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JT60/JT60 All Terrain

Operator’s Manual

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Issue 2.0

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053-2547

JT60/JT60 All Terrain

Operator’s Manual

CMW

Issue 2.0

Original Instruction

053-2547

JT60/JT60 All Terrain Operator’s Manual Overview - 1

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

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Serial Number Location

Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided. Drilling unit serial number is located as shown.

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Item

Date of manufacture Date of purchase Drilling unit serial number Engine serial number Trailer serial number

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Intended Use

The JT60/All Terrain is a self-contained horizontal directional drilling unit capable of drilling through solid rock, cobblestone, broken rock, gravel, and other soil/rock mixes, as well as less extreme soil conditions. It is designed to install buried cable and pipe at distances to 1,000’ (300 m) depending on soil conditions.

The unit is designed for operation in temperatures typically experienced in earth moving and construction work environments. Provisions may be required to operate in extreme temperatures. Contact your Ditch

Witch dealer.

The unit can be used with Ditch Witch drilling fluid units and Ditch Witch locating equipment. It should be operated, serviced, and repaired only by persons familiar with its particular characteristics and acquainted with the relevant safety procedures.

Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use.

Equipment Modification

This equipment was designed and built in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. Modification of equipment could mean that it will no longer meet regulations and may not function properly or in accordance with the operating instructions. Modification of equipment should only be made by competent personnel possessing knowledge of applicable standards, regulations, equipment design functionality/requirements and any required specialized testing.

The protection offered by the Rollover Protective System (ROPS) will be impaired if it has been subjected to any modification, structural damage, or has been involved in an overturn accident. The ROPS must be replaced after a roll-over.

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Unit Components

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1. Carriage

2. Spindle

3. Pipeloader

4. Vise wrenches

5. Anchoring system

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6. Operator’s station

7. Drill frame

8. Tracks

9. Stabilizer

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Operator Orientation

1. Front of unit

2. Right side of unit

3. Rear of unit

4. Left side of unit

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About This Manual

This manual contains information for the proper use of this machine. See the beige Operation Overview 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 contain procedures that do not have to be performed in a specific order.

Numbered Lists

Numbered lists contain illustration callouts or list steps that must be performed in order.

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About This Manual

JT60/JT60 All Terrain Operator’s Manual Foreword - 7

Foreword

This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation instructions to help you use and maintain your Ditch Witch equipment.

Read this manual before using your equipment. Keep it with the equipment at all times for future reference. If you sell your equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner.

If you need a replacement 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 Department PO Box 66 Perry, OK 73077-0066 USA

The descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. The Charles Machine Works, Inc. reserves the right to improve equipment. Some product improvements may have taken place after this manual was published. For the latest information on Ditch Witch equipment, see your Ditch Witch dealer.

Thank you for buying and using Ditch Witch equipment.

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JT60/All Terrain

(Tier 4i)

Operator’s Manual

Issue number 2.0/OM-02/14

Part number 053-2547

by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

, Ditch Witch, Jet Trac, Fluid Miser, Power Pipe, and CMW are registered

trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: U.S. B1 4,858,704; 4,953,638; 5,148,880; 5,242,026; 5,341,887; 5,490,569; 5,684,466; 5,713,423; 5,794,719; 5,880,680; 5,941,322; 6,085,852; 6,109,371; 6,179,065; 6,216,803; 6,250,403; 6,250,404; 6,290,606; 6,311,790; 6,411,094; 6,543,551; 6,550,547; 6,672,409; 6,739,413; 6,761,231; 6,776,246; 6,808,210; 6,827,158; 6,848,506; 6,871,712; RE37,450; RE37,923; RE37,975; RE38,418; AU 689,533; 706,544; 718,034; 755,862; CA 2,156,398; 2,217,899; DE 694 17 019; 695 29 634; 297 01 406; EP 0683845; 0674093; 0817901; 0846841; 0927892; FR 674,093; GB 2,309,239; 2,312,006; EP674,093; EP846,841; JP 3,458,247; other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

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Safety

Chapter 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 Catches on Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Safety Alert Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Machine Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Attachment Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Guidelines

Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment:

• Complete proper training and read operator’s manual before using equipment.

• Contact your local One-Call (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 service. Mark proposed path with white paint prior to contacting One-Call or utilities.

• Classify jobsite based on its hazards and use correct tools 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, and individual responsibilities with all personnel before work begins. Safety videos are available from your Ditch Witch

• Replace missing or damaged safety shields and safety signs.

• Use equipment carefully. Stop operation and investigate anything that does not look or feel right.

dealer.

• Do not operate unit where flammable gas may be present.

• Contact your Ditch Witch dealer if you have any question about operation, maintenance, or equipment use.

• Complete the equipment checklist located at www.ditchwitch.com/resources/safety.

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Emergency Procedures

Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment.

Before operating any equipment, review emergency procedures and check that all safety precautions have been taken.

EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN - Turn ignition switch to stop position or push remote engine stop button (if equipped).

Electric Strike Description

Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury.

Know location of lines and stay away.

When working near electric cables, remember the following:

• Electricity follows all paths to ground, not just path of least resistance.

• Pipes, hoses, and cables will conduct electricity back to all equipment.

• 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:

• power outage

• smoke

• explosion

• popping noises

• arcing electricity

If any of these occur, or if strike alarm sounds or flashes, assume an electric strike has occurred.

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Emergency Procedures

If an Electric Line is Damaged

If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are on drilling unit or bonded equipment, DO NOT MOVE. Remain on drilling machine and take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend on the situation.

• Warn people nearby that an electric strike has occurred.

• Have someone contact electric company.

• Reverse drilling direction and try to break contact. Do not touch drill pipe with hands or hand-held tools.

• Press electric strike system self test button.

• If alarm sounds again, stay where you are and wait for electric company to shut off power.

• If alarm does not sound and there is no other indication 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 are until electric company shuts off power.

• If alarm does not sound but all lights in strike indicator are on, assume strike is continuing and stay

where you are until electric company shuts off power.

• Do not resume drilling or allow anyone into area until given permission by electric company.

If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are off drilling unit or bonded equipment, DO NOT TOUCH ANY EQUIPMENT connected to drilling unit. Take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend on the situation.

• Stay where you are unless you are wearing electric insulating boots. If you leave, do not return to area or allow anyone into area until given permission by electric company.

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Emergency Procedures

If a Gas Line is Damaged

Fire or explosion possible. Fumes could ignite and cause

burns. No smoking, no flame, no spark.

Explosion possible. Serious injury or equipment damage could occur.

Follow directions carefully.

If you suspect a gas line has been damaged, take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend on the situation.

• Immediately shut off engine(s), if this can be done safely and quickly.

• Remove any ignition source(s), if this can be done safely and 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 jobsite is along street, stop traffic from driving near jobsite.

• Do not return to jobsite until given permission by emergency personnel and utility company.

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Emergency Procedures

If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged

Do not look into cut ends of fiber optic or unidentified cable. Vision damage can occur. Contact utility company.

If Machine 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 equipped and accessible) to disconnect position.

• If fire is small and fire extinguisher is available, attempt to extinguish fire.

• If fire cannot be extinguished, leave area as quickly as possible and contact emergency personnel.

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Safety Alert Classifications

These classifications and the icons defined on the following pages work together to alert you to situations which could be harmful to you, jobsite bystanders or your equipment. When you see these words and icons in the book or on the machine, carefully read and follow all instructions. YOUR SAFETY IS AT STAKE.

Watch for the three safety alert 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 extreme situations.

indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate

injury.

Watch for two other words: NOTICE and IMPORTANT. NOTICE indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related (e.g., messages relating to

property damage).

IMPORTANT can help you do a better job or make your job easier in some way.

