Anchors, Jt60/jt60 all terrain operator’s manual – Ditch Witch JT60AT User Manual
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JT60/JT60 All Terrain Operator’s Manual
Anchor System
Anchors
Select Anchor
Two anchor types are available. Choose the correct anchor type based on jobsite conditions.
Drive Anchors (Rock)
1.
Raise anchor shaft to top of anchor frame.
2.
Use high speed rotation and low thrust
speed to drive anchor into ground.
3.
When cap (1) reaches centering tube (2),
stop driving the anchor. Carefully position
cap into centering tube, then finish driving
the anchor.
4.
Anchor is set when auger shaft flange (3)
rests firmly on cap (1) and centering tube
(2).
5.
Repeat process for other anchor.
6.
Leave anchors attached to anchor
drivers.
Anchor type
Situation used
rock bit
hard/soft rock, asphalt, concrete, cobble
auger bit
soft soil to hard soil, soft rock
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to operate anchor controls while drill fluid is on. Drill fluid operation may
divert power from anchor system so that anchor controls perform poorly.
NOTICE: Centering cap MUST be
positioned in centering tube to
prevent damage to anchor.