Ditch Witch C99

[C99]

Please help. I need owners manual for old C99 trencher. Thanks, windwardbob@gmail.com

 

[Jclonts82]

I'm having trouble with the tension adjustment for the chain/bar. The 2 pieces are frozen up, and wont budge. I've replaced the original square head bolt and nut as they were both rounded off with a 7" steel bolt, new nut. I've put a wrench and a 2 foot cheater bar for leverage and the outer square tubing with he pipe welded to it WILL NOT move a millimeter in either direction on the inner solid bar... Any suggestions?

 

[daveshoot]

Reminder Re: Ditch Witch C99: Please PM an email address

I have sent out dozens of the parts list and manual, along with the engine manual, but I cannot include attachments with a post or a Private Message. Please PM me or include a valid email address that accepts attachments and I am happy to forward the C99 info.

My C99 Ditch Witch has been idle for a while, but still going strong the last I checked! It is about time to crank her up for the season.

 

[Cowboycityhall]

Hello, I'm in need of a manual for ditch witch c99 if anyone could email it to me.
cowboycityhall@gmail.com
Thanks a million
Dede

 

[GeoJack]

PM sent for copy of manual. Thanks Dave.

 

[bronco71]

PM sent for manual, Thanks

 

[jhennings]

I came across one of the c99's several years ago and I love that little machine. If I could talk you out of a copy of those manuals that would be great as my closest dealers were not a lot of help. I am about to re-build the forward-reverse clutch assembly and those manuals would be a life saver. Thanks, Josh

josh@owranch.com

 

[jjnavarro]

Re: Reminder Re: Ditch Witch C99: Please PM an email address

Hello Dave,
i have a C99 that I'm having trouble with the fwd reverse on the thing. I couldn't get to it last year, i was recovering from knee replacement, however I'm already disassembling the thing and would really appreciate a copy of the manual and parts list that you may share. don't know how to do the pm thing so here's my address: jjnavarro@msn.com
thank you for your help,
i bought a 16x6.5 - 8 tire and its smaller than the original same size tyre. any one knows what the deal is with different diameters for these tyres
for the record i have an electric start machine with a starter/generator and i extended the kill wire to the handlebar. this thing takes off and you cant hold on to it.

 

[daveshoot]

Re: Reminder Re: Ditch Witch C99: Please PM an email address

I see you figured out the PM thing!

Just a reminder, that's the surest way to make sure I get the manuals out. There are still a lot of Ditch Witch C-99s out there!

 

[jjnavarro]

Re: Reminder Re: Ditch Witch C99: Please PM an email address

Thank you Dave.

 

[B1a2d3]

Could you forward me the scanned owners & parts manual.
Having issues with ground drive fwd / rev, broken gears.
Thank You

 

[mkolosey]

I just picked up a C99 and I am looking for a manual as well. Everything seems to work after going through the fuel system and blowing out the lines, gas tank, ect. Cant seem to engage the wheels though. A manual would help, Can you point me in the right direction.

 

[B1a2d3]

I just picked up a C99 and I am looking for a manual as well. Everything seems to work after going through the fuel system and blowing out the lines, gas tank, ect. Cant seem to engage the wheels though. A manual would help, Can you point me in the right direction.

I haven't received a reply to my post on the manual. There is a transmission on the drive axle, if your's is the same as mine, mine is an early version. The center position is neutral up or down is fwd or reverse can't remember which is which. Would suggest to get the unit where you have some room to run, when the unit is in reverse "trenching mode" , travels slow, when in the forward mode unit travels fairly fast and to switch back to neutral isn't that easy, my drive belts on mine always wanted to run the ground drive, especially in forward motion. There is also a lockable hub on the R.H. wheel same as early wheel drive vehicles, make sure that is engaged. I have a picture of the transmission, will try to post if that doesn't work, send me a private post will fwd pic. Good luck. Note if picture posts, fwd / rev might be opposite as on pic. OK gave up on the attachment.

 

[Daevans]

I would be grateful if you could send me the manuals and parts information for the c99 I am working on for a friend. daevans1966@windstream.net Thanks

 

[Daevans]

Got the Manuals. Thank you very much!

 

[Pantaljo]

Recently acquired a C99 and, after much tinkering, got it running well. However, the boom only goes down about 12". There doesnt seem to be any issues with the depth adjuster. Is this normal? What is the max depth of cut? A copy of the manual would be great.

 

[NScaleJason]

I'm thinking of joining the ranks of a C99 ownership. There's one on Craigslist in the area. Needs a new recoil, carb cleaned, and put back into use. Has anyone tried to manufacture a backfill blade for this model like they have for the newer trenchers? Has anyone tried to do a repower? This is the most informative thread I could find on the internet about the old C99 machines. Thanks, Jason

 

[plipplop]

Ive also have a m4 ditch witch , and would like the Manual if possible .. PM sent
email plipplopis@yahoo.com

 

[BeaconWoods]

Bought a C 99 at a yard sale a year ago. Well failed a week ago. Gotta trench in the new electric wire. Ok, Stuck a tube in the tire ($6.00 from Walmart.com). Someone had stuck a bunch of rope plugs through the side wall. Yes, really. Holding air now but still no spark hmmm... Cover off the mag. Ok. White powdery stuff between the points. File, file, file. Ah! Spark. Still leaking fuel between the sediment bowl and valve body. Where did I leave that collection of fat O rings? Oh yeah, in the house, in the basement. Hike, hike, hike. Got it. Hike back, hike back, hike back to the Morton building. Great. No more leak. Fuel valve still stuck open, but who would ever want to turn it off anyway? Grease, grease, grease. I think I got'em all. Who really knows for sure? Pull, pull, pull, rumble, rumble, rumble. Great!!

How does this gizmo planetary reducer thing work? I think I got it but....

It backs up about 1/3 of a wheel revolution, then the planetary reducer rotates about a full turn forward all by itself. Then it catches and turns the wheels about another 1/3 turn in reverse / trenching direction and repeats the process ad infinitum. Goes forward no problem. Trenches fine for that 1/3 turn followed by the long wait for the reducer to come around and catch again. The tab is all the way in the correct position for trenching. It stays where it belongs just fine.

The thing looks to be in good shape, low miles, just old. Any experts on the drive who can give me a clue?

Thanks,

Gary N.

 

[BeaconWoods]

Recently acquired a C99 and, after much tinkering, got it running well. However, the boom only goes down about 12". There doesnt seem to be any issues with the depth adjuster. Is this normal? What is the max depth of cut? A copy of the manual would be great.

Mine makes about a 30 inch deep trench. There is a grease fitting on the bottom of the boom pivot. I would also check to see if the threads on the adjuster shaft are gummed up preventing the boom from being screwed down farther.