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Machine Safety Alerts

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Machine Safety Alerts

Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious

injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment.

Tiedown location. See Transport chapter for more information.

Crushing weight could cause death or serious

injury. Use proper procedures and equipment or stay away.

Moving tools will kill or injure. Shut off drill string power when anyone can be struck by moving or thrown tools. Never use pipe wrenches on drill string.

Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury. Know location of lines and stay away.

Moving parts could cut off hand or foot. Stay away.

Turning shaft will kill you or crush arm or leg. Stay away.

Hot parts may cause burns. Do not touch until cool or wear gloves.

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Machine Safety Alerts

Moving parts could cut off hand or foot. Stay away.

Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all

controls before operating machine. When you see this sign on the machine or in the manual, read it and use caution. Your safety is at stake.

Moving parts can crush. Secure extended cylinder with locking device before servicing.

Lift point. See Transport chapter for more information.

Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury. Use proper procedures and equipment or stay away.

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Controls

Chapter Contents

Set-Up Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Anchor System Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Left Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

• Engine Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

• ESID Strike Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

• ESID Application Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

• Drilling Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

• Wrench Joystick Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Right Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

• Operation Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

• Gauges and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

• Drill/Drive Joystick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Cab Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Override Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Rear Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Setup Controls

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1. Left stabilizer control

2. Right stabilizer control

3. Back frame tilt control

4. Front frame tilt control

Item Description Notes

1. Left stabilizer control To raise, push up.

To lower, pull down.

5. Washer fluid on/off switch

6. Upper wiper switch

7. Lower wiper switch

8. Worklight switch

IMPORTANT: Lower right and left stabilizers to the ground together, then adjust individually.

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Setup Controls

Item Description Notes

2. Right stabilizer control To raise, push up.

To lower, pull down.

3. Back frame tilt control To raise, push up. To lower, pull down.

4. Front frame tilt control To raise, push up. To lower, pull down.

IMPORTANT: Lower left and right stabilizers to the ground together, then adjust individually.

IMPORTANT: To ensure a stable platform for drilling, use front and back tilt controls together to set frame at desired pitch without raising tracks off the ground.

5. Washer on/off switch To start windshield washer fluid, press and hold top.

To stop washer fluid flow, release.

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Setup Controls

Item Description Notes

6. Upper wiper switch To start wiper blade, press

top. To stop wiper blade, press

bottom.

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7. Lower wiper switch To start wiper blade, press top.

To stop wiper blade, press bottom.

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8. Worklight switch To turn on, press top. To turn off, press bottom.

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Anchor System Console

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1. Left rotation control

2. Left thrust control

Item Description Notes

1. Left rotation control To remove anchor, pull.

To drive anchor, push.

3. Right rotation control

4. Right thrust control

See “Anchor System” on page 119.

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Anchor System Console

Item Description Notes

2. Left thrust control To move anchor up, pull.

To move anchor down, push.

3. Right rotation control To remove anchor, pull. To drive anchor, push.

4. Right thrust control To move anchor up, pull. To move anchor down, push.

See “Anchor System” on page 119.

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Left Control Console

Engine Display

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1112

1. Voltmeter display

2. Fuel level display

3. Tachometer

4. Soft key

5. Soft key

6. Main menu key

Item Description Notes

1. Voltmeter display Shows system voltage. Normal voltage is 13-14V with engine

2. Fuel level display Displays amount of fuel

remaining in tank.

3. Tachometer Displays engine speed.

7. Soft key

8. Soft key

9. Engine coolant temperature display

10. Engine oil pressure display

11. Hour meter

12. Drilling fluid flow display

running. See “Approved Fuel” on page 172.

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Left Control Console

Item Description Notes

4. Soft key Press to select a soft key

5. Soft key

6. Main menu key Press from main screen

7. Soft key Press to select a soft key

8. Soft key

9. Engine coolant

temperature display

10. Engine oil pressure

display

11. Hour meter Displays number of hours

12. Drilling fluid flow

display

Most engine display functions are self-explanatory. For more information about functions, see the manufacturer’s instructions at www.fwmurphy.com.

command.

(gauges) to select main menu.

command.

Displays engine coolant temperature.

Displays engine oil pressure. Full load reading should be 45-70 psi

engine has been running. Displays the estimated GPM

or LPM of drilling fluid being pumped.

Soft key commands change with each menu screen and are displayed next to the key.

Normal coolant temperature is 160°212° F (71°-100° C).

(3.1-4.8 bar).

Main Menu

IMPORTANT: Soft key commands change with each menu screen and are displayed next to the key.

Item Description Notes

11. System settings key Press to select system

settings menu.

10. User settings key Press to select user settings menu.

9. Main screen key Press to return to main screen (gauges).

8. Engine diagnostics key Press to select engine diagnostics menu.

System settings menu displays information about the system. Diagnostic information is only available to dealer technicians.

User settings menu allows user to change the language and unit settings, and to set the time and date.

For dealer technician use only.

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Left Control Console

Status Indicators

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Indicators

JT drill mode active

AT dirt mode active

ATd

AT rock drill mode active

ATr

Drive mode active

JT carve mode active

AT dirt carve mode active

ATd

Front/Rear carriage home

Front wrench closed Engine caution

Shuttle home (shuttles retracted)

Drill fluid on Engine warm-up

DPF Regen inhibited See engine manual

DPF Regen indicator See engine manual.

High exhaust temperature

Engine stop High hydraulic

Wait to start

protection Outer rotation speed

Inner rotation speed

Hydraulic filter restriction

temperature

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Left Control Console

ESID Strike Display

12 3 4 5

STRIKEDETECTED

!! DO NOT EXIT THE MACHINE!!

0 % V 0 % A 0 % ESID

Instructions

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1. Instruction display

2. Voltage indicator

3. Current indicator

The above screen is displayed when an electrical strike is detected. Follow the instructions on the screen. For more information, See “Electric Strike System” on page 123.

IMPORTANT: The ESID does 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.

4. Strike condition

5. Percentage of strike indicator

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Left Control Console

ESID Application Display

123

ACK

Errors

stored 0 errors

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Exit ESID

0 % V 0 % A 0 % ESID

ESID_message

Item Description Notes

1. Voltage % of strike threshold

2. Amperage % of strike threshold

3. Combined % of strike threshold

4. Graphical display of electrical strike percentage

589101112

5. ESID stored error count

6. ESID error code indicator

7. ESID strobe active indicator

8. ESID horn active indicator

9. ESID test indicator

10. ESID voltage indicator

11. ESID amperage indicator

12. ESID okay (check) indicator

13. ESID message display

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Left Control Console

Drilling Controls

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1. Engine throttle switch

2. Add pipe/manual/remove pipe switch

3. Pipe shuttle stop switch

4. Drilling fluid flow control

5. Auto Carve Switch

6. Carve window / inner rotation control

Item Description Notes

1. Engine throttle switch To increase speed, press

right. To decrease speed, press

left. To further increase or

decrease speed, press

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additional times.

7. Outer rotation speed control

8. Spindle brake switch

9. Inner spindle switch

10. Manual inner rotation switch

11. ESID alarm interrupt / ESID self-test switch

Autothrottle mode slows the engine to low throttle after 15 seconds of inactivity involving thrust, rotation, drilling fluid flow, or pipeloader functions. To return to high speed, activate thrust, rotation, drilling fluid, or an add/remove pipe cycle.

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Left Control Console

Item Description Notes

2. Add pipe/manual/

remove pipe switch

To select “add pipe” automated pipeloader function, press right.

To use manual pipeloader controls, move to center.

To select “remove pipe” automated pipeloader

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function, press left.

3. Pipe shuttle stop switch To lower shuttle stop, press right.

To raise shuttle stop, press left.

