Antifreeze fluid excavation unit, Add antifreeze, Reclaim antifreeze – Ditch Witch FXT50 User Manual
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FX50 Operator’s Manual
Antifreeze Fluid Excavation Unit
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Antifreeze Fluid Excavation Unit
Add Antifreeze
Follow these steps for overnight or long-term storage of unit during cold weather.
1.
Fill antifreeze tank with a propylene-glycol based antifreeze.
2.
Ensure that water tank valve is closed.
3.
Open antifreeze tank valve.
4.
Connect water pressure hose to water lance.
5.
Start engine.
6.
Move water pump switch to on. If freshwater tank is empty, move to bypass.
7.
Squeeze water lance handle and run until antifreeze runs through the water lance.
8.
Move water pump switch to off.
9.
Close antifreeze tank supply valve.
10. Turn ignition switch to off.
11. Drain water tank completely.
Reclaim Antifreeze
1.
Turn water pressure down.
2.
Move water pump switch to on.
3.
Put end of water lance in antifreeze tank.
4.
Squeeze water lance handle and run until water comes out of lance.
5.
Move water pump switch to off.