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SERIAL NUMBER RECORD

SERIAL NUMBER RECORD
Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided.
Serial number plate is mounted on model plate under flaps, as
shown.
om1635
Date of purchase
Serial number
Engine serial number
1
SERVICE
1820 - SERVICE
SERIAL NUMBER RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER RECORD
Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided.
Serial number plate is mounted on model plate under flaps, as
shown.
om1635
Date of purchase
Serial number
Engine serial number
1
SERVICE

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  • Page 1: Service

    1820 - SERVICE 1820 - SERVICE SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SERVICE SERVICE SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SERIAL NUMBER RECORD Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided. Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided.

  • Page 2: Support Procedure

    RESOURCES RESOURCES Publications Publications Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for publications and videos Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for publications and videos covering safety, operation, service, and repair of your equipment. covering safety, operation, service, and repair of your equipment.

  • Page 3: Foreword

    If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch dealer. If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch dealer.
  • Page 4 The Charles Machine Works, Inc., Perry, Oklahoma, 73077-0066. Perry, Oklahoma, 73077-0066. , Ditch Witch, CMW, AutoCrowd, , Ditch Witch, CMW, AutoCrowd, Modularmatic, Jet Trac, Roto Witch, Subsite, Fluid Miser, Perma- Modularmatic, Jet Trac, Roto Witch, Subsite, Fluid Miser, Perma-...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1820 - CONTENTS 1820 - CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS SERVICE ........1 SERVICE .
  • Page 6 1820 - CONTENTS 1820 - CONTENTS OPERATION ........35 OPERATION .
  • Page 7 1820 - CONTENTS 1820 - CONTENTS MAINTENANCE....... . . 61 MAINTENANCE .
  • Page 8 1820 - CONTENTS 1820 - CONTENTS...

  • Page 9: Overview

    1820 - OVERVIEW 1820 - OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW The Ditch Witch 1820 is a self-propelled, walk-along, The Ditch Witch 1820 is a self-propelled, walk-along, hydraulically steered, two-wheel drive trencher designed to dig in hydraulically steered, two-wheel drive trencher designed to dig in a variety of soils and move large volumes of dirt in a short time.
  • Page 10 1820 - OVERVIEW 1820 - OVERVIEW...

  • Page 11: Controls

    1820 - CONTROLS 1820 - CONTROLS CONSOLE CONSOLE CONTROLS CONTROLS CONSOLE CONSOLE Gasoline Engine Gasoline Engine Diesel Engine Diesel Engine om1783 om1783 om1783a om1783a 1. Axle lock (blue) 9. Ignition switch 1. Axle lock (blue) 9. Ignition switch 2. Boom control (green) 10.

  • Page 12: Descriptions

    1820 - CONTROLS 1820 - CONTROLS CONSOLE CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS Axle Lock (blue) Axle Lock (blue) This lever locks axle (two-wheel drive) This lever locks axle (two-wheel drive) or unlocks axle (one-wheel drive). or unlocks axle (one-wheel drive). • Pull to unlock axle. Use unlocked •...
  • Page 13 1820 - CONTROLS 1820 - CONTROLS CONSOLE CONSOLE Operator Presence Switch Operator Presence Switch (red) (red) This button prevents machine from This button prevents machine from running when digging or driving unless running when digging or driving unless operator is pressing switch. Operator operator is pressing switch.
  • Page 14 1820 - CONTROLS 1820 - CONTROLS CONSOLE CONSOLE Hydraulic Pump Control Hydraulic Pump Control (orange) (orange) This lever is used to help start cold This lever is used to help start cold engine. engine. • Push to engage • Push to engage •...
  • Page 15 1820 - CONTROLS 1820 - CONTROLS CONSOLE CONSOLE Ignition Switch Ignition Switch This switch is used to start engine. This switch is used to start engine. Gasoline Engines: Gasoline Engines: • Insert key and turn it clockwise to • Insert key and turn it clockwise to start position (C).
  • Page 16 1820 - CONTROLS 1820 - CONTROLS CONSOLE CONSOLE Hourmeter Hourmeter This gauge records operating time. Use This gauge records operating time. Use to schedule lubrication and to schedule lubrication and maintenance. maintenance. om1132.pcx om1132.pcx Choke (gas only) Choke (gas only) This knob helps start cold engine.
  • Page 17 1820 - CONTROLS 1820 - CONTROLS CONSOLE CONSOLE Water Temperature Gauge Water Temperature Gauge (diesel only) (diesel only) This gauge displays temperature of This gauge displays temperature of water in cooling system. water in cooling system. om1463.pcx om1463.pcx Glow Plug Indicator...
  • Page 18 1820 - CONTROLS 1820 - CONTROLS CONSOLE CONSOLE Battery Disconnect Battery Disconnect Use for shut-off, when servicing, and Use for shut-off, when servicing, and during long-term storage. during long-term storage. Battery disconnect is optional on Battery disconnect is optional on...