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4. Drilling fluid flow

control

To increase flow, turn clockwise.

To decrease flow, turn counterclockwise.

See “Add Pipe” on page 104.

See “Remove Pipe” on page 114.

IMPORTANT: Look at pipe row indicator on drill frame to see which row shuttles will stop under.

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5. AutoCarve switch To enable autocarve, press left.

To deactivate autocarve, press right.

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Two-speed thrust is not allowed in autocarve mode.

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Left Control Console

Item Description Notes

6. Carve window / inner

To increase, turn clockwise.

rotation speed control

To decrease, turn counterclockwise.

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7. Outer rotation speed

control

To increase outer rotation maximum speed above 75 rpm, turn clockwise.

To decrease outer rotation maximum speed toward 75 rpm, turn counterclockwise.

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8. Spindle brake switch To engage, press top. To disengage, press bottom.

See “Use AutoCarve” on page 108.

IMPORTANT: Unless outer rotation speeds greater than 75 rpm are needed, keep knob turned fully counterclockwise to maintain full torque.

IMPORTANT: Use when steering in rock.

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9. Inner spindle switch To turn on, press top. To turn off, move to center. To manually dither, press

bottom and control dither with the manual inner rotation switch.

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IMPORTANT: To restart inner rotation after operator has left seat, turn inner rotation off and then on.

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Left Control Console

Item Description Notes

10. Manual inner rotation

control

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11. ESID Alarm interrupt /

self test button

To rotate clockwise, move to top.

To rotate counterclockwise, move to bottom.

To stop inner rotation, release.

To turn off strike alarm at drilling unit, press top.

To start manual self test, press bottom.

To reset system after a strike has been detected, press bottom.

IMPORTANT:

• Inner spindle control must be in manual position for this control to work.

• Range of speed is reduced to allow easier manual control.

• Up/down paddle is spring centered. Moving it above center rotates inner rod clockwise. Moving it further rotates the rod faster. Moving it below center does the same for counter clockwise rotation.

Self test checks all systems and circuits except voltage limiter.

IMPORTANT: See “If an Electric Line is Damaged” on page 14.

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Left Control Console

Wrench Control

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1. Wrench control

2. Wrench rotate

3. Pipe gripper switch

4. Pipe shuttle switch

Item Description Notes

1. Wrench control To clamp rear wrench, push

forward. To unclamp rear wrench, pull

back. To clamp front wrench, move

to right.

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To unclamp front wrench, move to left.

5. Pipe lift switch

6. Pipe lubricator switch

7. Set/Resume switch

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Left Control Console

Item Description Notes

2. Rear wrench rotation switch

3. Pipe gripper switch To close, press top.

4. Pipe shuttle switch To move toward pipe box,

To rotate counterclockwise, press top.

To rotate clockwise, press bottom.

To stop rotation, release.

To open, press bottom.

press top. To move toward spindle,

press bottom.

5. Pipe lift switch To raise, press top.

To lower, press bottom.

6. Pipe lubricator switch To apply joint compound,

press.

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Left Control Console

Item Description Notes

7. Set/Resume switch To resume operation or

increase operation levels, press top.

To set operating conditions or reduce operation levels, press bottom.

See “Cruise Control” on page 154. See “Use AutoCarve” on page 108.

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Right Control Console

Operation Controls

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1. Horn button

2. Ignition switch

3. Drill/Park/Drive switch

Item Description Notes

1. Horn To sound horn, press.

4. Cab pivot control switch

5. Fluid flow control

6. Cab pivot lock

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Right Control Console

Item Description Notes

2. Ignition switch To start engine, insert key and

turn clockwise. To stop engine, turn key

counterclockwise.

3. Drill/Park/Drive switch To drill, press left.

To set parking brake, move to center.

To drive, press right.

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4. Cab pivot control switch

To pivot into drilling position, lift pivot lock and press left.

To pivot into driving position, press right.

5. Fluid flow control To increase flow, turn

clockwise. To decrease flow, turn

counterclockwise.

IMPORTANT:

• Lighted icon on engine display indicates unit is ready to perform that function.

• Cab must be in the correct position for drill or drive.

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6. Cab pivot lock To unlock, lift and hold while pivoting cab into drilling position.

Control will lock when cab reaches driving position.

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Right Control Console

Gauges and Indicators

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1. Diagnostic indicator (red)

2. Control cycle indicator (green)

3. Thrust pressure gauge

4. Rotation pressure gauge

5. Drilling fluid pressure gauge

6. Drilling fluid pump indicator (red)

7. Drilling fluid pump status indicator (red)

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Right Control Console

Item Description Notes

1. Diagnostic indicator

(red)

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2. EDT Port Connection for Electronic

3. Control cycle indicator

(green)

If system is OK, light should be off.

If system may not be getting power, light should be on.

If a non-essential diagnostic code is recorded, light should flash on and off for 10 seconds.

If an essential diagnostic code is recorded, light should flash on for three seconds and off for half a second.

Diagnostic Tool. If nothing is being controlled,

light should be off. If system is waiting for an

action before starting cycle, light should flash on and off.

See “Wireline Tracking” on page 156.

For use by qualified Ditch Witch technicians.

If something is being controlled, light should be on.

If control cycle is interrupted, light should flash twice quickly.

4. Thrust pressure gauge Displays hydraulic fluid pressure to thrust motor during thrust and pullback.

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Right Control Console

Item Description Notes

5. Rotation pressure

gauge

6. Drilling fluid pressure

gauge

7. Drilling fluid pump

status indicator (red)

Displays hydraulic fluid pressure to rotation motor when spindle is turned clockwise.

Displays drilling fluid pressure in the drilling fluid hard line.

Lights when pump is on.

Inner rotation pressure is displayed when inner rotation is on and front wrench is open.

Outer rotation pressure is displayed when front wrench is closed and during backreaming.

IMPORTANT: Monitor this gauge and drilling fluid flowmeter carefully to see if values are rising or falling at the same time. If they are not, nozzle might be plugged.

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Right Control Console

Drill/Drive Control

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1. Drilling fluid pump switch

2. Dual speed carriage/Two-speed ground drive

control

Item Description Notes

1. Drilling fluid pump

switch

To turn on, press once. To turn off, press once.

3. Drilling fluid quick fill switch

4. Track and carriage control

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Right Control Console

Item Description Notes

2. Dual speed carriage/

Two-speed ground drive control

3. Drilling fluid quick fill

switch

Carriage travel speed:

• To increase, push and

hold.

• To return to normal

carriage speed, release.

Ground drive speed:

• For high ground drive

speed, push once.

• To return to low ground

drive speed, push once.

For full pump flow to fill pipe with fluid, press and hold.

To return fluid flow to flow control setting, release.

Use during bore or pullback when no

pipe is in spindle to save time. IMPORTANT: Drill/Park/Drive switch

must be in drill position.

Use when driving straight. IMPORTANT: Drill/Park/Drive switch

must be in drive position. Unit will be in low speed each time

unit is started.

4. Track and carriage

control

Track control:

• To move forward, push.

• To move backward, pull.

• To steer, move light or left

while moving.

Carriage control:

• To move carriage

forward, push.

• To move carriage

backward, pull.

• To rotate spindle

counterclockwise (breakout), move right.

• To rotate spindle

clockwise (makeup), move left.

IMPORTANT: Drill/Park/Drive switch must be in drive position. See “Steer Unit” on page 84 for more information.

IMPORTANT: Drill/Park/Drive switch must be in drill position. See “Operate Carriage Control” on page 97 for more information.

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Seat

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1. Seat recline control

2. Seat slide control

Item Description Notes

1. Seat recline control To raise seatback, turn toward anchors.

To recline seatback, turn toward engine compartment.

