Ditch Witch C99

[dchief61]

I see this is still an active topic. I picked up a c99 and could sure use the parts and service manuals if that is possible. Thank you.

 

[dchief61]

Forgot my email. dchief61@yahoo.com. Thx

 

[BeaconWoods]

Forgot my email. dchief61@yahoo.com. Thx

Good thinking on the email. They are on their way. Happy wrenching.

 

[gearheadguy]

Hey guys! I just bought a C99 Ditch Witch in fairly neglected shape. I am hoping you might be able to sent me an email of the manuals you have? I sure would appreciate it. kurtlondon123@gmail.com.

 

[BeaconWoods]

They are on their way. Let us know how it goes.

 

[dieselscout80]

How wide of a trench does the C99 make?

 

[BeaconWoods]

The C99 makes a four inch wide trench. It goes about two feet deep.

 

[gearheadguy]

They are on their way. Let us know how it goes.

Thank you for the manuals. I really appreciate that. The C99 seems to be mostly all there but is pretty rough. The ignition switch and wiring is gone so I haven't been able to check for spark. Also the pull rope does not engage when I pull it so I haven't been able to check compression. Tires were flat and I aired them up. They seem to be holding air at least.

 

[gearheadguy]

I am needing to get an air filter element for the Ditch Witch C99. The one I have is the round dry element filter and it is totally shot. Cant seem to find any place that sells them. I would appreciate any information.

 

[gearheadguy]

Got some time to work on the ditch witch today. Found this setup for a recoil starter rope instead of a sheave type. Of course the flyweights are rusted and unmovable so have to clean and lube that. I put a socket on the crank bolt and was able to get it to turn, but only about a quarter turn. Can turn it back and forth easily but only about that quarter turn. After that quarter turn in either direction it stops hard. I have the sparkplug out so nothing is compressing. Does anyone have any ideas about what is stopping the crank turning?