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Ditch Witch FM13V Operator's Manual

Ditch Witch FM13V Operator's Manual

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FM13V - SERVICE

SERIAL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER
Record the serial numbers and date of purchase of your
equipment in the spaces below.
Date of manufacture:
Date of purchase:
Fluid mixing unit serial
number:
1

SERVICE

FM13V - SERVICE
SERIAL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
Record the serial numbers and date of purchase of your
equipment in the spaces below.
Date of manufacture:
Date of purchase:
Fluid mixing unit serial
number:
1
SERVICE

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  • Page 1: Service

    FM13V - SERVICE FM13V - SERVICE SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER SERVICE SERVICE SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER Record the serial numbers and date of purchase of your Record the serial numbers and date of purchase of your equipment in the spaces below.

  • Page 2: Support Procedure

    Order genuine Ditch Witch replacement or repair parts from your Order genuine Ditch Witch replacement or repair parts from your authorized Ditch Witch dealer. Use of another manufacturer's authorized Ditch Witch dealer.

  • Page 3: Foreword

    If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch dealer. If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch dealer.
  • Page 4 The Charles Machine Works, Inc., Perry, Oklahoma Perry, Oklahoma , Ditch Witch, CMW, Jet Trac, Roto , Ditch Witch, CMW, Jet Trac, Roto Witch, Subsite, , and The Underground Authority Worldwide are Witch, Subsite, , and The Underground Authority Worldwide are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    FM13V - CONTENTS FM13V - CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS SERVICE ........1 SERVICE .
  • Page 6 SPECIFICATIONS ......43 FM13V ........43 FM13V .

  • Page 7: Overview

    FM13V - OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW The FM13V is a platform mounted venturi mixing system which The FM13V is a platform mounted venturi mixing system which mixes drilling fluid quickly and efficiently. It transfers drilling fluid mixes drilling fluid quickly and efficiently. It transfers drilling fluid for use with directional drilling systems.
  • Page 8 FM13V - OVERVIEW FM13V - OVERVIEW...

  • Page 9: Controls

    FM13V - CONTROLS FM13V - CONTROLS SWITCHES AND GAUGES SWITCHES AND GAUGES CONTROLS CONTROLS SWITCHES AND GAUGES SWITCHES AND GAUGES OVERVIEW OVERVIEW 1. ignition switch (electric start 6. choke 1. ignition switch (electric start 6. choke only) only) 2. auxiliary outlet (12VDC, 7.
  • Page 10 FM13V - CONTROLS FM13V - CONTROLS SWITCHES AND GAUGES SWITCHES AND GAUGES DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS Ignition Switch (Electric Start Only) Ignition Switch (Electric Start Only) This switch has three positions. This switch has three positions. • Insert key and turn clockwise to the “ON” position.
  • Page 11 FM13V - CONTROLS FM13V - CONTROLS SWITCHES AND GAUGES SWITCHES AND GAUGES Throttle Throttle This lever adjusts engine speed during mixing process. This lever adjusts engine speed during mixing process. • Move lever to the right to decrease engine speed.
  • Page 12 FM13V - CONTROLS FM13V - CONTROLS SWITCHES AND GAUGES SWITCHES AND GAUGES Engine Stop Switch Engine Stop Switch This switch controls power to the ignition system for electric This switch controls power to the ignition system for electric start units. This switch turns power on and off for rope start start units.

  • Page 13: Valves

    FM13V - CONTROLS FM13V - CONTROLS VALVES VALVES VALVES VALVES OVERVIEW OVERVIEW 1. mixing jet valve 4. dry chemical hopper valve 1. mixing jet valve 4. dry chemical hopper valve 2. pump drain valve 5. discharge valve 2. pump drain valve 5.
  • Page 14 FM13V - CONTROLS FM13V - CONTROLS VALVES VALVES DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS Mixing Jet Valve Mixing Jet Valve This valve controls the flow of fluid from pump to the mixing jets in This valve controls the flow of fluid from pump to the mixing jets in tank.
  • Page 15 FM13V - CONTROLS FM13V - CONTROLS Dry Chemical Hopper Valve Dry Chemical Hopper Valve This valve controls flow of dry chemicals into mixing venturi. This valve controls flow of dry chemicals into mixing venturi. • Turn handle to left (counterclockwise) to open valve.
  • Page 16 FM13V - CONTROLS FM13V - CONTROLS...

