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Page 2 - Table of Contents

Table of Contents DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Table of Contents © Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual,...

Page 3 - Important Safety Information; Safety at All Times; DANGER; For Your Protection

1 Important Safety Information 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information ▲ These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described inthis manual. Safety at All Times Thoroughly read and understandthe in...

Page 4 - IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load that; Practice Safe Maintenance

2 Important Safety Information DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride Table of Contents TransportMachinery Safely ▲ Comply with state and local laws. ▲ Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. DO NOTEXCEED. Never travel at a speedwhich does not allow adequatecontrol of...

Page 5 - Prepare for Emergencies

3 Important Safety Information 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride Table of Contents Prepare for Emergencies ▲ Be prepared if a fire starts. ▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. ▲ Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital andfire department near ...

Page 6 - Safety Labels; Keep all safety labels clean and legible.; Caution: Rotating Driveline

4 Important Safety Information DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride Table 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. 1. Keep all safety l...

Page 7 - Caution: General Instructions

5 Important Safety Information 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride Table of Contents 818-719C Caution: General Instructions 838-295C Danger: Rotating Blade 25751 838-287C Danger: Thrown Object 838-381C Danger 25758 25758 25751

Page 8 - Red Reflector

6 Important Safety Information DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride Table of Contents 25758 818-230C (Chute Option) Red Reflector 25751 818-229C (Chute Option) Amber Reflector 838-112C(Chute OptionBoth Sides) Danger: Pinching 25758 838-094C(Hydraulic Chute Option) Warning: H...

Page 9 - Introduction; Serial Number Plate; Serial Number Plate Location; Further Assistance; For fur ther assistance write to:; Land Pride Service Department; Application; Terminology; Owner Assistance

7 Introduction 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride Table of Contents Introduction The parts on your Powered Ditcher have been speciallydesigned and should only be replaced with genuine LandPride parts. Therefore, should your Ditcher requirereplacement parts go to your Land ...

Page 10 - Damaged drivelines can cause serious injury or death.; Maximum Allowable Driveline Movement; Checking Driveline Minimum Length

8 Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Tractor Requirements This Powered Ditcher is designed with a Category 2 and3, 3-point hitch. The maximum horsepower rating for thetractor is 120 HP dependin...

Page 11 - Driveline Shortening; Driveline Maximum Allowable Length; Driveline Maximum Length

9 Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride Table of Contents 1. Start tractor and slowly engage tractor’s hydraulic3-point lever to move the lower arms up or down untilthe driveline shaft is approximately level. Securelyblock the Powered Ditcher in...

Page 12 - Hydraulic Chute Option Assembly; Manual Chute Option Assembly

10 Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride Table of Contents Hydraulic Chute Option Assembly Refer to Figure 1-5: 1. Assemble Chute (#1) to the main frame with hingepin (#2) and cotter pins (#3). Bend one leg of eachcotter pin to keep cotter pin f...

Page 13 - Ripper Option Assembly; Skid Shoe Option Assembly

11 Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride Table of Contents Ripper Option Assembly Refer to Figure 1-6: 1. Assemble ripper Assembly (#1) to the main framewith four 3/4” u-bolts (#2), lock washers (#3) and3/4” nuts (#4). Tighten nuts to 170 ft-lbs...

Page 14 - Section 2: Operating Instructions; Transporting; CAUTION; Operating Checklist; Check; General Operating Instructions

12 Section 2: Operating Instructions DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Instructions Transporting 1. When raising the Powered Ditcher to the transpor tposition, be sure that the powershaft does notcontact tractor or implement. 2. Be s...

Page 16 - Section 3: Adjustments; Drive Chain Adjustment; Idler Spring Adjustment; Gauge Wheel; Gauge Wheel Adjustment

14 Section 3: Adjustments DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3: Adjustments ! CAUTION BEFORE any adjustments are performed, lower the Ditcher tothe ground slowly, stop tractor engine and remove switch key.DO NOT attempt to make adjustments while t...

Page 17 - Manual Chute Adjustment; Hydraulic Chute Adjustment

15 Section 3: Adjustments 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride Table of Contents Manual Chute Adjustment Refer to Figure 3-3: The Chute controls how far and how high debris will bedispersed. Raise the chute to disperse debris farther andhigher. Lower the chute to limit how f...

Page 19 - Remove chain by pulling chain from the top.; Drive Sprocket and Drive Chain Replacement

17 Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride Table of Contents Drive Sprocket and Drive ChainReplacement Refer to Figure 4-1: 1. Remove top cover plate (#1) and rear inspectionplate (#2). 2. Loosen jam nut (#14) and idler adjustment bolt (...

Page 20 - Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease; Lubrication

18 Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride Table of Contents Output Shaft Bearings Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required Input Shaft Bearing Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required Lubr...

Page 21 - Gauge Wheel Option Bearing; Hours

19 Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride Table of Contents 25751 Driveline U-Joints (Zerks Both Ends) Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required Gauge Wheel Option Bearing Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease...

Page 23 - Features

21 Section 6: Features & Benefits 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride Table of Contents Section 6: Features & Benefits DT(M)55 Series Powered Ditcher Features Benefits HP range 70 - 120 HP Cat. 2 & 3 Fits wide variety of tractors. Quick-Hitch adaptable Quickly a...

Page 24 - Section 7: Troubleshooting

22 Section 7: Troubleshooting DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride Table of Contents Problem Cause Solution Driveline Vibrates Worn Universal Joint Replace Universal Joint Cutting Depth Insufficient Machine carried by tractor Lower 3-Point arms 3-Point top link too long Shor...

Page 25 - N · m; Bolt Head Identification; Tire Inflation Chart; Tire Size

23 Section 8: Appendix 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride Table 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 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0.8...

Page 27 - Overall Unit: One year Parts and Labor; from the date of purchase by the end user.

25 Section 8: Appendix 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M Land Pride Table of Contents Warranty Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date ofpurchase by the end user according ...