2. Seat slide control To slide forward or backward, move left. To lock seat in position, release.

3. Seat lumbar control For least support, move up. For medium support, move down. For maximum support, move toward

engine compartment.

4. Seat belt To fasten, insert latch into buckle. Adjust until seat belt is low and tight.

3. Seat lumbar control

4. Seat belt

To release, lift top of buckle.

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Cab Controls

EMERGENCY EXIT: Push rear window out to exit cab when door is blocked or inoperable.

Top/Rear

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1. Dome light switch

2. Air conditioner on/off switch

3. Air conditioner temperature dial

Item Description Notes

1. Dome light switch To turn on or off, press.

2. AC on/off switch To turn air conditioner on,

press left. To turn air conditioner off,

press right.

4. Air conditioner fan speed dial

5. Air conditioner filter

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Cab Controls

Item Description Notes

3. AC temperature dial To adjust air temperature,

turn dial.

4. AC fan speed dial To adjust fan speed, turn dial.

5. Air conditioner filter Filters air coming into cab. Clean or replace air filter as needed.

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Override Box

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1. Tracker control key

2. Drilling fluid flow override switch

3. Rotation or right track override switch

Item Description Notes

1. Tracker control key To allow tracker operator to

stop thrust and rotation, move key to enable position (up).

To override tracker control mode, move key to disable position (right).

4. Thrust/pullback or left track override switch

5. Drill override port

6. Drive override port

IMPORTANT: Remove key and keep in tracker operator’s possession.

See “Tracker Control” on page 133.

2. Drilling fluid flow override switch

To turn fluid on, move right. To turn fluid off, move left.

Connect to drill connector (B) to control fluid flow.

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Override Box

Item Description Notes

3. Thrust/pullback or left track override switch

4. Rotation or right track override switch

5. Drill override port Connect tether to this port to

For thrust or to move track forward, move up.

For pullback or to move track backward, move down.

For counterclockwise rotation or to move track forward, move up.

For clockwise rotation or to move track backward, move down.

override drill functions.

Connect to drill connector (B) to control thrust/pullback.

Connect to drive connector (A) to control left track.

IMPORTANT: When connected to connector (A), drill fluid switch functions as an operator presence switch.

Connect to drill connector (B) to control rotation.

Connect to drive connector (A) to control right track.

IMPORTANT: When connected to connector (A), drill fluid switch functions as an operator presence switch.

6. Drive override port Connect tether to this port to

override drive functions.

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Battery

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Item Description Notes

1. Battery disconnect switch

To disconnect, turn switch counterclockwise.

To connect, turn switch clockwise.

IMPORTANT: Use when servicing unit and during long-term storage.

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Engine Compartment

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1. Manual throttle switch

2. Drill mode switch (optional)

Item Description Notes

1. Manual throttle switch To throttle up, press top of

switch. To throttle down, press

bottom of switch.

3. Fan speed switch

4. Inner rotation hour meter (optional)

IMPORTANT: Switch only functions if CAN communication is not operable.

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Engine Compartment

Item Description Notes

2. Drill mode switch To select AT Rock mode,

press top. To select AT Dirt mode, move

to middle. To select JT mode, press

bottom.

3. Fan speed switch For high speed, press top.

For automatic speed, press bottom.

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Use AT Rock mode when using AT pipe with inner rod and rock drilling bits.

Use AT Dirt mode when using AT pipe with inner rod and adapter to use dirt tool head.

Use JT drilling mode when using JT pipe without inner rod.

IMPORTANT: See “Prepare Drilling Unit” on page 80 for how to set up unit for each drilling mode.

IMPORTANT: If switch is on high speed, fan will run at full speed all the time. If switch is on auto speed, fan speed will vary in relation to engine temperature.

4. Inner rotation hour meter

Displays inner rotation operating time.

Use these times to schedule service for downhole tool and inner shaft. See “Service” on page 167.

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Rear Console

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1. Pressure wand on/off switch

Item Description Notes

1. Pressure wand on/off switch

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To turn pressure wand on, press top.

To turn pressure wand off, press bottom.

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Operation Overview

Chapter Contents

Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Setting Up at Jobsite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Backreaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Leaving Jobsite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Storing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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Planning

1. Gather information about jobsite. See page 61.

2. Inspect jobsite. See page 62.

3. Classify jobsite. See page 64.

4. Plan bore path. See page 67.

5. Select drilling mode based on jobsite conditions. See page 79.

6. Check supplies and prepare equipment. See page 77.

7. Load equipment. See page 89.

Setting Up at Jobsite

1. Prepare jobsite. See page 76.

2. Unload drilling unit from trailer. See page 91.

3. Assemble drill string. See page 99.

4. Position drilling unit and frame. See page 95.

5. Assemble strike system. See page 123.

6. Anchor drilling unit. See page 119.

7. Connect fluid system. See page 95.

8. Calibrate tracker with beacon that will be installed in beacon housing. See tracker operator’s manual.

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Drilling

1. Start system. See page 95.

2. Engage tracker control if desired. See page 133.

3. Drill first pipe. See page 102.

• JT mode

• AT dirt mode

• AT mode

4. Swab the hole to remove cuttings (AT mode only). See page 103.

5. Record bore path. See page 110.

6. Add pipe. See page 104.

7. Drill remaining pipes in pipe box.

• Correct direction. See page 106.

• Engage cruise control. See page 154.

8. Remove empty pipe box and add full box (see page 147) or add up to a single row of drill pipe to empty box (see page 149) to complete bore.

9. Surface drill head. See page 110.

• Remove drill head.

• Grease downhole tool (AT mode).

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Backreaming

1. Assemble backream string. See page 99.

2. Start drilling unit and adjust throttle.

3. Set drilling fluid flow. Check that fluid flows through all nozzles. See page 136.

4. Remove pipe from bore. See page 114.

5. Remove full pipe box and add empty box (see page 147) or remove up to a single row of drill pipe from full box (see page 149) to complete backream.

6. Remove pullback device. See page 116.

Backreaming Tips

• Plan backreaming job before drilling. Plan bore path as straight as possible. Check bend limits of pullback material. Check that appropriate pullback devices are on hand.

• Keep all bends as gradual as possible.

• Drilling fluid quality is a key factor in backreaming success. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for information on testing water, selecting additives, and mixing drilling fluid.

• Backreaming requires more fluid than drilling. Make sure enough fluid is used.

Leaving Jobsite

1. Remove downhole tools.

2. Remove anchors. See page 121.

3. Rinse unit and downhole tools. See page 164.

4. Disassemble strike system and disconnect from fluid system. See page 124.

5. Stow tools. See page 165.

6. Load unit onto trailer. See page 89.

Storing Equipment

1. For cold weather storage, antifreeze drilling unit. See page 162.

2. For long-term storage, disconnect battery disconnect switch.

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Prepare

Chapter Contents

Gather Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

• Review Job Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

• Notify One-Call Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

• Examine Pullback Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

• Arrange for Traffic Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

• Plan for Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Inspect Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

• Identify Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

• Select Start and End Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Classify Jobsite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

• Inspect Jobsite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

• Select a Classification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

• Apply Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Plan Bore Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

• Recommended Bend Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

• Entry Pitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

• Minimum Setback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

• Minimum Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

• Bore Path Calculator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Prepare Jobsite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

• Mark Bore Path. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

• Prepare Entry Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment . . . . . . . 77

• Check Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

• Prepare Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

• Select Drilling Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

• Prepare Drilling Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

• Assemble Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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Gather Information

A successful job begins before the bore. The first step in planning is reviewing information already available about the job and jobsite.

Review Job Plan

Review blueprints or other plans and make sure you have taken bore enlargement during backreaming and pullback into account. Check for information about existing or planned structures, elevations, or proposed work that may be taking place at the same time.

