Ditch Witch JT2020 User Manual
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JT2020 Mach 1 Operator’s Manual
Systems and Equipment - 129
Tracker Control
CMW
Disable Thrust and Rotation
1.
When drill head enters target pit or exits the ground, 
turn off tracker.
After 8-16 seconds, green tracker control light 
(shown), located on drilling unit anchoring console, 
will come on. Hydraulic power to thrust and rotation 
will be disabled.
2.
Change downhole tools.
3.
If you are tracking backreamer’s path, turn on 
tracker and enable code transmission. After 8-16 
seconds, green tracker control light on drilling unit 
anchoring console will go off and thrust and 
rotation will function.
If you are not tracking backreamer’s path, 
install tracker control key (shown) on drilling unit. Green tracker control light on drilling unit anchoring 
console will go off and thrust and rotation will function.
IMPORTANT: Tracker operator cannot disable thrust 
and rotation from tracker if tracker control key 
(shown) is installed in drilling unit and turned to the 
disable position. See “Tracker control key” on 
page 22 for more information.
Incorrect procedures
could result in death, injury, or 
property damage. Learn to use 
equipment correctly.
NOTICE: If you are not using tracker control, turn off 
drilling unit before changing downhole tools.