Ditch Witch FXT50 - Manual (Page 63)

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FX50 Operator’s Manual
Drain Tank
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Drain Tank
1. Ensure that unit is hitched to vehicle. See “Hitch Trailer” on page 50.
2. Haul unit to approved dumping area.
3. Open drain/outlet valve and inlet valve.
4. Allow tank to drain in the horizontal position until
tank is approximately half drained. Monitor sight
glasses.
5. When tank is half drained, start engine and run at
low idle.
6. Tilt tank up to help flush solids from tank.
7. Lower tank to the full horizontal position.
8. Close drain/outlet valve and inlet valve.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN: Turn ignition switch to STOP.
Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property
damage. Learn to use equipment correctly.
To help avoid injury:
• Do not unhitch unit from tow vehicle before or during dumping. A freestanding unit can
become unstable when tilting tank.
• Do not unlatch door with tank tilted up.
• Do not unlatch vacuum boom (optional) with tank tilted up.
Breathing crystalline silica dust may cause lung disease. Cutting,
drilling, or working materials such as concrete, sand, or rock containing quartz may
result in exposure to silica dust. Use dust control methods or appropriate breathing
protection when exposed to silica dust.
NOTICE: Do not drive with tank or door raised.