Amco AD-1000-OS, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...TOR S MANUAL PART IDENTIFICATION AMCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY 800 South Industrial Parkway P O Box 1107 Yazoo City Mississippi MS 39194 USA 662 746 4464 Toll Free 800 748 9022 Fax 662 746 6825 www amcom...

Page 2: ...gnment 9 Unhitching the Ditcher from the Tractor 10 Checklist before Using the Ditcher 10 Operating the Ditcher 11 Transportation 13 Maintenance Lubrication 13 Drive Chain and Idler Sprocket Adjustmen...

Page 3: ...t of context with the manual text It contains special information such as specifications techniques reference information and other information of a supplementary nature The word IMPORTANT is used in...

Page 4: ...uipment on which mounted SAFETY A brief description of signal words that may be used in this manual CAUTION Used as a general reminder of good safety practices or to direct attention to unsafe practic...

Page 5: ...th Buster Shank 569 lbs AD 1000 V Vertical Rotary Ditcher for 1000 PTO with Buster Shank 569 lbs Offset Ditcher Body Only AD 540 OS Left Offset Rotary Ditcher for 540 PTO with Buster Shank 734 lbs AD...

Page 6: ...FIRST 1 Improperly tightened bolts will result in damage breakage expense and down time 2 Always replace bolts with the specified grade and type 3 Torque properly before first use of the machine and e...

Page 7: ...y replace any damaged or missing warning decals 3 Never cover or obscure a warning decal 4 Refer to the Parts Identification Section of this manual for correct warning decal locations 5 Replacement wa...

Page 8: ...the tractor as damage may occur to the PTO shaft 5 The ditcher will fit Category II and III three point hitches or Category II quick coupler Careful attention should be given to mounting the ditcher t...

Page 9: ...er head will not run at a constant speed and will vibrate excessively Operating the ditcher in this condition will cause drive shaft shear bolt and chain failures PROPER PTO SHAFT ALIGNMENT The tracto...

Page 10: ...e collar and hold while sliding the PTO shaft yoke collar off of the tractor PTO shaft 7 Place the yoke end of the PTO shaft in the PTO hanger attached to the side of the ditcher 3 point hitch Ditcher...

Page 11: ...itial depth setting as detailed in the Flat and Concaved Skid Shoe section of this manual 11 Verify the PTO shaft is firmly connected to the tractor 12 Slowly raise and lower the ditcher to check the...

Page 12: ...speed for the 540 RPM rated ditcher models 1000 RPM PTO speed for the 1000 RPM rated models WARNING Never operate the ditcher above its RPM rating Excessive PTO speed can cause personal injury or dam...

Page 13: ...or fences 3 Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting from one area to another When traveling on roadways transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely 4 When trave...

Page 14: ...f quality grade 90 weight oil or until it reaches the bottom of the check plug Dispose of the used oil and flushing fluid in an environmental friendly manner 3 Inspect the chain sprockets and bearings...

Page 15: ...ng of the drive chain can cause major damage to the ditcher drive mechanism 6 Once the drive chain is set to the correct tension turn the set screw 1 4 turn counter clockwise 7 Holding the set screw w...

Page 16: ...des to come to a complete stop Then slowly lower the ditcher until skid shoe is touching the ground Before dismounting from the tractor shut off the engine set the parking brake and remove the key For...

Page 17: ...g contact with soil before engaging the PTO 2 Do not operate the ditcher with missing or damaged cutting blades 3 Check the cutter head and cutting blades for soil build up 4 Check the cutter head and...

Page 18: ...ean the ditcher 2 Thoroughly inspect the entire ditcher for missing worn or damaged parts including decals Repair or replace parts during the off season to assure dependable trouble free performance d...

Page 19: ...will not rotate PTO shaft is not engaged Engage PTO shaft PTO shaft shear bolt maybe sheared Replace shear bolt Drive chain may be broken or has jumped off the drive sprockets Repair drive chain or r...

