Ditch Witch JT40, Operator'S Manual

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Systems and Equipment - 172
JT40/JT40 All Terrain Operator’s Manual
Drill Pipe
Drill Pipe
Perform Regular Drill Pipe Care
Precondition New Pipe
Repeat this procedure three times for each piece of pipe before it is used the first time:
1. Hand-lubricate entire surface of threads and shoulders of both ends of pipe with copper base tool
joint compound. See page 202 for recommended lubricant.
2. Join pipe and tighten joint.
3. Break joint.
4. Move pipe back to box.
Lubricate Joints Before Each Use
Lubricate threads and shoulders of male joints with copper base tool joint compound. This prevents rust
and reduces wear on shoulders and threads. See page 202 for recommended lubricant.
Clean the Threads
Clean the threads as needed with high-pressure water and detergent.
Replace Worn SaverLok
®
Body
Because each pipe comes in contact with the SaverLok body, check SaverLok body regularly for wear.
Compare condition of SaverLok body threads to condition of your drill pipe threads. Replace SaverLok
body any time when its thread condition is not better than thread condition of your drill pipe. Failing to
replace SaverLok body will result in damaged drill pipe. See page 235 for replacement procedure.
Precondition a new SaverLok body the same way you do new pipe.
NOTICE: Failure to follow this procedure could result in fused joints. Pipe will be damaged or destroyed.
NOTICE: Do not use gasoline or other petroleum-based solvents. This prevents tool joint compound
from sticking to the joints and will reduce thread life.