Ditch Witch JT40 - Page 233

Service - 232 JT40/JT40 All Terrain Operator’s Manual
As Needed
Change Inner Water Swivel (Seal Kit)
Replace inner water swivel (seal kit) as needed.
Contact your Ditch Witch
®
dealer for replacement
parts.
To replace:
1. Remove SaverLok
®
and SaverLok connection.
Do not remove indexing dowels from spindle.
2. Remove hex stub (4) and spring (3) from drive
shaft.
3. Remove seal bodies (2).
4. Inspect set screw (1). To replace, thread new set screw fully into different hole using Loctite
®
242 or
equivalent.
5. Slide new small seal body onto drive shaft.
6. Lightly coat seal with SAE 30 engine oil and install large seal body.
7. Install hex stub and spring.
8. Install SaverLok connection and SaverLok. See page 235.
IMPORTANT: Use care when handling
main body to avoid seal contamination.
Do not allow grease to touch inner seals
during installation.
NOTICE: Do not run seals without lubrication. Damage will occur.
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