Ditch Witch JT100, Operator'S Manual

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JT100/JT100 All Terrain Operator’s Manual
Service - 239
As Needed
Clean Crankcase Breather Tube
Clean crankcase breather tube with detergent and
warm water as needed.
Change Water Swivel Components
Replace water swivel components as needed. See
your Ditch Witch
®
dealer for replacement parts.
To replace:
1. Remove fluid system connections from the
water swivel.
2. Remove water swivel from gear box.
3. Remove screws from the water swivel (shown)
to separate water swivel casing.
4. Remove damaged parts.
5. Replace internal parts with a packing set
(500-2810) and seals only with a seal kit (500-2811).
6. Lightly coat seals (3) with THF and install onto main body.
7. Replace water swivel screws.
8. Install water swivel in the gear box, using nickel thread sealing tape and thread compound over the
nickel tape on male threads.
9. Install fluid system connections on the water swivel, using nickel thread sealing tape and thread
compound over the nickel tape on male threads.
NOTICE: Do not run seals without lubrication. Damage will occur.