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FM13V/FM13X Operator’s Manual

FM13V/FM13X

Operator’s Manual

Issue number 3.0/OM-10/17

Part number 053-1125

by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

and Ditch Witch are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

This product and its use may be covered by one or more patents at http://patents.charlesmachine.works.

Summary of Contents for FM13V

Page 1: ...FM13V FM13X Operator s Manual 053 1125 Issue 3 0 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION...

Page 2: ...FM13V FM13X Operator s Manual Overview 1 Overview Chapter Contents Serial Number Location 2 Intended Use 3 Unit Components 3 About This Manual 4 Bulleted Lists 4 Numbered Lists 4...

Page 3: ...mber Location Serial Number Location Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided Fluid unit serial number is located as shown Item date of manufacture date of purchase fluid unit ser...

Page 4: ...in ambient temperatures from 0 to 115 F 18 to 46 C Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use The FM13V FM13X can be used with Ditch Witch drilling units and locating equipment It...

Page 5: ...erview pages for basic operating procedures Cross references such as See page 50 will direct you to detailed procedures Bulleted Lists Bulleted lists provide helpful or important information or contai...

Page 6: ...t copy contact your Ditch Witch dealer If you need assistance in locating a dealer visit our website at www ditchwitch com or write to the following address The Charles Machine Works Inc Attn Marketin...

Page 7: ...e number 3 0 OM 10 17 Part number 053 1125 Copyright 2007 2014 2017 by The Charles Machine Works Inc and Ditch Witch are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works Inc This product and its use...

Page 8: ...ross references to detailed procedures 25 Prepare procedures for inspecting the jobsite and preparing the jobsite for work 29 Transport procedures for lifting and hauling 33 Drilling Fluid Concepts pr...

Page 9: ...Contents 8 FM13V FM13X Operator s Manual...

Page 10: ...California Proposition 65 Warning 10 Emergency Procedures 11 Electric Strike Description 11 If an Electric Line is Damaged 12 If a Gas Line is Damaged 13 If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged 14 If Machin...

Page 11: ...ctive equipment Review jobsite hazards safety and emergency procedures and individual responsibilities with all personnel before work begins Safety videos are available from your Ditch Witch dealer or...

Page 12: ...t Low voltage current can injure or kill Many work related electrocutions result from contact with less than 440 volts Most electric strikes are not noticeable but indications of a strike include powe...

Page 13: ...lity Do not allow anyone into area until given permission by utility company Do not allow anyone to touch equipment If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are off truck or trailer DO...

Page 14: ...quickly Warn others that a gas line has been cut and that they should leave the area Leave jobsite as quickly as possible Immediately call your local emergency phone number and utility company If jobs...

Page 15: ...Catches on Fire Perform emergency shutdown procedure and then take the following actions The order and degree of action will depend on the situation Immediately move battery disconnect switch if equip...

Page 16: ...levels DANGER WARNING and CAUTION Learn what each level means indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is to be limited to the most e...

Page 17: ...es could ignite and cause burns No smoking no flame no spark 2 Lift point See Transport chapter for more information 3 Electric shock will cause death or serious injury Stay away 4 Misuse of machine c...

Page 18: ...anual Safety 17 Machine Safety Alerts Tanks 1 Electric shock will cause death or serious injury Stay away 2 Tiedown location See Transport chapter for more information 3 Lift point See Transport chapt...

Page 19: ...Safety 18 FM13V FM13X Operator s Manual Machine Safety Alerts...

Page 20: ...FM13V FM13X Operator s Manual Controls 19 Controls Chapter Contents Power Unit 20 Mixing Unit 23...

Page 21: ...itch electric start only 6 Ignition 7 Rope start Item Description Notes 1 Hourmeter Displays engine operating time and engine rpm When engine is operating rpm is displayed When engine is not operating...

Page 22: ...eft right Fuel shutoff is automatic on electric start units 3 Choke To help start cold engine close valve 4 Throttle To increase engine speed move left To decrease engine speed move right 5 Battery di...