Notify One-Call Services

Contact your local One-Call (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 service.

Examine Pullback Material

Ask for a sample of the material you will be pulling back. Check its weight and stiffness. Contact the manufacturer for bend radius information. Check that you have appropriate pullback devices.

Arrange for Traffic Control

If working near a road or other traffic area, contact local authorities about safety procedures and regulations.

Plan for Emergency Services

Have the telephone numbers for local emergency and medical facilities on hand. Check that you will have access to a telephone.

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Inspect Site

Inspect jobsite before transporting equipment. Check for the following:

• overall grade or slope

• changes in elevation such as hills or open trenches

• obstacles such as buildings, railroad crossings, or streams

• signs of utilities (See “Inspect Jobsite” on page 64.)

• traffic

• access

• soil type and condition

• water supply

• sources of locator interference (rebar, railroad tracks, etc.)

Take soil samples from several locations along bore path to determine best bit and backreamer combinations.

Identify Hazards

Identify safety hazards and classify jobsite. See “Classify Jobsite” on page 64.

Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment.

To help avoid injury:

• Wear personal protective equipment including hard hat, safety eye wear, and hearing protection.

• Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing.

• Notify One-Call and companies which do not subscribe to One-Call.

• Comply with all utility notification regulations before digging or drilling.

• Verify location of previously marked underground hazards.

• Mark jobsite clearly and keep spectators away.

Remember, jobsite is classified by hazards in place -- not by line being installed.

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Inspect Site

Select Start and End Points

Select one end to use as a starting point. Consider the following when selecting a starting point:

Slope

Always level machine before drilling. Fluid system should be parked on a level site. Consider how slope will affect drilling unit setup, bending pipe, and fluid 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 allow enough space for gradual pipe bending. See “Minimum Setback” on page 72.

Check that there is enough space to work and to set up electric strike system.

Comfort

Consider shade, wind, fumes, and other site features. Drill downhill when possible so fluid will flow away from drilling unit.

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Classify Jobsite

Inspect Jobsite

• Follow U.S. Department of Labor regulations on excavating and trenching (Part 1926, Subpart P) and other similar regulations.

• Inspect jobsite and perimeter for evidence 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

• 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 buried utilities and obstructions.

• Classify jobsite.

Select a Classification

Jobsites are classified according to underground hazards present.

If working . . . then classify jobsite as . . .

within 10’ (3 m) of a buried electric line electric within 10’ (3 m) of a natural gas line natural gas in sand, granite, or concrete which is capable of producing

crystalline silica (quartz) dust within 10’ (3 m) of any other hazard other

IMPORTANT: If you have any doubt about jobsite classification, or if jobsite might contain unmarked hazards, take steps outlined previously to identify hazards and classify jobsite before working.

crystalline silica (quartz) dust

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Classify Jobsite

Apply Precautions

Once classified, precautions appropriate for jobsite must be taken.

Electric Jobsite Precautions

Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury.

Know location of lines and stay away.

In addition to using a directional drilling system with an electric strike system, use one or both of these methods.

• Expose line by careful hand digging or soft excavation. Use beacon to track bore path. Have someone observe clearance between drill head and backreamer when crossing a line.

• Have service shut down while work is in progress. Have electric company test lines before returning them to service.

Natural Gas Jobsite Precautions

Fire or explosion possible. Fumes could ignite and cause burns. No

smoking, no flame, no spark.

Explosion possible. Serious injury or equipment damage could occur.

Follow directions carefully.

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 excavation. Use beacon to track bore path. Have someone observe clearance between drill head and backreamer when crossing a line.

• Have gas shut off while work is in progress. Have gas company test lines before returning them to service.

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Classify Jobsite

Crystalline Silica (Quartz) Dust Precautions

Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct

equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment.

To help avoid injury:

• Use water spray or other means to control dust when cutting, drilling, or working materials such as concrete, sand, or rock containing quartz. The dust may contain silica.

• Workers exposed to dust must wear appropriate breathing protection. Silica dust may cause lung disease and is known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Follow OSHA or other guidelines for exposure to crystalline silica when trenching, sawing or drilling through material that might produce dust containing crystalline silica (quartz).

Other Jobsite Precautions

You may need to use different methods to safely avoid other underground hazards. Talk with those knowledgeable about hazards present at each site to determine which precautions should be taken or if job should be attempted.

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Plan Bore Path

Plan the bore path, from entry to end, before drilling begins. The Ditch Witch Trac Management System Plus is available for planning your bore path. See your Ditch Witch dealer for details.

If not using Trac Management System Plus, mark the bore path on the ground with spray paint or flags, 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 of drill pipe, bend and tension limits of pullback material, pipe lengths, and location of all underground utilities.

For less complicated bores, plan the bore based on four measurements:

• recommended bend limit

• entry pitch

• minimum setback

• minimum depth

IMPORTANT: See the following pages for more information about these measurements. If not using Trac Management System Plus, see “Bore Path Calculator” on page 73 and use these measurements to help plan your bore.

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Plan Bore Path

Recommended Bend Limits

NOTICE: Only use approved JT60 Power Pipe HD, All Terrain Power Pipe, or Power Pipe Forged with this drilling unit.

Ditch Witch drill pipes are designed to bend slightly during operation. Slight bending allows for steering and correcting direction. Bending beyond recommended limits will cause damage that might not be visible. This damage adds up and will later lead to sudden drill pipe failure.

IMPORTANT: Consider recommended bend limits during any bend, not just during bore entry.

Pipe Pitch

Ditch Witch drill pipe is tested to bend at a maximum percent pitch. For JT60 or JT60 All Terrain drill pipe, make sure pitch (A) changes no

more than 7% over the full length of each pipe.

NOTICE: Bending drill pipe more sharply than recommended will damage pipe and cause failure over time. Changes in pitch must be equally distributed over the length of a pipe. Maximum changes in pitch within 1-2’ (300-600 mm) of pipe create sharp bends that will damage pipe.

Monitor the pitch of each pipe with the remote display on the operator’s console. (See tracking system operation instructions.)

Bend Radius

JT60 All Terrain drill pipes have a tested minimum

bend radius of 205’ (63 m). This means that a 90degree bend in the bore path:

• has a radius (A) of 205’ (63 m)

• requires approximately 471’ (143.6 m) of drill pipe (B).

NOTICE: Bending drill pipe more sharply than recommended will damage the pipe and cause failure over time.

• If bend radius is reduced, drill pipe life is reduced.

• If bend radius is increased, drill pipe life is increased.

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Plan Bore Path

JT60 Power Pipe drill pipes have a tested minimum bend radius of 170’ (57.8 m). This means that a 90degree bend in the bore path:

• has a radius (A) of 170’ (57.8 m)

• requires approximately 267’ (81.4 m) of drill pipe (B). JT60 Power Pipe Forged drill pipes have a tested

minimum bend radius of 168.7’ (51.4 m). This means that a 90-degree bend in the bore path:

• has a radius (A) of 168.7’ (51.4 m)

• requires approximately 265’ (80.8 m) of drill pipe (B).

NOTICE: Bending drill pipe more sharply than recommended will damage the pipe and cause failure over time.

• If bend radius is reduced, drill pipe life is reduced.

• If bend radius is increased, drill pipe life is increased.

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IMPORTANT: Use the charts on the next page to keep bends within safe limits.

