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JT5 Operator’s Manual

Set-up Console

CMW

®

Set-up Console 

  

1.

Engine stop button

2.

Stabilizer and frame tilt control

3.

Left track control

4.

Right track control

Item

Description

Notes

1.

Engine stop button

To stop engine, press.

IMPORTANT: 

•

If this switch is used to stop 
drilling unit, turn ignition switch off 
if machine will be left unattended 
for long periods of time. Battery 
discharge can occur.

•

If wrenches are engaged when 
engine stop button is pressed, 
wrenches will remain engaged but 
could gradually open.

Summary of Contents for JT5

Page 1: ...JT5 Issue 3 0 Original Instruction Operator s Manual CMW 053 2380...

Page 2: ...verview 1 CMW Overview Chapter Contents Serial Number Location 2 Intended Use 3 Equipment Modification 3 Unit Components 4 Operator Orientation 5 About This Manual 5 Bulleted Lists 5 Numbered Lists 5...

Page 3: ...on CMW Serial Number Location Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided Drilling unit serial number is located as shown Item date of manufacture date of purchase drilling unit seri...

Page 4: ...ing equipment It should be operated serviced and repaired only by persons familiar with its particular characteristics and acquainted with the relevant safety procedures Equipment Modification This eq...

Page 5: ...Overview 4 JT5 Operator s Manual Unit Components CMW Unit Components 1 Anchoring system 2 Operator s station 3 Carriage 4 Stabilizer 5 Tracks 6 Spindle 7 Drill frame 8 Wrench...

Page 6: ...s 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 contain procedure...

Page 7: ...Overview 6 JT5 Operator s Manual CMW...

Page 8: ...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 Marketing...

Page 9: ...ered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works Inc This product is covered by one or more of the following patents U S 5 684 466 5 794 719 5 880 680 6 085 852 6 109 371 6 179 065 6 250 403 6 250 404 6 3...

Page 10: ...product and restoring the jobsite with cross references to detailed procedures 37 Prepare procedures for inspecting and classifying the jobsite planning the installation path and preparing the jobsite...

Page 11: ...ifications including weights measurements power ratings and fluid capacities 145 Support the warranty policy for this machine and procedures for obtaining warranty consideration and training 149 Servi...

Page 12: ...apter Contents Guidelines 12 Emergency Procedures 13 Electric Strike Description 13 If an Electric Line is Damaged 14 If a Gas Line is Damaged 15 If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged 16 If Machine Catche...

Page 13: ...ools and machinery safety equipment and work methods for jobsite Mark jobsite clearly and keep spectators away Wear personal protective equipment Review jobsite hazards safety and emergency procedures...

Page 14: ...ork related electrocutions result from contact with less than 440 volts Most electric strikes are not noticeable but indications of a strike include power outage smoke explosion popping noises arcing...

Page 15: ...ion of a strike wait at least one full minute before moving away from equipment Utility might use automatic reclosers which will restart current flow If alarm sounds again while waiting stay where you...

Page 16: ...ickly 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 jobsit...

Page 17: ...tches 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 equippe...

Page 18: ...vels 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 ext...

Page 19: ...s CMW Machine Safety Alerts 1 Moving parts could cut off hand or foot Stay away 275 184 273 437 2 Electric shock will cause death or serious injury Stay away 274 049 3 Fire or explosion possible Do no...

Page 20: ...Know how to use all controls Your safety is at stake 273 475 6 Rotating shaft will cause death or serious injury Stay away 270 1506 275 197 7 Moving tools will kill or injure Never use pipe wrenches o...

Page 21: ...Safety 20 JT5 Operator s Manual Machine Safety Alerts CMW...

Page 22: ...JT5 Operator s Manual Controls 21 CMW Controls Chapter Contents Set Up Console 22 Anchor Console 24 Operator s Station 26 Gauges and Indicators 26 Controls 29 Engine Compartment 32 ESID 34...

Page 23: ...ck control Item Description Notes 1 Engine stop button To stop engine press IMPORTANT If this switch is used to stop drilling unit turn ignition switch off if machine will be left unattended for long...

Page 24: ...abilizer and increase frame tilt push Note Stabilizer control lowers the front of the drill frame along with the stabilizer 3 Left track control To move forward push To move backward pull To stop move...

