Ditch Witch JT1220 Mach 1, Operator'S Manual

Page: 82 / 150

JT1220 Mach 1 Operator’s Manual
Transport - 81
Haul
CMW
Load
With Tiedown Kit
1. Start drilling unit engine.
2. Move drilling unit to rear of trailer and align with ramps.
3. Slow engine to low throttle and slowly drive unit onto trailer until track reaches chock.
4. Lower drill frame to drill frame rest.
5. Back unit until front of drill frame is seated in rest.
6. Lower stabilizers to trailer floor.
7. Stop engine.
8. Attach tiedowns at rear of unit where indicated on page 82.
Without Tiedown Kit
1. Start drilling unit engine.
2. Move drilling unit to rear of trailer and align with ramps.
3. Slow engine to low throttle and slowly drive unit onto trailer.
4. Lower stabilizers to trailer floor.
5. Lower drill frame to trailer floor.
6. Stop engine when unit is safely positioned on trailer bed.
7. Attach tiedowns to drilling unit where indicated on page 82.
Crushing weight. If load falls or moves it could kill or crush you. Use
proper procedures and equipment or stay away.
NOTICE:
• Load and unload trailer on level ground.
• Verify that trailer wheels are blocked.
• Incorrect loading can cause trailer swaying.
• Attach trailer to vehicle before loading or unloading.
• Ten to fifteen percent of total vehicle weight (equipment plus trailer) must be on tongue to help
prevent trailer sway.