Ditch Witch JT60AT - Manual (Page 144)

Systems and Equipment - 144
JT60/JT60 All Terrain Operator’s Manual
Drill Pipe
Use Caps and Plugs
Before transporting in dusty conditions or
prolonged storage, install caps and plugs to male
and female ends of pipe and to SaverLok.
Replace Worn SaverLok
Because each pipe comes in contact with the SaverLok, check SaverLok regularly for wear. Replace it
when it is worn, or it will damage your drill pipe. See Service chapter for replacement procedure.
Precondition a new SaverLok the same way you do new pipe. See “Precondition New Pipe” on page 143.
Rotate Pipe Order
Because the lead drill pipe is in the ground longer, it is subjected to higher shock loads and experiences
more wear. To help spread this wear evenly over all pipe, move the lead pipe from the previous job to the
back of the string, and move every other pipe forward one position.