Page 25: ...Console 1 Left rotation control 2 Left thrust control 3 Right rotation control 4 Right thrust control Item Description Notes 1 Left rotation control To drive anchor push down To remove anchor pull up...

Page 26: ...and on platform when operating anchor controls 3 Right rotation control To drive anchor push down To remove anchor pull up IMPORTANT Stand on platform when operating anchor controls 4 Right thrust con...

Page 27: ...1 Hydraulic fluid sight glass 2 Hourmeter 3 Cold start wait glow plug indicator 4 Engine oil pressure indicator 5 Engine temperature indicator 6 Drilling fluid pressure gauge Item Description Notes 1...

Page 28: ...page 58 4 Engine oil pressure indicator Lights when oil pressure is too low Light will come on briefly when engine is started If light remains on Stop engine Check oil level Check for leaks before st...

Page 29: ...Station CMW 6 Drilling fluid pressure gauge Displays drilling fluid pressure supplied by drilling fluid pump Yellow low pressure Green optimum pressure Red high pressure If pressure is too high check...

Page 30: ...nition switch 2 Engine throttle control 3 Fluid flow control 4 Carriage control 5 Wrench control 6 Pipe lubricator control 7 Auxiliary outlet Item Description Notes 1 Ignition switch To start engine i...

Page 31: ...carriage backward pull To rotate spindle counterclockwise breakout move right To rotate spindle clockwise makeup move left 5 Wrench control To clamp front wrench and shut off drilling fluid move towar...

Page 32: ...JT5 Operator s Manual Controls 31 Operator s Station CMW 7 Auxiliary outlet Provides power for other equipment Power output is 12V 5A Item Description Notes...

Page 33: ...Engine Compartment 1 Air filter service indicator 2 DrillLok tracker control switch 3 Battery disconnect switch Item Description Notes 1 Air filter service indicator Indicates when to change air filt...

Page 34: ...p thrust and rotation move key to enable position up To override DrillLok tracker control mode move key to override position right IMPORTANT Remove key and keep in tracker operator s possession 3 Batt...

Page 35: ...rrent problem indicator 6 OK indicator 7 Electrical power supply indicator 8 Self test button Item Description Notes 1 Alphanumeric display Display amount of current and voltage being detected as a pe...

Page 36: ...oes not indicate proximity to electric lines System will activate only when voltage and or amperage detected at the drilling unit are above threshold minimum limits 3 Alarm interrupt button To turn of...

Page 37: ...supply indicator Green light means control box has sufficient electrical power for operation Strike system is ready to operate if OK indicator is also on 8 Self test button To start manual self test p...

Page 38: ...JT5 Operator s Manual Operation Overview 37 CMW Operation Overview Chapter Contents Planning 38 Setting Up at Jobsite 38 Drilling 39 Backreaming 39 Leaving Jobsite 40 Storing Equipment 40...

Page 39: ...and prepare equipment See page 55 6 Load equipment Seepage 62 Setting Up at Jobsite 1 Prepare jobsite See page 54 2 Unload drilling unit from trailer See page 64 3 Assemble drill string See page 73 4...

Page 40: ...ng unit and adjust throttle 3 Set drilling fluid flow Check that fluid flows through all nozzles See page 96 4 Remove pipe from bore See page 82 5 Remove pullback device See page 83 Backreaming Tips P...

Page 41: ...e page 88 3 Rinse unit and downhole tools See page 116 4 Disassemble strike system and disconnect from fluid system See page 117 5 Stow tools See page 117 6 Load unit onto trailer See page 62 Storing...

Page 42: ...l 43 Arrange for Traffic Control 43 Plan for Emergency Services 43 Inspect Site 44 Identify Hazards 44 Select Start and End Points 45 Classify Jobsite 46 Inspect Jobsite 46 Select a Classification 46...

Page 43: ...Prepare 42 Manual CMW Prepare Jobsite 54 Mark Bore Path 54 Prepare Entry Point 54 Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment 55 Check Supplies 55 Prepare Equipment 56 Assemble Accessories 56...

Page 44: ...all 811 in USA or the One Call referral number 888 258 0808 in USA and Canada to have underground utilities located before digging Also contact any utilities that do not participate in the One Call se...

Page 45: ...dentify Hazards Identify safety hazards and classify jobsite See Classify Jobsite on page 46 Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury Use correct equipment and work methods Use and maintain...