  • Page 17: Safety

    Do not operate unit where flammable gas is present. • Do not operate unit where flammable gas is present. • Contact your Ditch Witch dealer if you have any question • Contact your Ditch Witch dealer if you have any question about operation, maintenance, or equipment use.

  • Page 18: Accessories

    FM13V - SAFETY FM13V - SAFETY ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Fire Extinguisher Fire Extinguisher If required, a fire extinguisher should be mounted near the power If required, a fire extinguisher should be mounted near the power unit but away from possible points of ignition. The fire unit but away from possible points of ignition.

  • Page 19: Safety Alert Classifications

    FM13V - SAFETY FM13V - SAFETY SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS These classifications and the icons defined on the following These classifications and the icons defined on the following pages work together to alert you to situations which could be pages work together to alert you to situations which could be harmful to you, jobsite bystanders or your equipment.

  • Page 20: Safety Alerts

    FM13V - SAFETY FM13V - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS Electric shock. Contacting electric Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury. Know lines will cause death or serious injury. Know location of lines and stay away.
  • Page 21 FM13V - SAFETY FM13V - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS Incorrect procedures could result Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use equipment correctly. equipment correctly.
  • Page 22 FM13V - SAFETY FM13V - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS Exposure to high noise levels may Exposure to high noise levels may cause hearing loss. Wear hearing protection. cause hearing loss. Wear hearing protection. Fall possible. Slips or trips may Fall possible.

  • Page 23: Lift

    FM13V - LIFT FM13V - LIFT LIFT LIFT LIFT LIFT Crushing weight. If load falls or Crushing weight. If load falls or moves it could kill or crush you. Use proper moves it could kill or crush you. Use proper procedures and equipment or stay away.
  • Page 24 FM13V - LIFT FM13V - LIFT LIFT LIFT Tank Tank Lift fluid tank by attaching sling to Lift fluid tank by attaching sling to lift points located on side of tank. lift points located on side of tank. IMPORTANT: Empty tank before IMPORTANT: Empty tank before lifting.

  • Page 25: Preparation

    FM13V - PREPARATION FM13V - PREPARATION CHECK EQUIPMENT CHECK EQUIPMENT PREPARATION PREPARATION CHECK EQUIPMENT CHECK EQUIPMENT Check the following before starting each day’s work. Refer to Check the following before starting each day’s work. Refer to LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE for additional information LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE for additional information and locations.

  • Page 26: Select Drilling Fluid

    Swelling clay Long chain polymer Rock Bore-Gel Rock Bore-Gel For recommended mixture to reach desired drilling fluid viscosity For recommended mixture to reach desired drilling fluid viscosity or thickness, contact your Ditch Witch dealer. or thickness, contact your Ditch Witch dealer.
  • Page 27 FM13V - PREPARATION FM13V - PREPARATION SELECT DRILLING FLUID SELECT DRILLING FLUID Bentonite Bentonite Bentonite is a dry powder. When properly mixed with water, it Bentonite is a dry powder. When properly mixed with water, it cakes on bore walls, lubricating the bore, keeping it open, and cakes on bore walls, lubricating the bore, keeping it open, and holding fluid in the bore.
  • Page 28 FM13V - PREPARATION FM13V - PREPARATION Plan Drilling Fluid Requirements Plan Drilling Fluid Requirements 1. Determine drilling conditions and choose appropriate drilling 1. Determine drilling conditions and choose appropriate drilling fluid mix. fluid mix. 2. Estimate amount of supplies needed and check availability.

  • Page 29: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATION This section covers basic operation. For questions about specific This section covers basic operation. For questions about specific situations, contact your Ditch Witch dealer. situations, contact your Ditch Witch dealer. Jobsite hazards Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury.

  • Page 30: Mix Drilling Fluid

    FM13V - OPERATION FM13V - OPERATION MIX DRILLING FLUID MIX DRILLING FLUID MIX DRILLING FLUID MIX DRILLING FLUID 1. Ensure valve in suction line and at least one valve on the 1. Ensure valve in suction line and at least one valve on the pressure side of the pump is open.
  • Page 31 FM13V - OPERATION FM13V - OPERATION MIX DRILLING FLUID MIX DRILLING FLUID NOTICES: NOTICES: • If chemicals are added in the wrong order, they will not mix • If chemicals are added in the wrong order, they will not mix properly and will form clumps.
  • Page 32 To determine viscosity, you will need a Marsh funnel and a To determine viscosity, you will need a Marsh funnel and a measuring cup, available from your Ditch Witch Dealer. measuring cup, available from your Ditch Witch Dealer. 1. Take a fresh sample from the 1.

