Ditch Witch JT5 - Manual (Page 136)

JT5 Operator’s Manual
Service - 135
Startup/10 Hour
CMW
Check Hydraulic Fluid Level
Check hydraulic fluid level before startup and every
10 hours of operation. Maintain fluid level at
halfway point on sight glass (2) when engine is off
and fluid is cool. Add THF at hydraulic fluid fill (1)
as necessary.
Check Pipe Auto Lubricator Spray
Nozzle (Optional)
Check pipe auto lubricator spray nozzle before
startup and every 10 hours of operation. Ensure
that nozzle is free of obstructions and operates
properly. Clean as needed.
Check Pipe Auto Lubricator TJC Level
(Optional)
Check pipe auto lubricator TJC level before startup
and every 10 hours of operation. Change cartridge
as needed. See “Change Lubricator TJC Tube” on
page 147 for procedure.
NOTICE: Ditch Witch tool joint compound is
specially formulated to work with Ditch Witch
pipe lubrication system. Use of other tool joint
compounds will clog system. See
“Recommended Lubricants/Service Key” on
page 130 for more information.
NOTICE: Ditch Witch tool joint compound is
specially formulated to work with Ditch Witch
pipe lubrication system. Use of other tool joint
compounds will clog system. See
“Recommended Lubricants/Service Key” on
page 130 for more information.