Ditch Witch JT40 - Drilling and Backreaming Procedures

Operation Overview - 80 JT40/JT40 All Terrain Operator’s Manual
Planning
Planning
1. Gather information about jobsite. See page 85.
2. Inspect jobsite. See page 86.
3. Classify jobsite. See page 88.
4. Plan bore path. See page 91.
5. Check supplies and prepare equipment. See page 101.
6. Load equipment. See page 114.
Setting Up at Jobsite
1. Prepare jobsite. See page 100.
2. Mix drilling fluid. See page 158.
3. Unload drilling unit from trailer. See page 116.
4. Assemble drill string. See page 125.
5. Position drilling unit and drill frame. See page 121.
6. Assemble strike system. See page 152.
7. Anchor drilling unit. See page 149.
8. Connect fluid system. See page 121.
9. Calibrate tracker with beacon that will be installed in beacon housing. See tracker operator’s manual.