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RT45
Operator’s
Manual
053-1982
Issue 4.0
RT45 Operator’s Manual Overview - 1
Overview
Chapter Contents
Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Equipment Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operator Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
• Bulleted Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
• Numbered Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview - 2 RT45 Operator’s Manual
Serial Number Location
Serial Number Location
Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided. RT45 (2) and engine (1) serial numbers
are located as shown.
Date of manufacture
Date of purchase
RT45 serial number
Engine serial number
Front attachment serial number
Rear attachment serial number
Trailer serial number
RT45 Operator’s Manual Overview - 3
Intended Use
Intended Use
The RT45 is a riding trencher designed to install buried service lines of various sizes using a variety of
Ditch Witch® attachments.
The unit is designed for operation in temperatures typically experienced in earth moving and construction
work environments. Provisions may be required to operate in extreme temperatures. Contact your Ditch
Witch dealer. Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use.
The RT45 should be used with genuine Ditch Witch chain, teeth, and sprockets. It should be operated,
serviced, and repaired only by persons familiar with its particular characteristics and acquainted with the
relevant safety procedures.
Equipment Modification
This equipment was designed and built in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Modification of equipment could mean that it will no longer meet regulations and may not function properly
or in accordance with the operating instructions. Modification of equipment should only be made by
competent personnel possessing knowledge of applicable standards, regulations, equipment design
functionality/requirements and any required specialized testing.
Attachment Max. width/diameter Max. depth
H313 trencher 12 in (305 mm) 63 in (1.6 m)
H314 trencher, center 12 in (305 mm) 52 in (1.3 m)
H314 trencher, offset 8 in (200 mm) 52 in (1.3 m)
H331 plow 3 in (76 mm) 24 in (610 mm)
H350 combo
trencher 8 in (200 mm) 42 in (1.1 m)
plow 3 in (76 mm) 24 in (610 mm)
H342 saw 5 in (130 mm) 18 in (455 mm)
A323 backhoe 18 in (460 mm) 93.2 in (2.4 m)
MT12 MicroTrencher 0.75-1.25 in (19-32 mm) 6-12.5 in (165-318 mm)
Overview - 4 RT45 Operator’s Manual
Unit Components
Unit Components
1. Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)
2. Right console
3. Left console
4. Operator’s station
5. Center console
6. Engine compartment
7. Backfill blade
RT45 Operator’s Manual Overview - 5
Operator Orientation
Operator Orientation
Right and left sides of machine are determined
by facing front of unit while seated at the
controls.
About This Manual
This manual contains information for the proper use of this machine. See Operation Overview for basic
operating procedures. Cross references such as “See page 50” will direct you to detailed procedures.
Bulleted Lists
Bulleted lists provide helpful or important information or contain procedures that do not have to be
performed in a specific order.
Numbered Lists
Numbered lists contain illustration callouts or list steps that must be performed in order.
1. Front of unit
2. Right of unit
3. Rear of unit
4. Left of unit
Overview - 6 RT45 Operator’s Manual
RT45 Operator’s Manual Foreword - 7
Foreword
This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation
instructions to help you use and maintain your Ditch Witch®equipment.
Read this manual before using your equipment. Keep it with the equipment at all times for future reference.
If you sell your equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner.
If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch dealer. If you need assistance in locating a
dealer, visit our website at www.ditchwitch.com or write to the following address:
The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Attn: Marketing Department
PO Box 66
Perry, OK 73077-0066
USA
The descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. The Charles
Machine Works, Inc. reserves the right to improve equipment. Some product improvements may have
taken place after this manual was published. For the latest information on Ditch Witch equipment, see your
Ditch Witch dealer.
Thank you for buying and using Ditch Witch equipment.
Foreword - 8 RT45 Operator’s Manual
RT45
Operator’s Manual
Issue number 4.0/OM-04/15
Part number 053-1982
Copyright 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015
by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
, Ditch Witch and Roto Witch are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine
Works, Inc.
This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: U.S. D640290, D640291, D640292, and
8375605 with other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
RT45 Operator’s Manual Contents - 9
Contents
Overview
machine serial number, information about the type of work this machine is designed
to perform, basic machine components, and how to use this manual
1
Foreword
part number, revision level, and publication date of this manual, and factory contact
information
7
Safety
machine safety alerts and emergency procedures 11
Controls
machine controls, gauges, and indicators and how to use them 27
Operation Overview
an overview for completing a job with this machine: planning, setting up, installing
product, and restoring the jobsite; with cross references to detailed procedures
59
Prepare
procedures for inspecting and classifying the jobsite, planning the installation path,
and preparing the jobsite for work
63
Drive
procedures for startup, cold start, driving, and shutdown 69
Transport
procedures for lifting, hauling, and towing 73
Trench
procedures for trenching 83
Plow
procedures for plowing 87
Saw
procedures for sawing 93
Backhoe
procedures for digging with backhoe 99
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