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GROUND HOG
OPERATORS
MANUAL
MODEL
T-4
TRENCHER
GROUND HOG
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THE GROUND HOG T-4 TRENCHER
It is your responsibility as the
operator of this piece of equipment to
know what specific requirements,
precautions and work hazards exist.
You must read and understand all of
the information contained in the
operators manual.
The Ground Hog model T-4 trencher
is a small, operator propelled, chain-
type trencher designed for the
installation of lines that require a
narrow shallow trench.
Powered by a 5 H.P. engine, and
equipped with carbide teeth, it has
more than enough power to trench
through the toughest soils, however,
because of its small size, low horse
power and trenching capacity, it is
limited in what it is capable of doing.
The job site, soil conditions, job
s p e c i f i c a t i o n s
a n d
o p e r a t o r
experience may dictate that a different
tool or method be used to do the job.
The digging chain of any trencher
has a tendency to pull the trencher in
the opposite direction you want to dig.
For this reason, be sure that the
digging teeth are not in contact with
the ground or other objects while
starting the motor and that the wheel
lock device engages before lowering
the digging bar into the ground. Be
sure that you have a firm grip on the
chine and are ready to control it when
the digging bar comes
in contact with the ground.
Trenchers of all type have a
tendency to "hop" or "buck" under
certain conditions. This can be the
result of certain soil conditions or
buried objects that the trencher
cannot cut through or lift
surface. The trencher must be
stopped and the object removed, or
restart the trench beyond the object
using a different method of trenching
through or around the object.
NOTE: It is important that any piece
of machinery be kept in the best
mechanical condition possible. Failure
to properly maintain machinery greatly
reduces the productivity of the tool
and could create a hazard to the
operator or bystanders. DO NOT use
machinery if it has been modified or
improperly maintained.
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- Page 1 “hop” or “buck” under MANUAL operators manual. certain conditions. This can be the result of certain soil conditions or The Ground Hog model T-4 trencher buried objects that the trencher is a small, operator propelled, chain- cannot cut through or lift to the type trencher designed for the surface.
- Page 2 SAFETY TIPS THE T-4 TRENCHER CAUTION: Before operating trencher, BE SURE THAT IT IS STRUCTURALLY AND MECHANICALLY SAFE. Check all engine controls, clutch action, belt and chain condition, and wheel ratchets. Be sure that the protective guards are in place. If the trencher is not working properly or is not structurally safe, take the necessary steps to put it in working order before putting it in operation.
- Page 3 STARTING THE T-4 TRENCHER TRENCHING Using a “can opener” or “rocking” motion, push down on the handle bars 2 to 4 Follow the procedures outlined in NOTE: All trenchers have two stop inches. At the same time, pull the trencher toward you 4 to 6 inches. Slowly switches, one on the engine and one allow the handlebars to raise until they stop.
- Page 4 MAINTENANCE The T-4 is like any other piece of equipment when it comes to servicing. If it is periodically maintained it will perform better and last longer. If it is not serviced, parts will wear out more quickly and expensive repairs will become necessary.
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