  • Page 19: Safety

    • Contact your Ditch Witch dealer if you have any question • Contact your Ditch Witch dealer if you have any question about operation, maintenance, or equipment use.

  • Page 20: Underground Hazards

    1820 - SAFETY 1820 - SAFETY UNDERGROUND HAZARDS UNDERGROUND HAZARDS UNDERGROUND HAZARDS UNDERGROUND HAZARDS Striking underground hazards can cause explosion, electrocution, Striking underground hazards can cause explosion, electrocution, fire, and exposure to hazardous materials. fire, and exposure to hazardous materials.
  • Page 21 1820 - SAFETY 1820 - SAFETY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EMERGENCY PROCEDURES If a Gas Line is Damaged If a Gas Line is Damaged If you suspect a gas line has been damaged, take the following If you suspect a gas line has been damaged, take the following actions.

  • Page 22: Safety Alert Classifications

    1820 - SAFETY 1820 - SAFETY SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS You will see the following safety symbols: You will see the following safety symbols: indicates an imminently hazardous situation indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 23: Safety Alerts

    1820 - SAFETY 1820 - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS Deadly gases. Lack of oxygen or Deadly gases. Lack of oxygen or presence of gas will cause sickness or death. presence of gas will cause sickness or death.
  • Page 24 1820 - SAFETY 1820 - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS Turning shaft will kill you or crush Turning shaft will kill you or crush arm or leg. Stay away. arm or leg. Stay away. Jobsite hazards Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury.
  • Page 25 NOTICES: NOTICES: • If interlock system does not work, contact your Ditch Witch • If interlock system does not work, contact your Ditch Witch dealer. Improper repair may allow machine to start or operate dealer. Improper repair may allow machine to start or operate with a control in wrong position.
  • Page 26 1820 - SAFETY 1820 - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS Incorrect procedures could result Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use equipment correctly. equipment correctly.
  • Page 27 1820 - SAFETY 1820 - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS Fluid or air under pressure could Fluid or air under pressure could pierce skin and cause injury or death. Stay away. pierce skin and cause injury or death. Stay away.
  • Page 28 1820 - SAFETY 1820 - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS Battery acid may cause burns. Battery acid may cause burns. Avoid contact. Avoid contact. Hot parts may cause burns. Do Hot parts may cause burns. Do not touch until cool.

  • Page 29: Transportation

    1820 - TRANSPORTATION 1820 - TRANSPORTATION LIFTING LIFTING TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION LIFTING LIFTING Lifting Points Lifting Points Lifting points are identified by lifting decals. Lifting points are identified by lifting decals. Lifting at any other point is unsafe and can Lifting at any other point is unsafe and can damage machinery.

  • Page 30: Hauling

    1820 - TRANSPORTATION 1820 - TRANSPORTATION HAULING HAULING HAULING HAULING Trencher can be hauled by trailer. Before hauling check the Trencher can be hauled by trailer. Before hauling check the following: following: • Check that loading ramps will support weight. See •...

  • Page 31: Loading

    1820 - TRANSPORTATION 1820 - TRANSPORTATION LOADING LOADING LOADING LOADING Load Machine Load Machine 1. Start machine following instructions in OPERATION. 1. Start machine following instructions in OPERATION. 2. Push boom control (green) to lower boom as far as possible 2.
  • Page 32 1820 - TRANSPORTATION 1820 - TRANSPORTATION LOADING LOADING Unload Machine Unload Machine 1. Remove tiedowns from trencher. 1. Remove tiedowns from trencher. 2. Open fuel shut-off valve on gasoline engine. 2. Open fuel shut-off valve on gasoline engine. 3. Start machine.

