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HYDRAULIC TRENCHERS CONGRATULATIONS! You are now the proud owner of a BARRETO trencher. Please take a moment of your time to look over the following information. Familiarize yourself with the trencher, its characteristics, and method of operation. Pay particular attention to the safety and operating instructions.
Check levels and add oil and fuel as required before starting. Service according to the engine manual before starting. WARNING: Running the engine without hydraulic oil will cause serious damage to the hydraulic pump. CHECK RESERVOIR LEVEL BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE. Page 2 of 64 6/4/08 1324/1624/1824 owners manual.doc...
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2" of space between middle of boom and chain when boom and chain are straight out in a horizontal position. 5. Tighten adjuster screw locknut and 4 boom mounting bolts. Forward Cutting edge Cutting edge Rearward 1324/1624/1824 owners manual.doc 6/4/08 Page 3 of 64...
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BARRETO TRENCHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING! Be sure that the engine oil, fuel and hydraulic oil are at proper levels before starting the engine. STUDY AND UNDERSTAND CONTROLS BEFORE BEGINNING OPERATION. 1. IGNITION: Must be in “ON” position to start. “OFF” to stop.
• Hydraulic oil is under extreme pressure and can get under skin and burn or poison. Check for leaks with cardboard. • Muffler and engine get hot enough to cause serious burns. Do not touch until cool. 1324/1624/1824 owners manual.doc 6/4/08 Page 5 of 64...
BARRETO MANUFACTURING, INC. EQUIPMENT WARRANTY Barreto Manufacturing, Inc. warrants all BARRETO equipment to free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year, dating from the delivery to the original user. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, whether written or implied, and is limited to: 1.
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MODELS 1324 & 1624 & 1824 HYDRAULIC TRENCHER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS The following pages contain instructions for: • WHEEL DRIVE CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT (Illustration A) • DIGGING CHAIN VALVE LEVER ADJUSTMENT (Illustration B) • AXLE LOCK ADJUSTMENT (Illustration C) • SPEED CABLE ADJUSTMENT (Illustration D) •...
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(Measure at the pin.) Adjust cable to give 7/16" to 1/2" movement of the lower lever. Do not include any lever free play in the measurement. Illustration A Page 8 of 64 6/4/08 1324/1624/1824 owners manual.doc...
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Check the stroke of the CHAIN forward/reverse lever. The length of the chain valve push rod should be adjusted so the forward/reverse lever comes to the end of its stroke just as the clutch lever touches the hand grip. Illustration B 1324/1624/1824 owners manual.doc 6/4/08 Page 9 of 64...
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Measure the position of the lower lock lever. The movement of the lower lock lever should be 9/16" to 5/8" from the LOCK position to the UNLOCK position. Illustration C Page 10 of 64 6/4/08 1324/1624/1824 owners manual.doc...
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Loosen locknuts and adjust as needed. Adjustment may be made at both ends of cable housing. Fine adjustments may be made at ball joint end on the hydrostatic pump lever. Illustration D 1324/1624/1824 owners manual.doc 6/4/08 Page 11 of 64...
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If the ground speed lever does not move left and right freely, the shift forks may be out of alignment. Adjust the length of the left or right ball linkage to bring both shift forks into alignment when the ground speed lever is in the neutral position. Illustration E Page 12 of 64 6/4/08 1324/1624/1824 owners manual.doc...
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SPEED CONTROL LINKAGE DIG SPEED ADJUSTMENT When speed adjustment is made, adjustments to ball joint links may be needed to maintain shift fork alignment (see illustration E) Illustration F 1324/1624/1824 owners manual.doc 6/4/08 Page 13 of 64...
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• 00289 TILLER BUMPER PURCHASE (to transport a Barreto Model 916 or 918 or 1320 or 1620 tiller) Each of the above is designed to aid in holding a single piece of Barreto equipment in place while in transit. Although the trailer is versatile, Barreto Manufacturing, Inc. accepts no liability for injury or damage of any kind related to use of the Barreto Tilt Bed Trailer.
BARRETO E4X6TBT TILT BED TRAILER Be sure to obey all traffic laws and rules of the road while towing the Barreto Tilt Bed Trailer. Never exceed 45 miles per hour while towing the trailer. The towing vehicle should be in legal operating condition.
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