DK2 OPT118 18 inch Trencher Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- DK2
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18 INCH TRENCHER ASSEMBLY GUIDE MODEL: OPT118 18 INCH TRENCHER
DK2 POWER USA
4301 S Valley View Blvd STE 10-11 Las Vegas, NV 89103Support@DK2POWER.com 702-331-5353 8-4 M-F
18 INCH TRENCHER KOHLER 7HP
OPT118
STEP 1:
Open and unpack all items. Leave lots of working space. Inspect all parts. The Trencher is shipped in a crate. Leave the sides folded down and use it as your workspace.
NOTE: UPON INSPECTION OF PARTS IF YOU FIND ANY DAMAGE OR MISSING PARTS PLEASE CALL DK2 POWER AT 702-331-3535 OR CONTACT US VIA OUR WEBSITE WWW.DK2POWER.COM WE WILL REPLACE ANY DAMAGED or MISSING PARTS TO YOU FREE PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE
STEP 2:
- Assemble the handle first.
STEP 3:
- ATTACH THE DEPTH CONTROL HANDLE
STEP 4
- INSTALL THE TROLLEY WHEEL WITH THE BOLTS SUPPLIED IN THE TROLLEY WHEEL MOUNTING HOLES
STEP 5:
- SLIDE CHAIN DRIVE BAR ONTO SUPPORT AS SHOWN. THE CAP HEAD BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED LATER AFTER THE CHAIN IS INSTALLED
STEP 6: INSTALL THE CHAIN
STEP 7:
- INSTALL SAFETY BAR WITH 2 BOLTS PROVIDED IN THE MOUNTING HOLES
STEP 8:
- INSTALL AUGER GUARD WITH BOLTS PROVIDED IN THE MOUNTING HOLES.
STEP 9
READ THE ENGINE MANUAL SUPPLIED WITH YOUR UNIT FOR FULL ENGINE OPERATION,
SAFETY, AND MAINTENANCE.
| 1 | ON/OFF KEY LOCK |
|---|---|
| 2 | GAS – USE MID-GRADE OR HIGHER |
| 3 | CHOKE – LEFT IS ON / RIGHT IS OFF (RUN POSITION) |
| 4 | GAS ON/OFF SWITCH – LEFT IS OFF / RIGHT IS ON |
| 5 | THROTTLE – RABBIT FAST / TURTLE SLOW |
| 6 | PULL STARTER – PULL TIGHT- THEN PULL START |
| 7 | OIL – FILL TO MARK 10W30, WILL NOT START IF OIL IS LOW, HAS LOW OIL SHUTOFF |
PROTECTION. 2 YELLOW CAPS ARE OIL FILL CAPS. USE EITHER ONE TO FILL OIL.
STEP 5:
- INSTALL TOW BAR, SECURE HITCH PIN SPRING LATCH.
| ITEM | NAME | ITEM. | NAME. | ITEM. | NAME. | ITEM… | NAME… |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | engine | 31 | key | 61 | cotter pin | 91 | tire |
| 2 | Malocknut | 32 | small sprocket | 62 | rocker | 92 | Axle sleeve |
| 3 | N/A | 33 | Mounted Bearing | 63 | handlebar grip | 93 | bearing adjuster |
| 4 | M8nut | 34 | Transmission shaft | 64 | M10x45bolt | 94 | bearing adjuster |
| 5 | spring washero8 | 35 | bearing cap | 65 | latch | 95 | N/A |
| 6 | washero8’o16’1.6 | 36 | washer010’020.2 | 66 | M10x6Obolt | 96 | pin |
| 7 | adjustment sheet | 37 | spring washerol0 | 67 | discharging sheet | 97 | spring |
| 8 | M6x25bolt | 38 | M10locknut | 68 | spacers | 98 | Threaded sleeve |
| 9 | washer0601.21.2 | 39 | shaft ring | 69 | Ml6nut | 99 | spring pin |
| 10 | platens | 40 | all seal | 70 | chain frame | 100 | M8X45bolt |
| 11 | rubber Wel | 41 | bearing spacer2 | 71 | M16x8Obolt | 101 | lower handrail |
| 12 | M12locknut | 42 | roller bearing | 72 | M20x8Obolt | 102 | top handrail |
