FOREWARD Ditch Witch equipment is quality engineered and manufactured to provide years of dependable service. To help ensure you obtain this long and satisfactory service we have provided you with this Parts Manual containing illustrated parts list from which you may select quality Ditch Witch replacement parts. To help you in obtaining the exact parts you need please specify the parts required by part number and description, not illustration reference numbers.
Also, because we are continually seeking ways to improve our equipment and do make changes, it will be of great help to have the model and serial number of your specific equipment available when ordering parts from your Ditch Witch dealer. Make sure you read all footnotes carefully as they help identify the part you may need. Part numbers shown in reverse type (white on black) are no longer available from The Charles Machine Works, Inc. However, your Ditch Witch dealer may be able to assist you. You may find the footnotes make reference to assembly instructions and/ or Tech Bit articles.
These publications are not included in this Parts Manual but may be obtained by contacting your local Ditch Witch dealer. In some instances it may be important to replace more than a single part when making a repair to prevent premature failure or wear of the new part or to preclude the necessity for repeat repairs. For instance, when replacing digging chain due to wear it is recommended that the digging chain sprockets also be replaced to prevent accelerated wear on the new chain, and vice versa. Very often your Ditch Witch dealer may have a parts kit available containing the parts you will need or can advise you as to what parts are recommended to be replaced.
We recommend that ordinary vendor items not be substituted for genuine Ditch Witch replacement parts because of variances in materials, specifications or workmanship which may not be apparent upon visual inspection. Genuine Ditch Witch replacement parts have been quality engineered and tested to provide satisfactory service and provide the best protection for your equipment investment. Instructions on recommended use and maintenance of your Ditch Witch equipment can be found in the Operator's Manual. Should you have questions not answered in these publications please contact your Ditch Witch dealer.
The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were current at the time of it's publication. However, The Charles Machine Works, Inc. reserves the right, as part of it's normal product improvement to modify or change specifications at any time without notice. The keys to long and productive equipment life are proper equipment operation, adherence to a good service/ maintenance program and the use of quality parts. You have an investment in your Ditch Witch equipment and we want to help you gain the most from that investment.
A Ditch Witch dealer is your equipment partner in the underground construction equipment business and can gladly provide you with Ditch Witch Professional ProTech TM Parts and Service as well as a full range of equipment assistance. We thank you for your patronage and confidence in Ditch Witch equipment.