  • Page 33: Towing

    1820 - TRANSPORTATION 1820 - TRANSPORTATION TOWING TOWING TOWING TOWING This trencher is not designed to be towed. If it must be moved This trencher is not designed to be towed. If it must be moved without its own power, optional Spare Hub Assembly should be without its own power, optional Spare Hub Assembly should be used.
  • Page 34 1820 - TRANSPORTATION 1820 - TRANSPORTATION...

  • Page 35: Operation

    1820 - OPERATION 1820 - OPERATION INSPECT MACHINE INSPECT MACHINE OPERATION OPERATION INSPECT MACHINE INSPECT MACHINE For safe and efficient use of your machine, check the following For safe and efficient use of your machine, check the following before each day's work. Refer to LUBRICATION and before each day's work.
  • Page 36 1820 - OPERATION 1820 - OPERATION START-UP START-UP START-UP START-UP Deadly gases. Lack of oxygen or Deadly gases. Lack of oxygen or presence of gas will cause sickness or death. presence of gas will cause sickness or death. Provide ventilation.

  • Page 37: Startup

    NOTICES: NOTICES: • If interlock system does not work, contact Ditch Witch dealer. • If interlock system does not work, contact Ditch Witch dealer. Improper repair may allow machine to start or operate with a Improper repair may allow machine to start or operate with a control in wrong position.

  • Page 38: Driving

    1820 - OPERATION 1820 - OPERATION DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE Incorrect procedures could result Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use equipment correctly. equipment correctly.

  • Page 39: Trenching Attachment

    1820 - TRENCHING ATTACHMENT 1820 - TRENCHING ATTACHMENT DRIVE DRIVE TRENCHING ATTACHMENT TRENCHING ATTACHMENT 1. Move trencher to starting point. 1. Move trencher to starting point. 2. Move speed/direction control to neutral position. 2. Move speed/direction control to neutral position.

  • Page 40: Operating Tips

    1820 - TRENCHING ATTACHMENT 1820 - TRENCHING ATTACHMENT DRIVE DRIVE Jobsite hazards Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper methods.
  • Page 41 1820 - TRENCHING ATTACHMENT 1820 - TRENCHING ATTACHMENT DRIVE DRIVE 8. When trench depth is reached, push throttle (black) to 8. When trench depth is reached, push throttle (black) to increase engine speed. increase engine speed. 9. Pull speed/direction control (orange). Trencher will move 9.

  • Page 42: Operating Tips

    Avoid digging with badly worn digging teeth. When replacing • Avoid digging with badly worn digging teeth. When replacing old teeth, maintain original tooth pattern. Use Ditch Witch old teeth, maintain original tooth pattern. Use Ditch Witch replacement teeth for best trenching results.

  • Page 43: Drilling Attachment

    1820 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT 1820 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT OPERATING TIPS OPERATING TIPS DRILLING ATTACHMENT DRILLING ATTACHMENT Turning shaft will kill you or Turning shaft will kill you or crush arm or leg. Stay away. crush arm or leg. Stay away.

  • Page 44: Drilling Attachment Control Descriptions

    1820 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT 1820 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT DRILLING ATTACHMENT CONTROL DESCRIPTION DRILLING ATTACHMENT CONTROL DESCRIPTION DRILLING ATTACHMENT CONTROL DRILLING ATTACHMENT CONTROL DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Drilling Control Drilling Control This switch controls drill string This switch controls drill string rotation. rotation.

  • Page 45: Prepare Jobsite And Equipment

    1820 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT 1820 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT PREPARE JOBSITE AND EQUIPMENT PREPARE JOBSITE AND EQUIPMENT PREPARE JOBSITE AND EQUIPMENT PREPARE JOBSITE AND EQUIPMENT om0529h eps om0529h eps Approach Trench (1) Approach Trench (1) 1. Mark path where you intend to drill.
  • Page 46 1820 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT 1820 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT PREPARE JOBSITE AND EQUIPMENT PREPARE JOBSITE AND EQUIPMENT Drill Pipe and Equipment Drill Pipe and Equipment om0540h.eps om0540h.eps 1. Assemble at least 20’ (6 m), but not more than 30’ (9 m), of 1.

  • Page 47: Drill

    1820 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT 1820 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT DRILL DRILL DRILL DRILL EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN: Release drilling control and turn EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN: Release drilling control and turn ignition switch to STOP. ignition switch to STOP. 1. Start tractor’s engine and begin clockwise (forward) rotation.
  • Page 48 • Use only approved • Use only approved Ditch Witch drill string guide (p/n Ditch Witch drill string guide (p/n 179-737). 179-737). • Stand only on the left side of the •...

