I got the recoil starter rope cleaned and lubricated so that the fly weights would engage the crank again. It works but not well really. The weights only engage after the rope is pulled fast enough (about half way out). Then you only have about half the rope left to start the crank turning. I...
I got the Wisconsin engine on the C99 to free up today. It is making full revolutions now. I adjusted the planetary gear selector and it freed up after that. So i guess that was engaged to the engine and stopping it from turning.
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...
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.
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...
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.