Page 46: ...d flow out of hole Traffic Vehicle and pedestrian traffic must be a safe distance from drilling equipment Allow at least 10 3 m buffer zone around equipment Space Check that starting and ending points...

Page 47: ...anhole covers sunken ground Have an experienced locating equipment operator sweep area within 20 6 m to each side of bore path Verify previously marked line and cable locations Mark location of all bu...

Page 48: ...site Precautions In addition to using a directional drilling system and positioning equipment upwind from gas lines use one or both of these methods Expose lines by careful hand digging or soft excava...

Page 49: ...Talk with those knowledgeable about hazards present at each site to determine which precautions should be taken or if job should be attempted Use breathing protection when exposed to silica dust 270...

Page 50: ...ags or record it on paper for operator reference For complicated bores consult an engineer Have the jobsite surveyed and bore path calculated Be sure the engineer knows minimum entry pitch bend limits...

Page 51: ...pes have a tested minimum bend radius of 70 21 3 m This means that a 90 degree bend in the bore path has a radius A of 70 21 3 m requires approximately 110 33 5 m of drill pipe B IMPORTANT Consider re...

Page 52: ...m 4 19 5 5 9 m 2 9 8 m 16 63 2 19 3 m 39 8 12 1 m 5 24 1 7 4 m 4 3 1 3 m 17 65 1 19 9 m 44 4 13 5 m 6 28 8 8 7 m 6 2 1 9 m 18 66 9 20 4 m 48 11 14 9 m 7 33 1 10 1 m 8 4 2 5 m 19 68 1 20 8 m 53 8 16 4...

Page 53: ...ound to front end of drill frame H1 Measure from the ground to back end of frame H2 Subtract H1 from H2 Record this number Measure the distance between front and back points C Divide H2 H1 by C then m...

Page 54: ...its to determine the bore path To find the setback B and entry pitch A that will take you to the desired minimum depth D use the chart below Minimum depth D Entry pitch A Setback B Depth to begin stee...

Page 55: ...g or straining pipe position drilling unit for straight entry Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury Use correct equipment and work methods Use and maintain proper safety equipment 274 05...

Page 56: ...tion sub anchoring equipment and accessories bits screens nozzles see page 102 adapters pipe beacon housings marking flags or paint water and additional hoses fuel Use low sulfur or ultra low sulfur f...

Page 57: ...Function filters air oil hydraulic fluid pump couplers tires and tracks pumps and motors drilling fluid mixer hoses and valves water tanks Assemble Accessories Fire Extinguisher If required mount a f...

Page 58: ...JT5 Operator s Manual Drive 57 CMW Drive Chapter Contents Start Unit 58 Steer Unit 58 Shut Down Unit 59...

Page 59: ...counter rotate and turn drilling unit in a tight circle Tips to Reduce Track Wear Rubber tracks are best suited for soil based job sites with minimal rock and debris Sharp objects such as gravel steel...

Page 60: ...drill frame and stabilizer to the ground 3 Run engine at low throttle for 3 minutes to cool 4 Turn key to STOP 5 Remove key IMPORTANT If frame and stabilizer cannot be lowered use cylinder locks or o...

Page 61: ...Drive 60 JT5 Operator s Manual Shut Down Unit CMW...

Page 62: ...JT5 Operator s Manual Transport 61 CMW Transport Chapter Contents Lift 62 Haul 62 Load 62 Tie Down 63 Unload 64 Tow 65...

Page 63: ...o trailer 4 Lower drill frame and stabilizer to trailer floor Keep tracks fully on trailer floor 5 Stop engine when unit is safely positioned on trailer bed 6 Attach tiedowns to drilling unit where in...

Page 64: ...is unsafe and can damage machinery Procedure Loop tiedowns around rear tiedown points Use D rings or pin to trailer using hole in anchor plate Make sure tiedowns are tight before transporting Read ope...

Page 65: ...rame 5 Slow engine to low throttle and slowly back unit down trailer or ramps Crushing weight If load falls or moves it could kill or crush you Use proper procedures and equipment or stay away To help...

Page 66: ...or short distances at less than 1 mph 1 6 km h Use maximum towing force of 1 5 times unit weight To disengage track hydraulics 1 Loosen locknut 2 2 Turn screw 1 on each counterbalance valve clockwise...