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Plan Bore Path

Pipe-By-Pipe Bend Limits - JT60 Power Pipe HD

Pipe

(C)

1 0’ 7.9” 14’ 11.8” 10 61’ 11.9” 131’ 3.4” 2 2’ 7.7” 29’ 10.1” 11 73’ 11.8” 140’ 3.4’ 3 5’ 11.1” 44’ 5.7” 12 86’ 8.6” 148’ 2.4” 4 10’ 5.7” 58’ 9.1” 13 100’ 1.2” 154’ 11.6” 5 16’ 3.3” 72’ 7.1” 14 114’ 0.3” 160’ 6.3” 6 23’ 3.3” 85’ 10.3” 15 128’ 4.7” 164’ 10.0” 7 31’ 4.9” 98’ 5.4” 16 143’ 0.9” 167’ 10.3” 8 40’ 7.5” 110’ 3.4” 17 157’ 11.7” 169’ 6.9” 9 50’ 10.1” 121’ 3.0” 18 170’ 170’

Deflection (A) Forward (B) Pipe

(C)

Deflection (A) Forward (B)

Pipe-By-Pipe Bend Limits - JT60 Power Pipe Forged

Pipe

(C)

1 0’ 8.0” 14’ 11.8” 10 62’ 3.7” 131’ 0.8”

Deflection (A) Forward (B Pipe

(C)

Deflection (A) Forward (B)

2 2’ 7.9” 29’ 10.1” 11 74’ 4.2” 140’ 0.1” 3 5’ 11.5” 44’ 5.6” 12 87’ 1.6” 147’ 10.2” 4 10’ 6.5” 58’ 9.0” 13 100’ 6.7” 154’ 6.3” 5 16’ 4.4” 72’ 6.7” 14 114’ 6.3” 157’ 11.8” 6 23’ 4.8” 85’ 9.7” 15 128’ 11.1” 164’ 2.1” 7 31’ 7.0” 98’ 4.5” 16 143’ 7.6” 167’ 1.0” 8 40’ 10.1” 110’ 2.0” 17 158’ 6.5” 168’ 8.1” 9 51’ 1.4” 121’ 1.1” 18 169’ 169’

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Plan Bore Path

Pipe-By-Pipe Bend Limits - JT60 Power Pipe All Terrain

Pipe

(C)

1 0’ 5.9” 14’ 3.0” 13 78’ 3.1” 161’ 1.5” 2 1’ 11.8” 28’ 5.1” 14 89’ 9.2” 169’ 6.6” 3 4’ 5.4” 42’ 5.6” 15 101’ 9.9” 177’ 1.8” 4 7’ 10.6” 56’ 3.7” 16 114’ 4.7” 183’ 10.7” 5 12’ 3.3” 69’ 10.5” 17 127’ 4.7” 189’ 8.9” 6 17’ 7.2” 83’ 1.2” 18 140’ 9.2” 194’ 8.1” 7 23’ 9.9” 95’ 11.1” 19 154’ 5.4” 198’ 8.0” 8 30’ 11.2” 108’ 3.4” 20 168’ 4.6” 201’ 8.4’ 9 38’ 10.5” 120’ 1.4” 21 182’ 5.9” 203’ 9.1” 10 47’ 7.5” 131’ 4.5” 22 196’ 8.5” 204’ 10.0” 11 57’ 1.7” 141’ 11.9” 23 205’ 205’ 12 67’ 4.4” 151’ 11.1”

Deflection (A) Forward (B) Pipe

(C)

Deflection (A) Forward (B)

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Plan Bore Path

Entry Pitch

Entry pitch is the slope of the drill frame compared with the slope of the ground. Determine entry pitch one of two ways:

1. With Pitch Beacon

• Lay pitch beacon on the ground and read pitch.

• Lay pitch beacon on drill frame and read pitch.

• Subtract ground pitch from drilling unit pitch.

2. With Measurements

• Measure from the ground 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 multiply by 100. This is your pitch.

IMPORTANT: A shallow entry pitch (A1) allows you to reach horizontal sooner and with less bending. Increasing entry pitch (A2) makes minimum setback longer and deeper.

Minimum Setback

Setback is the distance from the entry point to where pipe becomes horizontal (B1).

NOTICE: If setback is too small (B2), you will exceed bend limits and damage the pipe.

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Plan Bore Path

Minimum Depth

Because you must bend pipe gradually, entry pitch and bend limits determine how deep the pipe will be when it becomes horizontal. This is called the minimum depth.

• To reduce minimum depth (D1), reduce entry pitch. This also decreases setback.

• To increase minimum depth (D2), increase entry pitch. This also increases setback.

Bore Path Calculator

Entry pitch, setback, and minimum depth work together with bend limits 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.

JT60 Power Pipe HD

Minimum depth (D) Entry pitch (A) Setback (B) Depth to begin steering (S)

4’ 10” 18”/10.0° 42’ 2” 2’ 3” 5’ 7” 19%/11.0° 45’ 1” 2.6” 6’ 5” 21%/12.0° 47’ 11” 2’ 8” 7’ 3” 23%/13.0° 50’ 9” 2’ 11” 8’ 2” 25%/14.0° 53’ 7” 3’ 2” 9’ 2” 27%/15.0° 56’ 5” 3’ 4” 10’ 2” 29%/16.0° 59’ 3” 3’ 7”

IMPORTANT: Numbers in table based on 170’ (51.8 m) minimum bend radius, beacon housing, EZ- Connect, connector, transition sub, and 1/3 of first drill pipe (L, totaling 12’ 10” [3.9 m]) in the ground before steering.

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Plan Bore Path

JT60 Power Pipe Forged

Minimum depth (D) Entry pitch (A) Setback (B) Depth to begin steering (S)

4’ 10” 18”/10.0° 41’ 12” 2’ 3” 5’ 7” 19%/11.0° 44’ 10” 2’ 6” 6’ 5” 21%/12.0° 47’ 9” 2’ 8” 7’ 3” 23%/13.0° 50’ 6” 2’ 11” 8’ 2” 25%/14.0° 53’ 4” 3’ 2” 9’ 1” 27%/15.0° 56’ 2” 3’ 4” 10’ 1” 29%/16.0° 58’ 11” 3’ 7”

IMPORTANT: Numbers in table based on 168.7’ (51.4 m) minimum bend radius, beacon housing, EZ- Connect, connector, transition sub, and 1/3 of first drill pipe (L, totaling 12’ 10” [3.9 m]) in the ground before steering.

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Plan Bore Path

JT60 Power Pipe AT

Minimum depth (D) Entry pitch (A) Setback (B) Depth to begin steering (S)

5’ 4” 18”/10.0° 47’ 12” 2’ 3” 6’ 2” 19%/11.0° 51’ 6” 2’ 5” 7’ 2” 21%/12.0° 54’ 11” 2’ 8” 8’1” 23%/13.0° 58’ 5” 2’ 10” 9’ 2” 25%/14.0° 61’ 10” 3’ 1” 10’ 3” 27%/15.0° 65’ 3” 3’ 4” 11’ 5” 29%/16.0° 68’ 7” 3’ 6”

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Prepare Jobsite

Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment.

To help prevent injury:

• Classify jobsite as electric if jobsite classification is in question or if the possibility of unmarked electric utilities exists.

• Cutting high voltage cable can cause electrocution. Expose lines by hand before digging.

Mark Bore Path

Mark your planned bore path and all located utility lines with flags or paint.

Prepare Entry Point

For bore to be successful, first pipe must be straight as it enters the ground.

To help ensure that the first pipe does not bend, dig a small starting hole so that the first pipe is drilled into a vertical surface.

To prevent bending or straining pipe, position drilling unit for straight entry.