Page 20: ...ning 46 1 19021 Made in USA Decal Key Qty Part No Description 1 2 0939 Parking Stand Ass y 14 2 10803 Hair Pin 19 32 2 11697 Klik Pin 7 16 53 2 101739 Lower Hitch Pin Key Qty Part No Description 9 2 1...

Page 21: ...397 Connecting Pin 8 1 10317 Klik Pin 18 1 10910 5 16 X 2 1 4 Roll Pin ZP 20 10 11293 Breather 24 2 11359 Frame Gasket 45 1 19013 Operator s Manual Holder small 47 2 19064 5 16 18 x 1 HHCS Gr 5 ZP 48...

Page 22: ...gette Gasket 100MM 23 4 11329 O Ring 25 1 11375 Sprocket 16 Tooth 26 1 11376 Sprocket 22 Tooth w Washers 27 4 11381 Bearing Collar 34 4 11979 O Ring 35 2 11988 SH Rings Rotor Clip External Ring 36 16...

Page 23: ...ing 46 1 19021 Made in USA Decal Key Qty Part No Description 1 2 0939 Parking Stand Ass y 14 2 10803 Hair Pin 19 32 2 11697 Klik Pin 7 16 53 2 101739 Lower Hitch Pin Key Qty Part No Description 9 2 10...

Page 24: ...397 Connecting Pin 8 1 10317 Klik Pin 18 1 10910 5 16 X 2 1 4 Roll Pin ZP 20 1 11293 Breather 24 2 11359 Frame Gasket 45 1 19013 Operator s Manual Holder small 47 2 19064 5 16 18 x 1 HHCS Gr 5 ZP 48 2...

Page 25: ...ette Gasket 100MM 23 4 11329 O Ring 25 1 11375 Sprocket 16 Tooth 26 1 11376 Sprocket 22 Tooth w Washers 27 4 11381 Bearing Collar 34 4 11979 O Ring 35 2 11988 SH Rings Rotor Clip External Ring 36 16 1...

Page 26: ...1 12141 Decal Warning 40 1 12212 Caution Decal Warning Key Qty Part No Description 1 1 0939 Parking Stand Ass y 14 1 10803 Hair Pin 19 31 1 11697 Klik Pin 7 16 52 1 101739 Lower Hitch Pin Key Qty Par...

Page 27: ...Pin 10 1 10509 3 8 16 Lock Hex Nut ZP 12 1 10765 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 HHCS Gr 5 ZP 17 1 10910 5 16 x 2 Roll Pin ZP 19 1 11293 Breather 23 2 11359 Frame Gasket 43 1 19013 Operator s Manual Holder small 46 2...

Page 28: ...ette Gasket 100MM 22 4 11329 O Ring 24 1 11375 Sprocket 16 Tooth 25 1 11376 Sprocket 22 Tooth w Washers 26 4 11381 Bearing Collar 33 4 11979 O Ring 34 2 11988 SH Rings Rotor Clip External Ring 35 16 1...

Page 29: ...1 12141 Decal Warning 40 1 12212 Caution Decal Warning Key Qty Part No Description 28 1 11465 Decal AMCO logo 44 1 19021 Made in USA Decal Key Qty Part No Description 1 1 0939 Parking Stand Ass y 14 1...

Page 30: ...in 10 1 10509 3 8 16 Lock Hex Nut ZP 12 1 10765 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 HHCS Gr 5 ZP 17 1 10910 5 16 x 2 Roll Pin ZP 19 1 11293 Breather 23 2 11359 Frame Gasket 43 1 19013 Operator s Manual Holder small 46 2 1...

Page 31: ...1328 Flangette Gasket 100MM 22 4 11329 O Ring 24 1 11375 Sprocket 16 Tooth 25 1 11376 Sprocket 22 Tooth w Washers 26 4 11381 Bearing Collar 33 4 11979 O Ring 34 2 11988 SH Rings Rotor Clip External Ri...