Page 67: ...chain through tow points on left and right side of unit shown and pull straight forward Read operator s manual Know how to use all controls Your safety is at stake 273 475 To help avoid injury Do not...

Page 68: ...rt System 69 Prime Drilling Fluid Pump 70 Operate Carriage Control 71 Assemble Drill String 73 Prepare Beacon Housing 73 Attach EZ Connect to Drill Head 73 Attach Transition Sub 74 Connect Drill Pipe...

Page 69: ...Conduct a Bore 68 JT5 Operator s Manual CMW Record Bore Path 78 Surface Drill Head 79 Assemble Backream String 80 Remove Pipe 82 Remove Pullback Device 83...

Page 70: ...iner at outlet of mixing unit gives best results Start System 1 Start drilling unit and remote fluid unit Allow both engines to warm up 2 Enable DrillLok tracker control mode See DrillLok Tracker Cont...

Page 71: ...rom system 3 Return mixing transfer pump to normal operating speed and continue the bore 4 If drilling fluid pressure surges are observed repeat step 2 Read operator s manual Know how to use all contr...

Page 72: ...ontrol has eight positions which allow the four basic functions to be combined The chart below summarizes functions that occur when control is put at a combined position Operator must be in seat for c...

Page 73: ...ll you or crush arm or leg Stay away To help avoid injury Clamping anywhere else on the pipe will weaken the pipe Pipe can later break even when operating under normal loads Read operator s manual Kno...

Page 74: ...page 103 6 Follow beacon instructions to check beacon operation 7 Follow tracker instructions to calibrate beacon Attach EZ Connect to Drill Head 1 Apply tool joint compound to shoulders and threads a...

Page 75: ...EZ Connect box or beacon housing 5 Tighten to full machine torque Quick Wrench 1 Lube joints with TJC 2 Attach quick wrench to the joint in the join position and tighten joint See Quick Wrench on page...

Page 76: ...steer to drill straight in line with drilling unit Drill in downhole tools and 1 3 of first pipe before steering 5 Monitor gauges Turning shaft can kill you or crush arm or leg Stay away To help avoid...

Page 77: ...rriage back as threads unscrew 6 After threads are fully unscrewed stop rotation and move carriage to back of frame slowing down as carriage approaches rear end 7 Connect Pipe See Connect Drill Pipe o...

Page 78: ...le used roll of drill head and distance pushed without outer rotation All corrections should be made as gradually as possible See Recommended Bend Limits on page 50 Over correcting will cause snaking...

Page 79: ...e Path Locate drill head every length of pipe As the job is completed record the actual data for each drill pipe List pitch and depth of each joint and a brief description of the procedure In addition...

Page 80: ...sconnect EZ Connect joint or use quick wrench to remove drill head Keep threads clean See Quick Wrench on page 107 Moving tools will kill or injure Never use pipe wrenches on drill string Turning shaf...

Page 81: ...on drill string Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury Use correct equipment and work methods Use and maintain proper safety equipment 274 050 274 724 2P To help avoid injury Continue to...

Page 82: ...eam beacon housing if tracking backream 4 Install beacon following beacon instructions for battery replacement beacon positioning 5 Install beacon housing lid See Beacon Housings on page 103 6 Follow...

Page 83: ...rench 6 Break rear joint Engage rear wrench Slowly rotate spindle counterclockwise until joint is loosened Do not fully unscrew joint Disengage rear wrench Move carriage back and grip pipe with both h...

Page 84: ...been reached Remaining pipe is then pulled back and removed 1 Turn off drilling fluid 2 Move drilling unit throttle control until engine is at low throttle 3 Turn drilling unit engine off 4 Use Drill...

Page 85: ...Conduct a Bore 84 JT5 Operator s Manual Remove Pullback Device CMW...

Page 86: ...ge Detector 90 Test Strike System 90 Troubleshoot Strike System 91 Use Electric Strike Simulator 94 Drilling Fluid 96 Guidelines 96 Polymer 96 Bentonite 97 Mixtures 97 Basic Fluid Recipes 98 Drilling...

Page 87: ...Systems and Equipment 86 JT5 Operator s Manual CMW Drill Pipe 109 Perform Regular Drill Pipe Care 109 Use Drill Pipe Correctly 111...