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Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment

Check Supplies

• receiver/transmitter or tracker with spare batteries

• beacons with new and spare batteries

• two-way radios with new and spare batteries

• hydraulic wrench (see “Hydratong Wrenches” on page 141)

• transition sub

• anchoring equipment and accessories

• bits, screens, nozzles (see “Downhole Tools” on page 136)

• adapters, pipe, beacon housings

• marking flags or paint

• water and additional hoses

• fuel

• drilling fluid additives (see “Drilling Fluid” on page 128)

• spare fuses

• keys

• backreamers, swivels, pulling devices (see “Backreamers” on page 138)

• wash down hose and spray gun

• duct tape

• spray lubricant

• tool joint compound (see “Recommended Lubricants/Service Key” on page 170)

• electrically insulating boots and gloves. Boots must have high tops and meet the electric hazard protection requirements of ASTM F2413 when tested at 14,000 volts. Tuck legs of pants completely inside boots.

• personal protective equipment, such as hard hat and safety glasses

• notepad and pencil

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Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment

Prepare Equipment

Fluid Levels

• fuel

• hydraulic fluid

• engine coolant

• battery charge

• engine oil

Condition and Function

• filters (air, oil, hydraulic)

• fluid pump

• couplers

• tires and tracks

• pumps and motors

• drilling fluid mixer

• hoses and valves

• water tanks

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Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment

Select Drilling Mode

Three drilling setups are available with this unit:

• AT rock mode

• AT dirt mode

• JT mode

Select the best setup based on jobsite conditions.

Mode Situation used Downhole tools Capabilities

AT Rock

AT dirt

JT Soft or intermittent soft rock or other

Once drilling mode has been selected, configure drilling unit to match mode.

Rock, soft rock, other non-compressible soils. Any other situation with difficult steering because of hard soil conditions.

When one bore out of several can be better or more quickly done with conventional downhole tools. This bore is such that changing to JT pipe is not practical.

compressible soils.

• All Terrain drill pipe

• Rockmaster tool

• All Terrain drill pipe

• beacon housing

• transition sub

• standard JT tools

• JT drill pipe

• standard JT tools

• 60,000 lb (266 kN) of thrust

• dither

• inner rotation

• 60,000 lb (266 kN) of thrust

• dither

• no inner rotation

• 60,000 lb (266 kN) of thrust

• no dither

• no inner rotation

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Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment

Prepare Drilling Unit

AT Rock Mode

• Verify unit has not been converted to JT mode. Ensure All Terrain SaverLok, shuttle stops, pipe gripper pads, pipe guide blocks, pipe wiper, shuttle stop, wrench jaw blocks, and pipe lifter pads are installed.

• Inspect Rockmaster tool and select bit based on jobsite conditions.

• Use drill bit type anchors.

• Load All Terrain pipe and pipe box onto unit.

• Move mode selector switch to AT Rock position.

AT Dirt Mode

• Use transition sub between All Terrain pipe and beacon housing. Select soil bit based on jobsite conditions.

• Use auger type anchors if in soft soil conditions.

• Load All Terrain pipe and pipe box onto unit.

• Move mode selector switch to AT DIRT position.

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Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment

JT Mode

IMPORTANT: Use conversion kit (p/n 101-136) and refer to installation instructions (p/n 051-329).

• Install SaverLok, pipe gripper pads, pipe guide blocks, pipe wiper, shuttle stop, wrench jaw blocks, and pipe lifter pads sized to handle Mach 1 pipe.

• Use standard transition sub and beacon housing. Select soil bit based on jobsite conditions.

• Use auger type anchors.

• Load JT pipe and pipe box onto unit.

NOTICE: Do not put JT pipe into a large All Terrain pipe box. Pipe can jam and box can be damaged. Use JT pipe box.

• Move mode selector switch to JT position.

Assemble Accessories

Fire Extinguisher

If required, mount a fire extinguisher near the power unit but away from possible points of ignition. The fire extinguisher should always be classified for both oil and electric fires. It should meet legal and regulatory requirements.

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Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment

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Drive

Chapter Contents

Start Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Steer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Shut Down Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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Start Unit

1. Insert key.

2. Turn ignition switch to the run position (key on, engine off). Engine preheat indicator (on engine display) will light.

3. Wait for engine preheat indicator to go off before starting.

4. Run engine at low throttle for 5 minutes.

Steer Unit

IMPORTANT: Survey field of vision before operating the machine and position all mirrors provided to

ensure that visibility is not restricted.

To steer drilling unit, follow instructions for type of steering desired. To steer while moving forward, push forward and then move to left or right.

Drilling unit will gradually turn to left or right. To steer while moving backward, pull back and then move to left or right.

Drilling unit will gradually turn to left or right. For tight steering in low speed, move control to center position and then to a

corner. Tracks will counter-rotate and turn drilling unit in a tight circle.

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Steer Unit

Safe Slope Operation

Tipover possible. Machine can tip over and crush you.

To help avoid injury:

• Always operate with heavy end uphill.

• Drive cautiously at all times.

• Never jerk control levers. Use a steady even motion.

• Do not park unit on slope without lowering anchor frame to the ground, returning all controls to neutral position, shutting down unit, and applying parking brake.

Operating safely on a slope depends upon many factors including:

• Distribution of machine weight, including front loading and absence of load

• Height of load

• Even or rough ground conditions

• Potential for ground giving way causing unplanned tilt forward, reverse or sideways

• Nearness of ditches, ruts, stumps or other obstructions and sudden changes in slope

• Speed

• Turning

• Braking performance

• Operator skill

These varying factors make it impractical to specify a maximum safe operating angle in this manual. It is therefore important for the operator to be aware of these conditions and adjust operation accordingly. Maximum engine angle and braking performance are two absolute limits which must never be exceeded. These maximums are stated below since they are design limits. These design limits usually exceed the operating limits and must never be used alone to establish safe operating angle for variable conditions.

Maximum engine lubrication angle – 43° Maximum service brake retarding force – equal to traction of both tracks. Maximum secondary brake retarding force – equal to traction of one track. Maximum park brake holding force – equal to traction of both tracks.

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Shut Down Unit

1. Stop track movement.

2. Engage parking brake.

3. Run engine at low throttle for 3 minutes to cool.

4. Turn ignition switch to STOP.

5. Remove key.

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Transport

Chapter Contents

Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

• Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

• Tie Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

• Unload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

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Lift

This machine is not configured for lifting. If the machine must be lifted, load machine into a container or onto a platform appropriate for lifting. See “Specifications” for weight of machine.

Pipe Box Lifting Procedure

Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury. Use

proper procedures and equipment or stay away.

Pipe box lifting points are identified by lifting decals. Lifting at other points is unsafe and can damage equipment.

Ensure that proper remove/install procedure is followed. See “Remove/ Install Pipe Box” on page 147.

Use crane capable of supporting the equipment's size and weight. See “Specifications” on page 207 or measure and weigh equipment before lifting.

IMPORTANT: Lift only one box of pipe at a time.

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Haul

Load

Crushing weight. If load falls or moves it could kill or crush you. Use

proper procedures and equipment or stay away.

To help avoid injury:

• Load and unload trailer on level ground.

• Verify that trailer wheels are blocked.

• Attach trailer to vehicle before loading or unloading.

• Place ten to fifteen percent of total vehicle weight (equipment plus trailer) on tongue to help prevent trailer sway.

1. Fasten and adjust seat belt.

2. Start drilling unit engine.

3. Move drilling unit to rear of trailer and align with ramps or center of trailer bed.

4. Slow engine to low throttle and slowly drive unit onto trailer.

5. Lower stabilizers to trailer floor.

6. Lower drill frame to trailer floor.

7. Stop engine when unit is safely positioned on trailer bed.

8. Attach tiedowns to drilling unit where tiedown decals are located.

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Haul

Tie Down

Points

Tiedown points are identified by tiedown decals. Securing to trailer at other points is unsafe and can damage machinery.

Procedure

NOTICE:

• Wrenches can open after engine shutdown. Ensure that any pipe in wrenches is attached to spindle and downhole tools are removed from the pipe before transport.

• Use Grade 7-3/8” (18.7 cm) transport chain to secure drilling unit.