Page 23: ...Ignition switch To start engine insert key and turn clockwise To stop engine turn key counterclockwise Only on electric start units 7 Rope start To start engine pull rope Use as a backup method to sta...

Page 24: ...ickup valve 5 Discharge valve 6 Mixing venturi valve Item Description Notes 1 Mixing venturi plug To allow flow from pump to mixing venturi open valve To stop flow from pump to mixing venturi close va...

Page 25: ...g and mixing venturi valve is open Fluid could flow back into hopper 4 Liquid additive pickup valve To allow liquid additives to flow into mixture open valve To stop flow of liquid additives close val...

Page 26: ...FM13X Operator s Manual Operation Overview 25 Operation Overview Chapter Contents Planning 26 Setting Up at Jobsite 26 Mixing Fluid 26 Transferring Fluid 28 Operating in Cold Weather 28 Leaving Jobsi...

Page 27: ...valve on the pressure side of the pump is open 2 If necessary choke cold engine 3 Move throttle to half open IMPORTANT Leave unit hitched to towing vehicle or properly stabilized Jobsite hazards could...

Page 28: ...ontainer 12 Open liquid chemical valve 3 slowly 13 Open fillwell on top of tank and check fluid in tank to ensure that chemicals are mixed correctly 14 If clumps of chemical or polymer can be seen in...

Page 29: ...For cold weather storage drain tank and ensure all fluid system valves are open Also open drain valve on pump Leaving Jobsite 1 Rinse unit and tools page 44 2 Disconnect hoses page 44 Electric shock...

Page 30: ...her Information 30 Arrange for Traffic Control 30 Prepare for Working Near Existing Utilities 30 Plan for Emergency Services 30 Inspect Jobsite 31 Prepare Jobsite 31 Check Supplies and Prepare Equipme...

Page 31: ...jobsite may contain electrical lines wear protective boots and gloves meeting the following standards Boots must have high tops and meet the electric hazard protection requirements of ASTM F2413 or A...

Page 32: ...idence of underground hazards such as Buried utility notices Utility facilities without overhead lines Gas or water meters Junction boxes Drop boxes Light poles Manhole covers Sunken ground Mark locat...

Page 33: ...ssified for both oil and electric fires It should meet legal and regulatory requirements Check Supplies water and additional hoses fuel drilling fluid additives such as bentonite and polymer Prepare E...

Page 34: ...FM13V FM13X Operator s Manual Transport 33 Transport Chapter Contents Lift 34 Points 34 Procedure 34 Haul 35...

Page 35: ...e crane capable of supporting the equipment s size and weight See Specifications on page 57 or measure and weigh equipment before lifting Lift mixing tank by attaching lifting devices at lift points a...

Page 36: ...ions on page 57 or measure and weigh equipment before lifting 1 Lift mixing unit by attaching chains to lift points on top of pump 2 Bolt base to truck or trailer bed using provided holes 3 If mountin...

Page 37: ...Transport 36 FM13V FM13X Operator s Manual Haul...

Page 38: ...ing Fluid Concepts 37 Drilling Fluid Concepts Chapter Contents Recommended Products 38 Guidelines 38 Polymer 39 Bentonite 39 Mixtures 40 General mixing order 40 Basic fluid recipes 41 Drilling Fluid R...

Page 39: ...lution p n 259 810 Guidelines Match drilling fluid to soil type This chart is meant as a guideline only See your local Ditch Witch dealer for soil conditions and drilling fluid recommendations for you...

Page 40: ...e Bentonite is a dry powder When properly mixed with water it forms a thin cake on bore walls lubricating the bore keeping it open and holding fluid in the bore Some things to remember when mixing ben...

Page 41: ...entonite does not mix well in water containing polymer To use both mix bentonite first then add polymer If chemicals are added in the wrong order they will not mix properly and will form clumps If tan...

Page 42: ...loss of returns sand gravel clay or shale 35 40 lb 16 18 kg Bore Gel 5 pt 235 mL EZ Mud 5 gal 2 L Con Det Vary mixture according to percentage of sand and clay clay 5 lb 225 g Poly Bore 5 gal 2 L Con...

