needless breakdowns and ...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Chain Adjustment 1. The chain adjusting bolt is located on the right hand WARNING side of main frame. Tighten to “finger tight” in order to remove excess chain slack. Do not over tighten. Do not clean, adjust or service when machine is 2.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Notes F-351-0411 Edition...
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Equipment from Landoll Corporation is built to exacting standards ensured by ISO 9001:2008 registration at all Landoll manufacturing facilities. Model D5P/D10P Power Ditcher Operator’s Manual Re-Order Part Number F-351-0411 LANDOLL CORPORATION 1900 North Street Marysville, Kansas 66508 (785) 562-5381 800-428-5655 ~ WWW.LANDOLL.COM Copyright 2010.