Ditch Witch JT9 - Manual (Page 43)

Operation Overview - 42
JT9 Operator’s Manual
Planning
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Planning
1. Gather information about jobsite. See page 47.
2. Inspect jobsite. See page 48.
3. Classify jobsite. See page 50.
4. Plan bore path. See page 53.
5. Check supplies and prepare equipment. See page 59.
6. Load equipment. See page 66.
Setting Up at Jobsite
1. Prepare jobsite. See page 58.
2. Unload drilling unit from trailer. See page 69.
3. Position drilling unit and frame. See page 73.
4. Assemble strike system. See page 93.
5. Anchor drilling unit. See page 93.
6. Calibrate tracker with beacon that will be installed in beacon housing. See tracker operator’s manual.
Drilling
1. Start system. See page 73.
2. Prime drilling fluid pump. See page 73.
3. Engage tracker control if desired. See page 104.
4. Assemble drill string. See page 77.
5. Drill first pipe. See page 80.
6. Record bore path. See page 83.
7. Add pipe. See page 81.
8. Drill remaining pipes in pipe box.
• Correct direction. See page 82.
9. Surface drill head. See page 84.