Page 43: ...resistance of a fluid to flow the greater the resistance the higher the viscosity Viscosity of drilling fluids must be controlled To determine viscosity you will need a Marsh funnel p n 259 267 and a...

Page 44: ...FM13V FM13X Operator s Manual Complete the Job 43 Complete the Job Chapter Contents Rinse Equipment 44 Disconnect 44...

Page 45: ...Complete the Job 44 FM13V FM13X Operator s Manual Rinse Equipment Rinse Equipment Spray water onto equipment to remove dirt and mud Disconnect Disconnect and store hoses and cables...

Page 46: ...45 Service Chapter Contents Service Precautions 46 Welding Precaution 46 Washing Precaution 46 Recommended Lubricants Service Key 47 Engine Oil Temperature Chart 47 Each Use 48 20 Hour 49 50 Hour 49...

Page 47: ...al for engine maintenance instructions Wear personal protective equipment NOTICE Welding can damage electronics Welding currents can damage electronic components Connect welder ground close to welding...

Page 48: ...e lubrication and maintenance see your Honda engine manual Engine Oil Temperature Chart Item Description GEO Gasoline engine oil meeting API engine service designation SL or later or equivalent MPG Mu...

Page 49: ...ve air cleaner cover nut 6 and air cleaner cover 5 2 Remove wing nut 4 air cleaner elements paper and foam 2 and 3 and air cleaner elbow packing 1 and separate them 3 Inspect elements for wear and rep...

Page 50: ...every 100 hours thereafter 1 Drain at plug 1 while oil is still warm 2 Replace plug 3 Slowly add GEO at fill 2 50 Hour Lube Pump Lube zerk 2 with MPG every 50 hours Grease cavity is full when grease...

Page 51: ...ir cleaner cover 5 2 Remove wing nut 4 and remove elements 2 3 3 Reverse procedure to install new elements Ensure gasket 1 is seated properly Location Task Notes Change inline fuel filter Check fan be...

Page 52: ...reafter 1 Drain at plug 1 while oil is still warm 2 Replace plug 3 Slowly add GEO at fill 2 Check Spark Plug Check spark plug gap every 100 hours Correct spark plug gap A is 0 030 0 76 mm See engine s...

Page 53: ...d recommended replacement spark plugs Check and Adjust Idle Speed Check idle speed every 300 hours and adjust as needed See Ditch Witch dealer or Honda serving dealer Check and Adjust Valve Clearance...

Page 54: ...clamps carefully negative cable first 4 Clean cable clamps and terminals to remove dull glaze 5 Check for signs of internal corrosion in cables 6 Connect battery cable clamps positive cable first 7 T...

Page 55: ...Service 54 FM13V FM13X Operator s Manual As Needed...

Page 56: ...eight 950 gal 3596 L tank with hoses 1000 lb 454 kg System weight with 950 gal 3596 L of fluid in tank 8 933 lb 4052 kg Dimensions with 500 gal 1892 L tank U S Metric L Length as shown variable with l...

Page 57: ...gpm 0 832 L min Drilling fluid tank capacity nominal each tank 500 950 gal 1890 3596L Solids addition rate with metering plate 30 lb min 14 kg min Solids addition rate without metering plate 75 lb min...

Page 58: ...uld be weighed and measured Due to selected options delivered equipment may not match that shown Fluid Capacities U S Metric Fuel tank 6 0 gal 23 L Engine oil including filter 1 2 qt 1 1 L Noise level...

Page 59: ...Specifications 58 FM13V FM13X Operator s Manual...

Page 60: ...rchase Return damaged parts to dealer for inspection and warranty consideration if in warranty time frame Order genuine Ditch Witch replacement or repair parts from your authorized Ditch Witch dealer...

Page 61: ...ABILITY IF THE PRODUCTS ARE PURCHASED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES AS DEFINED BY THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE THEN THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE HEREOF AND THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRAN...

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Page 64: ...FM13V FM13X Operator s Manual Service Record 63 Service Record Service Performed Date Hours...

Page 65: ...Service Record 64 FM13V FM13X Operator s Manual Service Performed Date Hours...

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