| 13 | front wheel stand | 43 | rubber tile2 | 73 | M20locknut | 103 | adjusting wrench |
| 14 | front wheel | 44 | olaten2 | 74 | dust cap | 104 | M16X50bolt |
| 15 | M12x120bolt | 45 | spring washer06 | 75 | Bearing block | 105 | key switch |
| 16 | pulley | 46 | M6locknut | 76 | Hole retaining ring | 106 | spacer |
| 17 | clutch | 47 | frame | 77 | bearing | 107 | protect sheet |
| 18 | key | 48 | deep adjuster | 78 | standard sprocket | 108 | protect bar |
| 19 | M8x25bolt | 49 | 0 ring | 79 | right blade holder | 109 | Rotating shaft |
| 20 | engine spacer | 50 | outer shaft | 80 | left blade holder | 110 | Latch wire |
| 21 | M8x100bolt | 51 | shaft pin | 81 | middle blade holder | 111 | Wire harness |
| 22 | sear cover | 52 | ink rod | 82 | Outer chainplate | 112 | handle |
| 23 | bolt | 53 /bearing spaced | 83 | pin | 113 | Throttle | |
| 24 | washero8’o24’3 | 54 | shaft ring | 84 | standard chain | 114 | long-stay wire |
| 25 | Triangle belt | 55 | standard sprocket | 85 | blade | 115 | short stay wire |
| 26 | round nut | 56 | M10x45bolt | 86 | M8X20bolt | 116 | Wire connector |
| 27 | locker washer | 57 | key | 87 | shaft pin | 117 | protect plate |
| 28 | big sprocket | 58 | shaft | 88 | M20X1.5nut | 118 | M10X90bolt |
| 29 | chain | 59 | key | 89 | locker washer | 119 | drawbar |
| 30 | big pulley | 60 | adjusting lever | 90 | gear subplate | 120 | spring |
OPERATION – BEFORE TURNING THE KEY AND PULL STARTING ENGINE CLEAR THE AREA OF
ALL PEOPLE AND PROPERTY THAT COULD BE DAMAGED. THINK SAFETY. STONES FROM THE
SOIL CAN BE PROJECTILES AND CAN CAUSE INJURY. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, HEARING
PROTECTION, AND GLOVES DO NOT WEAR LOOSE-FITTING CLOTHES THAT COULD GET STUCK
IN THE MACHINE MOVING PARTS, ONLY TRENCH SOIL, AND SAND, CHILDREN SHOULD NOT
RUN THIS
EQUIPMENT, STAY ALERT OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND PERSONS THAT COULD APPEAR IN
THE DIGGER PATH WHILE YOU ARE WORKING. NEVER APPROACH AUGER OR CHAIN WHILE
RUNNING – TURN TRENCHER OFF. BEFORE YOU DIG HAVE THE AREA VERIFIED FOR ANY
UTILITIES IN THE GROUND. BURIED ELECTRICAL LINES, GAS LINES, ETC.
Tip the unit back, lower the cutting chain to the desired depth, there are 5
levels set by the hand lever on the handle grip.
Make sure the forward brake is lowered into the wheel brake gears. Loosen the
center bolt in the brake bar to set the FORWARD brake system before digging.
This will hold your trencher from moving forward while digging. The unit will
roll free in reverse pull. Tighten the bolt to release the dual wheel brakes
so your unit will roll freely for transportation.
PERFORMANCE OPERATION Your trencher has quick-change teeth. The digger points
snap out by tapping with a hammer and replacements snap
back into the socket. Use a block of wood when replacing the teeth. Never
strike the cutting tips with a hammer. Lock your machine and remove the keys
when not in use to protect the machine from unauthorized use.
