RIDGID K-2000 - Manual (Page 10)

K-2000 Municipal Sewer Cleaning Machine
Ridge Tool Company • Elyria, Ohio • U.S.A. 8
5. As machine moves forward and rod handler should
push downward on rod with rod guided between
thumbs and palms of hands with fingers extended.
WARNING
The arcing of rod at manhole should not exceed 3
feet. This will prevent rod handler from losing con-
trol of rotating rod.
6. When machine is approximately 8 feet from man-
hole, release clutch handle and place propulsion
FOR/OFF/REV SWITCH in OFF position.
7. Uncouple rod from rod driver assembly.
8. Place FOR/OFF/REV SWITCH in REV position.
9. Drive machine backwards about 10 feet by rotating
propulsion clutch handle forward to horizontal po-
sition.
10. Connect additional rods and continue feeding rods by
following steps 1 through 10.
Figure 9 – Clutch Handle in Remote Control Housing
11. If tool gets “hung-up” in obstruction, release clutch
handle and disengage propulsion clutch handle
by rotating to vertical position.
Figure 10 – Operating Machine
WARNING
If kinking of rod occurs move all people to rear of
machine before reversing machine. Violent whip-
ping action of rod could cause serious injury.
12. Drive machine backwards (steps 8 and 9) to release
tool and then proceed through obstruction (steps 1
through 10) some distance to make sure line is clear.
NOTE! With a little practice operator will learn to go at
pace which is most effective.
13. When completed, drive machine backwards to re-
move rod from sewer with rod rotating in forward
direction.
Stopping Engine/Generator
Put ON/OFF SWITCH to OFF position.
Maintenance Instructions
NOTE! If any maintenance is required other than that
listed below take K-2000 to an authorized RIDGID
Warranty Repair Center or return it to the factory.
Driver Jaws
Clean and lubricate driver jaws with oil after each use.
Clutch Casting and Main Bearing
Grease the clutch casting and main bearing every
three months. Grease gear segment every three months.
Drive Chain
PROPULSION DRIVE CHAIN should be oiled every month.
Check the propulsion unit (reduction gear unit) for proper
oil level.
Chain and Clutch
Lubricate chain and clutch parts every month.
Wheels
The tires must carry 60 pounds of pressure at all times.
Grease the wheels at fittings.
Engine/Generator
For maintenance instructions, refer to power plant in-
struction manual in tool box.
Remote Control
Housing
Hold Down to
Rotate Rods
Clutch Handle
Leather Gloves
(Standard Equipment)
WARNING!
Do not ever reverse ma-
chine to release a kink in
rod until man at manhole is
behind machine. Violent
whipping action of rod
could cause serious injury.
Lateral Opening