Page 88: ...away To help avoid injury Stand on operator platform Drive anchor properly before drilling Wear high top protective boots with legs of pants completely tucked inside Wear protective gloves If you are...

Page 89: ...et when cap top plate 1 rests firmly on centering tube 2 3 Repeat process for other anchor Remove Anchors 1 Use anchor rotation and thrust controls to slowly remove anchor shaft from ground 2 Repeat p...

Page 90: ...tric Strike System has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection agai...

Page 91: ...y 1 Turn on drilling unit 2 ESID control module will perform internal tests which check everything but alarms and strobe 3 If green OK indicator and electrical power supply indicator lights remain on...

Page 92: ...processor has reset unknown status of ESID code 510 STRB DVR strobe driver output error strobe may not function 511 HORN DVR horn driver output error horn may not function 512 BAT POWER battery power...

Page 93: ...lling unit Check drilling unit electric system Check that harness from drilling unit to control module is connected Check that harness from drilling unit carries more than 10V Defective control module...

Page 94: ...nd wiring harness Defective control module Have control module checked or replaced EC2 code displays and current problem indicator is on Improper connections with control module Check cable connection...

Page 95: ...nt transformer 2 Clip ends of lead wires together to make one loop 3 Move simulator switch to current and press test button 4 Watch screen and lights above display on strike system Three or four light...

Page 96: ...1 Place voltage limiter on something insulated from ground and drilling unit such as dry board or tire but near frame of drilling unit 2 Clip one lead to frame 3 Clip other lead to one voltage limiter...

Page 97: ...solution 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 y...

Page 98: ...mation on measuring funnel viscosity see Funnel Viscosity on page 100 Mixtures Bentonite does not mix well in water containing polymer To use both mix bentonite first then add polymer When adding othe...

Page 99: ...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 100: ...ility Drilling fluid Water supply If more water than can be carried with the unit will be needed arrange to transport additional water Bentonite and or polymer 3 Check water quality Use meter or pH te...

Page 101: ...a fresh sample of drilling fluid The sample must be at least 1 5 qt 1 4 L 2 With finger over bottom of funnel fill with fluid from the container through the screen until fluid reaches the bottom of t...

Page 102: ...hole tools or during other times when the drill string is exposed If you are not using DrillLok tracker control turn off drilling unit before changing downhole tools NOTICE This mode does not disable...

Page 103: ...harts are meant as a guideline only No one bit works well in all conditions See your Ditch Witch dealer for soil conditions and bit recommendations for your area 1 best 2 good 3 fair 4 not recommended...

Page 104: ...beacon is installed correctly in rock housing place battery end of beacon away from bit end of housing Soil Description sandy soil sugar sand blow sand or other soils where sand is the predominant com...

Page 105: ...2 good 3 fair 4 not recommended Backreamer Sandy Soil Soft Soil Medium Soil Hard Soil Rocky Soil Soft Rock Hard Rock Beavertail 3 1 1 1 3 4 4 Three Wing 4 3 3 2 1 1 4 Water Wing 4 3 2 1 2 2 4 Compact...

Page 106: ...structions Example 1 Find amount of fluid needed for your size of backreamer See the table on the next page U S A 6 backreamer requires at least 1 47 gal ft Metric A 152 mm backreamer requires at leas...

Page 107: ...7 mm 13 22 164 17 5 5 in 139 mm 1 23 15 33 18 5 in 470 mm 13 96 173 42 6 in 152 mm 1 47 18 24 19 in 483 mm 14 73 182 92 6 5 in 165 mm 1 72 21 41 19 5 in 495 mm 15 51 192 68 7 in 178 mm 2 00 24 83 20 i...

Page 108: ...vise 1 and place jaws around pipe Bolt jaws of vise together Place jaw 2 around pipe Pin handles 3 to wrench jaws Be sure handles are both up Attach pivot nuts 4 to wrench handles so that screw drive...

Page 109: ...nt in the opposite direction of tightening action 25 6 mm away from first line 3 Turn handle until second line B meets first A 4 Turn handle opposite direction two turns to relieve pressure 5 Remove q...

Page 110: ...int 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 sh...

Page 111: ...r sub regularly for wear Replace it when it is worn or it will damage your drill pipe See page 140 for replacement procedure Precondition a new saver sub the same way you do new pipe See Precondition...