  • Page 49: Add Rod

    1820 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT 1820 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT ADD ROD ADD ROD ADD ROD ADD ROD 1. Stop drilling attachment. 1. Stop drilling attachment. 2. Back up tractor 6" (150 mm) to loosen drill rod in ground. 2. Back up tractor 6" (150 mm) to loosen drill rod in ground.

  • Page 50: Disassemble Joints

    Bits and backreamers are available in a variety of sizes and types Bits and backreamers are available in a variety of sizes and types to match jobsite needs. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for more to match jobsite needs. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for more information.

  • Page 51: Lubrication

    1820 - LUBRICATION 1820 - LUBRICATION LUBRICATION LUBRICATION Proper lubrication and maintenance protects Ditch Witch Proper lubrication and maintenance protects Ditch Witch equipment from damage and failure. equipment from damage and failure. Use only recommended lubricants. Fill to capacities listed in Use only recommended lubricants.

  • Page 52: Schedule

    1820 - LUBRICATION 1820 - LUBRICATION LUBRICATION SCHEDULE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE Gasoline engine oil Gasoline engine oil Diesel engine oil Diesel engine oil Multipurpose lubricant (MPL) 80W90 Multipurpose lubricant (MPL) 80W90 Multipurpose lubricant (AGMA-7) Multipurpose lubricant (AGMA-7)
  • Page 53 1820 - LUBRICATION 1820 - LUBRICATION LUBRICATION SCHEDULE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE Interval Task Page Interval Task Page 10 hours Check engine oil 10 hours Check engine oil Check hydraulic oil Check hydraulic oil 20 hours Change engine oil (initial) 20 hours...

  • Page 54: Engine Oil

    1820 - LUBRICATION 1820 - LUBRICATION ENGINE OIL ENGINE OIL ENGINE OIL ENGINE OIL Check Oil Check Oil Honda engine: Honda engine: Kubota engine: Kubota engine: om1665a om0046h om1665a om0046h Check engine oil every 10 hours. Maintain engine oil level at full Check engine oil every 10 hours.

  • Page 55: Hydraulic Oil

    1820 - LUBRICATION 1820 - LUBRICATION HYDRAULIC OIL HYDRAULIC OIL HYDRAULIC OIL HYDRAULIC OIL Check Hydraulic Oil Check Hydraulic Oil Check hydraulic oil every 10 hours. Check hydraulic oil every 10 hours. • Raise boom fully and turn rear •...
  • Page 56 1820 - LUBRICATION 1820 - LUBRICATION HYDRAULIC OIL HYDRAULIC OIL Fluid or air under pressure could Fluid or air under pressure could pierce skin and cause injury or death. Stay away. pierce skin and cause injury or death. Stay away.

  • Page 57: Pivot Tube

    1820 - LUBRICATION 1820 - LUBRICATION PIVOT TUBE PIVOT TUBE PIVOT TUBE PIVOT TUBE Lube two pivot tube zerks near base of Lube two pivot tube zerks near base of digging chain every 50 hours with digging chain every 50 hours with MPG.

  • Page 58: Reducer Boxes

    1820 - LUBRICATION 1820 - LUBRICATION REDUCER BOXES REDUCER BOXES REDUCER BOXES REDUCER BOXES Axle Reducer Box Axle Reducer Box Check axle reducer box oil every 50 hours. Check axle reducer box oil every 50 hours. Change axle reducer box oil after first 50 hours of operation and Change axle reducer box oil after first 50 hours of operation and then every 500 hours.

  • Page 59: Change Headshaft Reducer Box (Initial)

    1820 - LUBRICATION 1820 - LUBRICATION REDUCER BOXES REDUCER BOXES Headshaft Reducer Box Headshaft Reducer Box Check headshaft reducer box oil after every 500 hours. Check headshaft reducer box oil after every 500 hours. Change headshaft reducer box oil after first 50 hours of operation Change headshaft reducer box oil after first 50 hours of operation and then every 500 hours.
  • Page 60 1820 - LUBRICATION 1820 - LUBRICATION...