  • Page 33: Pump Fluid To Drilling Unit

    FM13V - OPERATION FM13V - OPERATION PUMP FLUID TO DRILLING UNIT PUMP FLUID TO DRILLING UNIT PUMP FLUID TO DRILLING UNIT PUMP FLUID TO DRILLING UNIT Electric shock. Contacting electric Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury. Know lines will cause death or serious injury.

  • Page 34: Drain System

    FM13V - OPERATION FM13V - OPERATION DRAIN SYSTEM DRAIN SYSTEM DRAIN SYSTEM DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system under the following circumstances: Drain system under the following circumstances: • Temperature is expected to be 32°F (0°C) or below. • Temperature is expected to be 32°F (0°C) or below.
  • Page 35 FM13V - OPERATION FM13V - OPERATION 3. Lower suction wand to allow fluid to drain from hose and 3. Lower suction wand to allow fluid to drain from hose and mixing venturi. mixing venturi. 4. Allow fluid to drain into suitable containers.
  • Page 36 FM13V - OPERATION FM13V - OPERATION...

  • Page 37: Lubrication And Maintenance

    FM13V - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE FM13V - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION AND LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Fluid under pressure can pierce Fluid under pressure can pierce skin and cause injury or death. Stay away. skin and cause injury or death. Stay away.

  • Page 38: Overview

    FM13V - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE FM13V - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Interval Task Page no. Interval Task Page no. daily check engine oil daily check engine oil 50 hours grease pump 50 hours grease pump 100 hours...

  • Page 39: Engine Oil

    FM13V - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE FM13V - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL ENGINE OIL ENGINE OIL ENGINE OIL Check Oil Check Oil Check engine oil at dipstick before Check engine oil at dipstick before each operation. Add GEO at fill each operation.

  • Page 40: Air Filter

    FM13V - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE FM13V - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER AIR FILTER AIR FILTER AIR FILTER Change foam air filter element Change foam air filter element every 100 hours. Do not allow dirt every 100 hours. Do not allow dirt to fall into carburetor.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    FM13V - TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING The FM13V has a metering plate in the bottom of the dry The FM13V has a metering plate in the bottom of the dry chemical hopper sized to match material flow to fluid volume chemical hopper sized to match material flow to fluid volume going through venturi.
  • Page 42 Hourmeter does not Replace hourmeter. Contact your local Hourmeter does not Replace hourmeter. Contact your local work. Ditch Witch dealership for replacement work. Ditch Witch dealership for replacement parts. parts. • Mount with provided screws.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    FM13V - SPECIFICATIONS FM13V - SPECIFICATIONS FM13V FM13V SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS FM13V FM13V Dimensions U.S. Metric Dimensions U.S. Metric Length 60 in 1.5 m Length 60 in 1.5 m Height 43 in 1.1 m Height 43 in 1.1 m Width 26 in...
  • Page 44 FM13V - SPECIFICATIONS FM13V - SPECIFICATIONS FM13V FM13V Engine U.S. Metric Engine U.S. Metric Engine: Honda GX390 Engine: Honda GX390 Fuel: gasoline Fuel: gasoline Cooling medium: air Cooling medium: air Number of cylinders: one Number of cylinders: one Displacement 23.7 cu in...

  • Page 45: Drilling Fluid Tanks

    FM13V - SPECIFICATIONS FM13V - SPECIFICATIONS DRILLING FLUID TANKS DRILLING FLUID TANKS DRILLING FLUID TANKS DRILLING FLUID TANKS 500 gal (1893 L) tank 500 gal (1893 L) tank Dimensions U.S. Metric Dimensions U.S. Metric Length 93 in 2.36 m Length 93 in 2.36 m...
  • Page 46 FM13V - SPECIFICATIONS FM13V - SPECIFICATIONS DRILLING FLUID TANKS DRILLING FLUID TANKS 1000 gal (3786 L) tank 1000 gal (3786 L) tank Dimensions U.S. Metric Dimensions U.S. Metric Length 125 in 3.18 m Length 125 in 3.18 m Height (H 72 in 1.83 m...

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