Page 112: ...amp on pipe when joint is centered between wrenches Clamp only on the tool joint of the drill pipe as shown This portion of the drill pipe is designed for clamping and is considerably thicker and stro...

Page 113: ...is will help prevent thread crossing galling and shoulder swelling Torque joints fully Once the joint is connected and the shoulder faces are touching torque them to full machine torque Improperly tor...

Page 114: ...T5 Operator s Manual Complete the Job 113 CMW Complete the Job Chapter Contents Antifreeze Drilling Unit 114 Add Antifreeze 114 Reclaim Antifreeze 115 Rinse Equipment 116 Disconnect 117 Stow Tools 117...

Page 115: ...and set throttle to slow position 7 Slowly turn drilling fluid control counterclockwise to start fluid flow 8 Run drilling fluid pump until antifreeze comes out of spindle 9 Turn drilling fluid contro...

Page 116: ...nit and run at low throttle 4 Move carriage to front of drill frame 5 Position 1 gal 4 L bucket under spindle 6 Turn drilling fluid pump on low speed 7 Turn drilling fluid pump off when drilling fluid...

Page 117: ...Use extreme caution when working with highly pressurized water Read operator s manual Know how to use all controls Your safety is at stake 273 475 To help avoid injury Failure to prime the drilling f...

Page 118: ...nect CMW Disconnect Disconnect and store the following hoses and cables if used electric strike system voltage stake fluid hose Stow Tools Make sure all quick wrenches bits pullback devices and other...

Page 119: ...Complete the Job 118 JT5 Operator s Manual Stow Tools CMW...

Page 120: ...ice 119 CMW Service Chapter Contents Service Precautions 120 Recommended Lubricants Service Key 122 Startup 10 Hour 124 50 Hour 129 100 Hour 133 150 Hour 134 250 Hour 134 750 Hour 135 1000 Hour 136 20...

Page 121: ...o engine manufacturer s manual for engine maintenance instructions NOTICE Welding can damage electronics Disconnect battery to prevent damage to battery Do not turn off battery disconnect switch with...

Page 122: ...xtended cylinder rod shown with curved ends toward stabilizer shoe 2 Raise stabilizer to lower unit until load is supported by cylinder lock Opening Closing Front Hood To open 1 Unlock hood at outside...

Page 123: ...e classification or E5 per the European Automobile Manufacturer s Association ACEA and SAE viscosity recommended by engine manufacturer SAE 10W30 EO Engine oil SAE 10W30 MPG Multipurpose grease Use po...

Page 124: ...en Extra attention is needed when using biodiesel especially when operating in cold weather or storing fuel Contact your Ditch Witch dealer or the engine manufacturer for more information NOTICE Do no...

Page 125: ...NG UNIT Check engine air filter service indicator Check engine oil level DEO Check hydraulic hoses Check hydraulic fluid level THF Check pipe auto lubricator spray nozzle optional equipment Check tool...

Page 126: ...MW Check Engine Oil Level While engine oil is warm move carriage to front of drill frame and check oil level at dipstick 1 before startup and every 10 hours of operation Add DEO at fill tube 2 as nece...

Page 127: ...ne turn engine off and operate all controls to relieve pressure Lower block or support any raised component with a hoist Cover connection with heavy cloth and loosen connector nut slightly to relieve...

Page 128: ...lean as needed Check Pipe Auto Lubricator TJC Level Optional Check pipe auto lubricator TJC level before startup and every 10 hours of operation Change cartridge as needed See Change Lubricator TJC Tu...

Page 129: ...before startup and every 10 hours of operation When machine is cold add coolant as needed to maintain between LOW and FULL indicators shown on overflow bottle Check Drilling Fluid Pump Oil Level Check...

Page 130: ...2 until oil level is at highest line on dipstick 1 Location Task Notes DRILLING UNIT Change engine oil and filter Initial service DEO Change drilling fluid pump oil initial EO Clean drilling fluid pu...

Page 131: ...tain fluid level at fill plug Clean Drilling Fluid Pump Strainer Clean drilling fluid pump strainer after the first 50 hours then clean as needed Check Radiator Check radiator for dirt grass and other...

