Working under drilling unit, Opening/closing front hood, Jt5 operator’s manual – Ditch Witch JT5 User Manual
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JT5 Operator’s
Manual
Service - 129
Service Precautions
CMW
Working Under Drilling Unit
Before working under area of drilling unit
supported by a stabilizer, make sure drilling unit is
parked on hard surface.
1.
Remove yellow cylinder lock from storage at
rear of pipe box and place over extended
cylinder rod (shown) with curved ends toward
stabilizer shoe.
2.
Raise stabilizer to lower unit until load is
supported by cylinder lock.
Opening/Closing Front Hood
To open
1.
Unlock hood at outside latches (1).
2.
Press key lock buttons to release latches and
tip hood toward you.
3.
Lift hood to remove.
To close
1.
Align pins (2) with designated holes.
2.
Secure latches (1). Lock if necessary.
Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury. Use
proper procedures and equipment or stay away.