Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DTM55 Land Pride
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Cover photo ma y show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. © Cop yright 2008 Pr inted Read the Operator’ s manual entirely . When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are ser ious - f ollow without exception.
T able of Contents DT55 & DTM55 P o wered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 T able of Contents © Copyright 2008 All rights Reser v ed Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without w arranty of any kind, either e xpressed or implied.
1 Important Safety Information 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 P ow ered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride T able of Contents Important Safety Information ▲ These are common practices that may or ma y not be applicable to the pr oducts described in this manual.
2 Important Safety Information DT55 & DTM55 P ow ered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride T able of Contents T ransport Machinery Safel y ▲ Comply with state and local laws . ▲ Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. DO NO T EXCEED .
3 Important Safety Information 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride T able of Contents Prepare for Emer g encies ▲ Be prepared if a fire star ts. ▲ K eep a first aid kit and fire e xtinguisher handy . ▲ K eep emergency numbers f or doctor , ambulance, hospital and fire depar tment near phone.
4 Important Safety Information DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Safety Labels Your Ditcher comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement. Read and follow their directions.
5 Important Safety Information 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride T able of Contents 818-719C Caution: General Instructions 838-295C Danger: Rotating Blade 25751 838-287C D.
6 Important Safety Information DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride T able of Contents 25758 818-230C (Chute Option) Red Reflector 25751 818-229C (Chute Option) Amber Reflect.
7 Introduction 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride T able of Contents Introduction The parts on your Powered Ditcher have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts. Therefore, should your Ditcher require replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.
8 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Tractor Requirements This Powered Ditcher is designed with a Category 2 and 3, 3-point hitch. The maximum horsepower rating for the tractor is 120 HP depending on lift capacity and field conditions.
9 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride T able of Contents 1. Star t tractor and slowly engage tr actor’ s hydraulic 3-point le ver t o move the l ower a r ms u p or dow n until the driveline shaft is appro ximately lev el.
10 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Hydraulic Chute Option Assembly Refer to Figure 1-5: 1. Assemble Chute (#1) to the main fr ame with hinge pin (#2) and cotter pins (#3).
11 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride T able of Contents Ripper Option Assembly Refer to Figure 1-6: 1. Assemble ripper Assembly (#1) to the main fr ame with f our 3/4” u-bolts (#2), lock w ashers (#3) and 3/4” nuts (#4).
12 Section 2: Operating Instructions DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 2: Operating Instructions Transporting 1. When raising the P owered Ditcher to the tr anspor t position, be sure that the powershaft does not contact tractor or implement.
13 Section 2: Operating Instructions 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride T able of Contents If your unit has an optional depth controlling skid shoe and if you have not already set it to the desired depth, you should set the tractor’s park brake, shut tractor engine off, remove switch key and then make that setting.
14 Section 3: Adjustments DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 3: Adjustments ! CAUTION BEFORE any adjustments ar e performed, lower the Ditcher to the gr ound slowly , stop tractor engine and r emove switch k ey .
15 Section 3: Adjustments 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride T able of Contents Manual Chute Adjustment Refer to Figure 3-3: The Chute controls how far and how high debris will be dispersed. Raise the chute to disperse debris farther and higher.
16 Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication Storage For short periods, coat all exposed cylinder shafts with grease or a corrosion preventive.
17 Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride T able of Contents Drive Sprocket and Drive Chain Replacement Refer to Figure 4-1: 1. Remov e top cover plate (#1) and rear inspection plate (#2).
18 Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Output Shaft Bearings Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity =.
19 Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride T able of Contents 25751 Driveline U-Joints (Zerks Both Ends) Type of Lubrication: Multi-purp.
20 Section 5: Specifications & Capacities DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 5: Specifications & Capacities DT(M)55 Series P owered Ditc.
21 Section 6: Features & Benefits 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 6: F eatures & Benefits DT(M)55 Series P owered Ditcher Features Benefits HP range 70 - 120 HP Cat. 2 & 3 Fits wide variety of tractors.
22 Section 7: T r oubleshooting DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Prob lem Cause Solution Driveline Vibrates W or n Universal Joint Replace Universal Jo.
23 Section 8: Appendix 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 8: Appendix Torque Values Chart For Common Bolt Size in-tpi 1 N·m ft-lb 3 N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb mm x pitch N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb 1/4" - 20 7.
24 Section 8: Appendix DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Notes.
25 Section 8: Appendix 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride T able of Contents Warranty Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will be fre.
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