Page 132: ...r first 50 hours Check Rotation Gearbox Oil Level Check rotation gearbox oil level every 50 hours Oil should be visible at plug 2 Add MPL at plug 1 as needed Inspect Thrust Rollers Inspect thrust roll...

Page 133: ...e to cable clamps after cleaning In cold weather battery loses some starting ability Closely watch voltmeter for signs of battery discharge If battery will not hold charge see your Ditch Witch dealer...

Page 134: ...filter top and inline fuel filter bottom every 100 hours 1 Remove filter 2 Fill new filter with clean fuel 3 Apply fuel oil over the gasket and hand tighten Location Task Notes DRILLING UNIT Change f...

Page 135: ...1 4 3 8 7 9 mm To adjust see page 139 150 Hour Change Engine Oil and Filter Change engine oil every 150 hours while oil is warm and with unit parked on level ground 1 Open drain 3 2 Drain crankcase wh...

Page 136: ...ery 500 hours To replace 1 Loosen bolts 1 2 and remove belt 2 Install new belt and adjust properly See page 139 750 Hour Change Drilling Fluid Pump Oil Change fluid pump oil every 750 hours Drain at p...

Page 137: ...oil is visible at plug 2 Replace fill plug Change Hydraulic Fluid and Filter Change hydraulic fluid and filter every 1000 hours Drain hydraulic fluid 3 change filter 4 add THF at hydraulic fluid fill...

Page 138: ...Drain cooling system at drain 2 Add approved coolant at fill 1 every two years or 2000 hours NOTICE The use of non approved coolant may lead to engine damage or premature engine failure and will void...

Page 139: ...tube 1 Unscrew cap 1 2 Pull tube 2 out 3 Insert new tube of TJC into cartridge 3 4 Screw cap onto cartridge Location Task Notes DRILLING UNIT Change pipe lubricator TJC tube TJC Check track tension a...

Page 140: ...ximately 2 25 57 mm Adjust Fan Belt Adjust fan belt as needed 1 Turn off engine and remove key 2 Apply moderate thumb pressure to belt between pulleys where shown Belt is properly tensioned when defle...

Page 141: ...ver sub 3 Replace o ring if necessary 4 Install new saver sub 5 Apply Loctite 242 to bolts and install Tighten in a cross pattern to 28 ft lb 38 N m Check Drilling Fluid Pump Check Valve Check fluid p...

Page 142: ...JT5 Operator s Manual Service 141 As Needed CMW Replace Fuses Change fuses shown as needed Refer to decal inside panels to identify fuses...

Page 143: ...Clean cable clamps and terminals to remove dull glaze 5 Check for signs of internal corrosion in cables 6 Apply MPG to terminals after cleaning to reduce corrosion 7 Connect battery cable clamps posi...

Page 144: ...ctions carefully To help avoid injury Use a single 12V maximum source for charging Do not connect to rapid chargers or dual batteries Use caution and wear personal protective equipment such as safety...

Page 145: ...gine or frame ground on the disabled vehicle at least 12 305 mm from the failed battery as shown 7 Operate service vehicle engine at 1500 2000 rpm for a few minutes to build an electrical charge in th...

Page 146: ...W overall machine width 35 9 in 91 2 cm H overall machine height 70 in 1 78 m Operating weight w 150 45 7 m of drill pipe anchoring system and anchor 3690 lb 1674 kg UFE Pipe U S Metric Length 59 in...

Page 147: ...sure 6 0 psi 0 42 kg cm2 Power U S Metric Engine Kubota D1105 diesel Use low sulfur or ultra low sulfur fuel only liquid cooled EPA Tier 4 EU Stage 4 Number of cylinders 3 Displacement 68 6 in3 1 12 L...

Page 148: ...cessarily match that shown Drilling Fluid System Onboard U S Metric Maximum drilling fluid flow 0 5 gpm 0 18 9 L min Maximum drilling fluid pressure 750 psi 51 7 bar Fluid Capacities U S Metric Fuel t...

Page 149: ...Specifications 148 JT5 Operator s Manual CMW...

Page 150: ...hase 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 Us...

Page 151: ...OSE AND MERCHANTABILITY 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 N...

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Page 154: ...JT5 Operator s Manual Service Record 153 CMW Service Record Service Performed Date Hours...

Page 155: ...CMW Service Record 154 JT5 Operator s Manual Service Performed Date Hours...

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