  • Page 61: Maintenance

    1820 - MAINTENANCE 1820 - MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE See ENGINE MANUFACTURER'S GUIDE for further See ENGINE MANUFACTURER'S GUIDE for further maintenance instructions. maintenance instructions. Incorrect procedures could result Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use in death, injury, or property damage.

  • Page 62: Schedule

    1820 - MAINTENANCE 1820 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE Gasoline Engine: Gasoline Engine: om1015 om1015 Diesel Engine: Diesel Engine: om1015a om1015a...
  • Page 63 1820 - MAINTENANCE 1820 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE Hours Ref. Task Page Hours Ref. Task Page Check tire pressure Check tire pressure Adjust digging chain tension Adjust digging chain tension Wash and oil air filter precleaner Wash and oil air filter precleaner...

  • Page 64: Fuel

    1820 - MAINTENANCE 1820 - MAINTENANCE FUEL FUEL FUEL FUEL Level Level Check fuel level each use. Check fuel level each use. Gasoline engine: Use high-quality unleaded gasoline only. Gasoline engine: Use high-quality unleaded gasoline only. om0050h om0050h Diesel engine: Diesel engine: Use number 2 diesel only.
  • Page 65 1820 - MAINTENANCE 1820 - MAINTENANCE FUEL FUEL Filter Filter Check fuel filter for blockage every 100 hours. Replace blocked Check fuel filter for blockage every 100 hours. Replace blocked filters. filters. Replace fuel filter every 200 hours. Replace fuel filter every 200 hours.

  • Page 66: Battery

    1820 - MAINTENANCE 1820 - MAINTENANCE BATTERY BATTERY BATTERY BATTERY Battery acid may cause burns. Battery acid may cause burns. Avoid contact. Avoid contact. Hot parts may cause burns. Do not Hot parts may cause burns. Do not touch until cool.
  • Page 67 1820 - MAINTENANCE 1820 - MAINTENANCE BATTERY BATTERY Charge Charge In cold weather, check battery charge frequently. If water is In cold weather, check battery charge frequently. If water is added during freezing weather, charge battery immediately. added during freezing weather, charge battery immediately.

  • Page 68: Air Filter

    1820 - MAINTENANCE 1820 - MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER AIR FILTER AIR FILTER AIR FILTER Gasoline Engine Gasoline Engine Clean every 25 hours. Clean every 25 hours. • Clean and oil air filter precleaner. • Clean and oil air filter precleaner.
  • Page 69 1820 - MAINTENANCE 1820 - MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER AIR FILTER Diesel Engine Diesel Engine Clean every 100 hours. Clean every 100 hours. • Wipe clean. Use compressed air to clean element. • Wipe clean. Use compressed air to clean element.

  • Page 70: Cooling System

    1820 - MAINTENANCE 1820 - MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER AIR FILTER COOLING SYSTEM COOLING SYSTEM Cooling Fins Cooling Fins Clean cooling fins on cylinder head Clean cooling fins on cylinder head and barrel every 100 hours. On diesel and barrel every 100 hours. On diesel engines, check radiator for dirt in fins.

  • Page 71: Belts

    1820 - MAINTENANCE 1820 - MAINTENANCE BELTS BELTS BELTS BELTS Check belts for wear and proper Check belts for wear and proper tension every 50 hours. Do not tension every 50 hours. Do not overtighten. Keep oils, grease, and overtighten. Keep oils, grease, and fuel off belts.

  • Page 72: Wheels And Tires

    1820 - MAINTENANCE 1820 - MAINTENANCE WHEELS AND TIRES WHEELS AND TIRES WHEELS AND TIRES WHEELS AND TIRES Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Check tires with gauge before Check tires with gauge before operating machine. operating machine. • Drive tires (A) recommended •...