Loop a transport chain around each tie down point. See chart below for correct distances between tiedown ends. Make sure tiedowns are

tight before transporting.

Distance Measurement

A greater than 18” B less than 50” C greater than 10”

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Tow

Unload

Crushing weight. If load falls or moves it could kill or crush you. Use

proper procedures and equipment or stay away.

To help avoid injury:

• Load and unload trailer on level ground.

• Ensure trailer wheels are blocked.

• Attach trailer to vehicle before loading or unloading.

1. Lower trailer or ramps.

2. Fasten and adjust seat belt.

3. Remove tiedowns.

4. Start drilling unit engine.

5. Raise stabilizers.

6. Raise drill frame.

7. Slow engine to low throttle and slowly back unit down trailer or ramps.

Tow

Under normal conditions, drilling unit should not be towed. If unit breaks down and towing is necessary:

• tow for short distances at less than 1 mph (1.6 km/h),

• attach chains to indicated tow points facing towing vehicle,

• use maximum towing force of 1.5 times unit weight,

• disengage track planetaries.

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Tow

To disengage track planetaries, reverse small cover plate in center of planetary on each track drive.

IMPORTANT: When planetaries are disengaged, unit has no brakes.

A. Normal operation B. Towing To attach chains to tow points, determine which points are facing towing vehicle. If back tow points are facing towing vehicle, choose option A or B.

Option A: Loop chain through both tow points and attach to common cross member. Always pull straight back.

Option B: Loop chain through each tow point and attach chains to towing vehicle. Always pull straight back.

If front tow points are facing towing vehicle, loop chain through tow point and pull straight forward.

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Conduct a Bore

Chapter Contents

Position Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Connect Fluid System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Prime Drilling Fluid Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Operate Carriage Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Clamp Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Assemble Drill String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

• Prepare Beacon Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

• Attach Transition Sub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

• Attach Beacon Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

• Connect Drill Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Drill First Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

• JT Mode/AT Dirt Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

• AT Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Swab the Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Enable Automated Pipeloader System . . . . . . . 103

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Add Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Correct Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

• Basic Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

• Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

• Drill Head Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Record Bore Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Surface Drill Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Assemble Backream String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Remove Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Remove Pullback Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

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Position Equipment

1. Review bore plan and select drilling unit position and fluid unit position.

2. Move equipment into selected positions.

Connect Fluid System

Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury.

Know location of lines and stay away.

To help avoid injury, do not connect drilling unit to a public or private (business or home) water supply. If an electrical strike occurs while drilling unit is connected to a fluid system, the fluid system will also become electrified.

1. Connect fluid hose from mixing system to drilling fluid pump. A 3” (76 mm) or larger, non-collapsible hose is required.

2. Install y-strainer between mixing unit and drilling fluid pump. Position strainer so that drilling fluid flows in the direction of the arrow. In most cases, positioning strainer at outlet of mixing unit gives best results.

IMPORTANT: Clean y-strainer regularly.

Start System

1. Start drilling unit and remote fluid unit. Allow both engines to warm up.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that mixture of drilling fluid matches drilling conditions.

2. Enable tracker control mode if desired. See “Tracker Control” on page 133.

3. Press top of drilling unit throttle switch until engine is at full throttle.

4. Press and hold quick fill fluid pump switch until pipe fills and fluid pressure begins to rise.

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Prime Drilling Fluid Pump

Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage.

Learn to use equipment correctly.

To help avoid injury, prime the drilling fluid pump before use. Failure to prime the drilling fluid pump will cause flow fluctuations, which will make it difficult to control the wash wand.

Pressurized fluid or air could pierce skin and cause injury

or death. Stay away.

Prime drilling fluid pump each time the tank is changed. To prime the pump:

1. Fill drilling fluid hose and connect hose to unit.

2. Operate mixing/transfer pump at full speed for 1 - 3 minutes to discharge air from 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.

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Operate Carriage Control

The thrust/rotation control has eight zones that allow four basic functions (forward, backward, clockwise, counterclockwise) to be combined. The chart below summarizes functions that occur when control is put at a combined position. Operator must be in seat for control to function.

Carriage Movement Rotation Direction

forward clockwise

backward counterclockwise

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Clamp Pipe

Turning shaft can kill you or crush arm or leg. Stay away.

To help avoid injury, clamp pipe only where shown. Clamping anywhere else on the pipe will weaken the pipe. Pipe can later break, even when operating under normal loads.

Clamp on pipe when joint is centered between wrenches (1 and 2). Always clamp on the larger diameter areas on either side of the tool joint face.

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Assemble Drill String

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JT mode AT Dirt mode AT Rock mode

1. beacon housing

2. bit

3. transition sub

4. JT60 drill pipe

1. beacon housing

2. bit

3. transition sub

4. JT60 All Terrain drill pipe

1. Rockmaster tool

2. bit

3. JT60 All Terrain drill pipe

IMPORTANT: If no part number is listed, contact your Ditch Witch dealer about available options.

Prepare Beacon Housing

1. Select nozzles (JT and AT Dirt modes only) and bit.

IMPORTANT: A variety of nozzles and bits are available to suit your particular job conditions. See “Downhole Tools” on page 136 for more information, or contact your Ditch Witch dealer.

2. Insert nozzle into beacon housing (JT and AT Dirt modes only).

3. Attach bit to beacon housing.

4. Install beacon, following beacon instructions for:

• battery replacement

• beacon positioning

5. Install beacon housing lid. See “Beacon Housings” on page 137.

6. Follow beacon instructions to check beacon operation.

7. Follow tracker instructions to calibrate beacon.

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Assemble Drill String

Attach Transition Sub

Use either machine torque or Hydratong wrenches to attach transition sub.

Machine Torque

1. Pull transition sub into front wrench.

2. Close wrench.

3. Lube joints.

4. Slowly make up joint.

5. Use full machine torque to tighten joint fully.

Hydratong

1. Lube joints with TJC.

2. Attach Hydratong to the joint in the join position and tighten joint. See “Hydratong Wrenches” on page 141.

Attach Beacon Housing

1. Attach downhole tool to transition sub and hand tighten.

2. Attach Hydratong to the joint in the join position and tighten joint. See “Hydratong Wrenches” on page 141.

Ditch Witch JT60AT User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Overview

Serial Number Location

Intended Use

Equipment Modification

Unit Components

Operator Orientation

About This Manual

Bulleted Lists

Numbered Lists

Foreword

Safety

Guidelines

Emergency Procedures

Electric Strike Description

If an Electric Line is Damaged

If a Gas Line is Damaged

If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged

If Machine Catches on Fire

Safety Alert Classifications

Machine Safety Alerts

Controls

Setup Controls

Anchor System Console

Left Control Console

Engine Display

Status Indicators

ESID Strike Display

ESID Application Display

Drilling Controls

Wrench Control

Right Control Console

Operation Controls

Gauges and Indicators

Drill/Drive Control

Seat

Cab Controls

Top/Rear

Override Box

Battery

Engine Compartment

Rear Console

Operation Overview

Planning

Setting Up at Jobsite

Drilling

Backreaming

Backreaming Tips

Leaving Jobsite

Storing Equipment

Prepare

Gather Information

Review Job Plan

Notify One-Call Services

Examine Pullback Material

Arrange for Traffic Control

Plan for Emergency Services

Inspect Site

Identify Hazards

Select Start and End Points

Classify Jobsite

Inspect Jobsite

Select a Classification

Apply Precautions

Plan Bore Path

Recommended Bend Limits

Entry Pitch

Minimum Setback

Minimum Depth

Bore Path Calculator

Prepare Jobsite

Mark Bore Path

Prepare Entry Point

Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment

Check Supplies

Prepare Equipment

Select Drilling Mode