Ditch Witch JT1220 - Manual (Page 106)

JT1220 Mach 1 Operator’s Manual
Conduct a Bore - 105
Add Pipe
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5. Connect pipe to saver sub.
• Move carriage forward until saver sub meets pipe.
• Slowly rotate spindle clockwise. Carriage will move forward automatically as threads screw
together.
6. Connect new pipe.
7. Press and hold quick fill fluid pump switch until pipe fills and fluid pressure begins to rise.
8. Rotate spindle.
9. Slowly move carriage forward. Adjust rotation speed control according to bit size and soil conditions.
10. Engage and set cruise control as desired. See “Cruise Control” on page 140.
11. Monitor gauges.
12. Locate drill head with tracker at least every half-length of pipe.
IMPORTANT: Always rotate clockwise unless breaking pipe joint. Rotating counterclockwise will
unscrew joints.
Manual Pipeloader Controls Automated Pipeloader Control
• Slowly move carriage forward until pipe
ends touch.
• To screw pipes together and fully torque
joint, slowly rotate pipe until spindle stops
turning and full pressure is developed.
• Open wrench.
• Open grippers.
• Retract shuttles fully.
• Lower pipe lifters.
• Slowly move carriage forward and rotate
spindle until pipe screws together.
• To screw pipes together and fully torque
joint, slowly rotate pipe until spindle stops
turning and full pressure is developed.
• Open wrench.
• Press resume. Green control cycle light
will come on.
• Grippers will open, shuttles will retract,
pipe lifters will lower, and then green
control cycle light will flash.