  • Page 73: Trenching Attachment

    1820 - MAINTENANCE 1820 - MAINTENANCE TRENCHING ATTACHMENT TRENCHING ATTACHMENT TRENCHING ATTACHMENT TRENCHING ATTACHMENT Chain Wear Chain Wear Replace worn or broken chains. If sidebars are bending or getting Replace worn or broken chains. If sidebars are bending or getting...
  • Page 74 1820 - MAINTENANCE 1820 - MAINTENANCE TRENCHING ATTACHMENT TRENCHING ATTACHMENT 6. Loop cable through links nearest 6. Loop cable through links nearest connector pin. connector pin. om1744 om1744 Incorrect procedures could result Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn how to in death, injury, or property damage.
  • Page 75 1820 - MAINTENANCE 1820 - MAINTENANCE TRENCHING ATTACHMENT TRENCHING ATTACHMENT To install digging chain: To install digging chain: 1. Lay digging chain on ground with teeth down and pointed 1. Lay digging chain on ground with teeth down and pointed toward unit.
  • Page 76 1820 - MAINTENANCE 1820 - MAINTENANCE TRENCHING ATTACHMENT TRENCHING ATTACHMENT 10. Tighten digging chain. 10. Tighten digging chain. Sprocket Booms Sprocket Booms Digging chain tension is correct Digging chain tension is correct when 1-1.5” (25-40 mm) slide and when 1-1.5” (25-40 mm) slide and stop (C) is exposed.

  • Page 77: Specifications

    TRENCHING ATTACHMENT Digging Teeth Digging Teeth Digging teeth should be replaced with new Ditch Witch teeth. Digging teeth should be replaced with new Ditch Witch teeth. When replacing teeth, maintain original tooth pattern. When replacing teeth, maintain original tooth pattern.
  • Page 78 1820 - MAINTENANCE 1820 - MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 79: Specifications

    1820 - SPECIFICATIONS 1820 - SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Engine Gasoline Engine om2292 om2292 Diesel Engine Diesel Engine om0047h.tif om0047h.tif...
  • Page 80 **Standard boom: refer to chart for recommended depth/width combinations. GENERAL: GENERAL: Ditch Witch Model 1820, self-propelled, non-riding, hydraulically steered, two- Ditch Witch Model 1820, self-propelled, non-riding, hydraulically steered, two- wheel drive, rigid frame, chain-type trencher. wheel drive, rigid frame, chain-type trencher.
  • Page 81 1820 - SPECIFICATIONS 1820 - SPECIFICATIONS OPERATION: U.S. METRIC OPERATION: U.S. METRIC Vehicle speeds Vehicle speeds Maximum transit forward 142 fpm 43 m/min Maximum transit forward 142 fpm 43 m/min Maximum transit reverse 86 fpm 26 m/min Maximum transit reverse...
  • Page 82 1820 - SPECIFICATIONS 1820 - SPECIFICATIONS ** With 16” pivot option ** With 16” pivot option POWER OPTIONS: U.S. METRIC POWER OPTIONS: U.S. METRIC Engine (Honda GX610) Engine (Honda GX610) Fuel — Gasoline Fuel — Gasoline Cooling medium — Air Cooling medium —...
  • Page 83 1820 - SPECIFICATIONS 1820 - SPECIFICATIONS **Exceeding this operating angle will cause engine damage. This DOES NOT **Exceeding this operating angle will cause engine damage. This DOES NOT IMPLY machine is stable to maximum angle of engine operation. IMPLY machine is stable to maximum angle of engine operation.
  • Page 84 1820 - SPECIFICATIONS 1820 - SPECIFICATIONS Torque @ 2000 psi (138 bar) and 5 gpm 3088 in•lb 349 N•m Torque @ 2000 psi (138 bar) and 5 gpm 3088 in•lb 349 N•m (19 L/min) (19 L/min) Speed @ 2000 psi (138 bar) and 5 gpm (19...
  • Page 85 1820 - SPECIFICATIONS 1820 - SPECIFICATIONS FLUID CAPACITIES: U.S. METRIC FLUID CAPACITIES: U.S. METRIC Fuel tank Fuel tank Gasoline 5.4 gal 20.4 L Gasoline 5.4 gal 20.4 L Diesel 6.5 gal 24.6 L Diesel 6.5 gal 24.6 L Engine oil:...
  • Page 86 1820 - SPECIFICATIONS 1820 - SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 87 Subject to the limitations and exclusions herein, free replacement parts will be Subject to the limitations and exclusions herein, free replacement parts will be provided at any authorized Ditch Witch dealership for any Ditch Witch equipment provided at any authorized Ditch Witch dealership for any Ditch Witch equipment or parts manufactured by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
  • Page 88 For information regarding this limited warranty, contact CMW’s Product Support For information regarding this limited warranty, contact CMW’s Product Support department, P.O. Box 66, Perry, OK 73077-0066, or contact your local Ditch Witch department, P.O. Box 66, Perry, OK 73077-0066, or contact your local Ditch Witch dealer.
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