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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. Y our life and the liv es of others depend on it! ! T able of Contents 3/17/08 DT55 & DTM55 Po[...]

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    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. While e very precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Land Pride assumes no responsibilit[...]

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    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. Safety at All Times Thoroughl y read and understand the instructions given in this manual bef ore [...]

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    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 . Ne ver tr av el at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping. Some ro[...]

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    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. 911 W ear Protective[...]

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    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. 1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. 2. Replace all damage[...]

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    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 Danger: Thrown Object 838-381C Danger 25758 25758 25751[...]

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    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 Reflector 838-112C (Chute Option Both Sides) Danger: Pinching 25758 838-094C (Hydraulic Chute Option) Warning: Hydraulic Pressure 25751[...]

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    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. Serial Number Plate For prompt [...]

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    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. Fron[...]

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    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. Securely block the P ow ered Ditcher in this position. Refer to Fig[...]

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    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). Bend one leg of each cotter pin to keep cotter pin from falling out. 2. Attach h ydraulic cylind[...]

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    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). Tighten nuts to 170 ft-lbs. of torque . Ripper Option Assembly F[...]

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    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. 2. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when tur [...]

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    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. You[...]

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    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 . DO NO T attempt to make adjustments while tractor is running. Drive Chain Adjustme[...]

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    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. Lower the chute to limit how far and how high debris is dispersed. Raise or [...]

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    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. Install dust caps on the quick couplers, if equipped, to prevent dirt contamination [...]

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    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). 2. Loosen jam n ut (#14) and idler adjustment bolt (#10). 3. Roll master link (#23) in dual #80 [...]

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    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 = As required Input Shaft Bearing Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required Lubrication 25758 Drive Chain Oil should escape from[...]

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    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-purpose Grease Quantity = As required Gauge Wheel Option Bearing Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 20519 Driveline Shafts T[...]

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    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 Ditcher DT55 DTM55 T ractor PTO 540 RPM 1000 RPM Hitch Category 2 & Categor y 3, Quick Hitch Adaptable Horse P ower Range 70 - 120 HP Machine W eight [...]

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    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. Quick-Hitch adaptab le Quickly and easily attach Ditcher to tractor with one[...]

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    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 Joint Cutting Depth Insufficient Machine carried by tractor Lower 3-P oint arms 3-P oint top link too long Shor ten top link Ground hard enough to requi[...]

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    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 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0.8 436597 1/4" - 28 8.5 6 13 10 18 14 M [...]

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    24 Section 8: Appendix DT55 & DTM55 P owered Ditchers 324-053M 3/17/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Notes[...]

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    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 free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end user according to the following schedule when used as intended[...]

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    Cor porate Office: P .O . Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www .landpride.com[...]