ALL PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM DK2POWER
AT702-331-5353
QUICKSTART AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
QUICK START SETUP
- ADD 10W30 OIL TO THE ENGINE
- ADD GAS
- SAFETY CHECK AREA AND USE SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, EAR PROTECTION
- TURN KEY ON
- HALF THROTTLE (CHOKE OPTIONAL FOR COLD STARTS)
- PULL START THE ENGINE
TRENCHING
- SET THE FORWARD WHEEL BRAKE BAR
- SET CHAIN TO DESIRED DEPTH
- TIP CHAIN OFF THE GROUND AND PULL START THE ENGINE
- THROTTLE ENGINE ON HIGHEST SPEED
- LOWER TRENCHER CHAIN SLOWLY INTO GROUND FOR FIRST CUT
- PULL TRENCHER BACKWARD AS IT TRENCHES AND THE AUGER REMOVES DIRT
TROUBLESHOOTING
- THE ENGINE WON’T START
- TURN KEY ON – CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL – CHECK GAS LEVEL
- UNPLUG KEY SWITCH – IF THE ENGINE STARTS REPLACE THE KEY SWITCH.
- FOLLOW YOUR ENGINE MANUAL FOR FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING.
UNIT VIBRATES
- CHECK YOUR CHAIN FOR MISSING TEETH OR LOOSE DIGGER CLEATS.
- CHECK YOUR CHAIN AND AUGER FOR OBSTRUCTIONS.
- YOU MAY BE INTO A BIG BURIED ROCK OR TREE ROOT SO INSPECT THE TRENCH.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE
YOU HAVE A 1 YEAR WARRANTY AND DK2 WILL REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PART FOR FREE
CALL US AT702-331-5353 FOR FAST
WARRANTY PARTS AND QUESTIONS
WHAT IS COVERED
DK2 Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of any DK2 product that it will be
free and clear of manufacturing defects in workmanship and materials under
normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of the
original purchase. If within one (1) year from the original date of purchase
this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Detail K2 will
repair, replace, or supply any defective part at our option for DK2 trailer
products. DK2 POWER outdoor power equipment is 1-year parts only warranty no
labor. Upon expiry of one (1) year, Detail K2 will have no further liability
related to the product. Detail K2 does not authorize any party, including its
authorized distributors or dealers, to offer any other warranty on behalf of
Detail K2 Inc.
KOHLER ENGINES – KOHLER CH-SERIES ENGINES COMMERCIAL 3 YR PARTS AND LABOR
WARRANTY KOHLER ENGINES – KOHLER SH SERIES ENGINES RESIDENTIAL 2 YR PARTS AND
LABOR WARRANTY
see your Kohler manual for a specific warranty.
DIESEL TRACTORS – Chassis component parts only, no labor, ENGINES – 1 YR
KOHLER WARRANTY 3PT EQUIPMENT – 1-YEAR parts only, Gearbox drive unit 3-year
warranty parts only. DK2 POWER OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT – 1-Year parts only, no
labor. 3-year commercial Kohler warranty. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR
APPLY TO:
Damage to the product due to misuse, mishandling, and abuse
b) Improper installation, maintenance, and storage
(c) Expendable parts such as nuts and bolts, pins and springs, wiring and
switch components, hydraulic hoses and fittings, cutting teeth, cutting
chains, cutting blades, throttles, belts, and tires.
(d) Normal wear and tear
(e) Consequential damage & incidental damages such as damage to persons or
property
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING AN RETURN AUTHORIZATION
Within the one (1) year warranty period, the purchaser of the product must
notify DK2 of the claimed defect and provide proof of original purchase. At
this time the validity of the claim will be determined, and if approved
replacement parts will be issued. A Return Goods Authorization Number (RGA)
will be issued if approved for DK2 Automotive products. No returned product
will be accepted under warranty unless accompanied by an RGA# issued by Detail
K2 Inc.
RESOLUTION FOR A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT
DK2 POWER – Tractors, Chippers, Stump Grinders, Log Splitters, 3pt, and
Outdoor Power Equipment.
Call DK2 at 702-331-5353 in Las Vegas
between 8 am-4 pm M-F Pacific Time.
DK2 Snow, Trailer, Rack, and Winch Products.
Call DK2 at 888-277-6960 in
Burlington Canada between 8 am-4 pm M-F Eastern Time.