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FM5Operator’s Manual054- 121Issue 1.1CMW®

FM5 Operator’s Manual Safety - 9CMWSafetyChapter ContentsGuidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Safety Alert Cla

Safety - 10 FM5 Operator’s ManualGuidelinesCMWGuidelinesFollow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment:• Complete proper training and

FM5 Operator’s Manual Safety - 11Safety Alert ClassificationsCMWSafety Alert ClassificationsThese classifications and the icons defined on the followi

Safety - 12 FM5 Operator’s ManualSafety AlertsCMWSafety AlertsElectric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury. Know locat

FM5 Operator’s Manual Safety - 13Safety AlertsCMWFire or explosion possible. Fumes could ignite and cause burns. No smoking, no flame, no spark.Moving

Safety - 14 FM5 Operator’s ManualEmergency ProceduresCMWEmergency ProceduresBefore operating any equipment, review emergency procedures and check that

FM5 Operator’s Manual Safety - 15Emergency ProceduresCMWIf an Electric Line is DamagedIf you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are on

Safety - 16 FM5 Operator’s ManualEmergency ProceduresCMWIf a Gas Line is DamagedIf you suspect a gas line has been damaged, take the following actions

FM5 Operator’s Manual Controls - 17CMWControlsChapter ContentsEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Fluid Mix

Controls - 18 FM5 Operator’s ManualEngineCMWEngine 1. Choke2. Fuel shutoff valve 3. Throttle4. Tachometer/Hourmeter5. Rope startItem Description No

FM5 Operator’s Manual Overview - 1CMWOverviewChapter ContentsSerial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Intended Use . . . .

FM5 Operator’s Manual Controls - 19EngineCMW3. Throttle To increase engine speed, move lever away from fuel tank.To decrease engine speed, move lever

Controls - 20 FM5 Operator’s ManualFluid MixingCMWFluid Mixing 1. Drain plug2. Tank discharge valve3. Circulation valve4. Hopper valve5. Mixing je

FM5 Operator’s Manual Controls - 21Fluid MixingCMW2. Tank discharge valve To allow flow from tank to fluid pump, open valve.To stop flow from tank to

Controls - 22 FM5 Operator’s ManualFluid MixingCMW

FM5 Operator’s Manual Operation Overview - 23CMWOperation OverviewChapter ContentsPlanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation Overview - 24 FM5 Operator’s ManualPlanningCMWPlanning1. Gather information about jobsite (page 28).2. Inspect jobsite (page 28). 3. Check s

FM5 Operator’s Manual Operation Overview - 25Mixing FluidCMWMixing Fluid1. Verify that hopper throat is not plugged before mixing.2. Fill fluid tank w

Operation Overview - 26 FM5 Operator’s ManualTransferring FluidCMWTransferring Fluid1. Connect hose from mixing pump to drilling unit. 2. Open hopper

FM5 Operator’s Manual Prepare - 27CMWPrepareChapter ContentsGather Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28• Arrange for Traff

Prepare - 28 FM5 Operator’s ManualGather InformationCMWGather InformationA successful job begins before the excavation. The first step in planning is

Overview - 2 FM5 Operator’s ManualSerial Number LocationCMWSerial Number LocationRecord serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided. Fluid

FM5 Operator’s Manual Prepare - 29Prepare JobsiteCMWPrepare JobsiteInstall Fluid UnitConsider Load Requirements Installation Tips• Drill holes through

Prepare - 30 FM5 Operator’s ManualCheck Supplies and Prepare EquipmentCMWCheck Supplies and Prepare EquipmentAssemble AccessoriesFire ExtinguisherIf r

FM5 Operator’s Manual Transport - 31CMWTransportChapter ContentsLift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32•

Transport - 32 FM5 Operator’s ManualLiftCMWLiftPointsLifting points are identified by lifting decals. Lifting at other points is unsafe and can damage

FM5 Operator’s Manual Transport - 33HaulCMWHaulInspect Trailer• Check hitch for wear and cracks. Lubricate if needed.• Check battery for 12V charge.•

Transport - 34 FM5 Operator’s ManualHaulCMWUnhitch Trailer1. Stop tow vehicle and trailer on level ground. 2. Put manual transmission into first or re

FM5 Operator’s Manual Drilling Fluid Concepts - 35CMWDrilling Fluid ConceptsChapter ContentsRecommended Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Drilling Fluid Concepts - 36 FM5 Operator’s ManualRecommended ProductsCMWRecommended ProductsFor productive drilling and equipment protection, use the

FM5 Operator’s Manual Drilling Fluid Concepts - 37PolymerCMWPolymerThis drilling fluid additive provides excellent lubrication and increases viscosity

Drilling Fluid Concepts - 38 FM5 Operator’s ManualMixturesCMWMixturesBentonite does not mix well in water containing polymer. To use both, mix bentoni

FM5 Operator’s Manual Overview - 3Unit ComponentsCMWUnit ComponentsAbout This ManualThis manual contains information for the proper use of this machin

FM5 Operator’s Manual Drilling Fluid Concepts - 39MixturesCMWBasic Fluid RecipesSoil type Mixture/100 gal (378 L) of water Notesfine sand 35 lb (16 kg

Drilling Fluid Concepts - 40 FM5 Operator’s ManualDrilling Fluid RequirementsCMWDrilling Fluid Requirements1. Determine drilling conditions and choose

FM5 Operator’s Manual Complete the Job - 41CMWComplete the JobChapter ContentsRinse Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42D

Complete the Job - 42 FM5 Operator’s ManualRinse EquipmentCMWRinse EquipmentSpray water onto equipment to remove dirt and mud. DisconnectDisconnect an

FM5 Operator’s Manual Service - 43CMWServiceChapter ContentsPrecautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Recommended Lu

Service - 44 FM5 Operator’s ManualPrecautionsCMWPrecautions Recommended Lubricants/Service KeyProper lubrication and maintenance protects Ditch Witch

FM5 Operator’s Manual Service - 4510 HourCMWEngine Oil Temperature Chart10 HourCheck Engine Oil Check engine oil at dipstick (shown) before operation

Service - 46 FM5 Operator’s Manual20 HourCMW20 HourChange Engine Oil (Initial Service)Change oil after first 20 hours. Pull drain plug and drain crank

FM5 Operator’s Manual Service - 47100 HourCMW100 Hour Change Engine OilChange oil every 100 hours. Pull drain plug and drain crankcase while oil is st

Service - 48 FM5 Operator’s Manual100 HourCMW

Overview - 4 FM5 Operator’s ManualCMW

FM5 Operator’s Manual Specifications - 49CMWSpecificationsDimensions U.S. MetricA Length 123 in 3.1 mB Height 53 in 1.3 mC Width 25.6 in 650 mmWeight,

Specifications - 50 FM5 Operator’s ManualCMWSpecifications are called out according to SAE recommended practices. Specifications are general and subje

FM5 Operator’s Manual Support - 51ProcedureCMWSupportProcedureNotify your dealer immediately of any malfunction or failure of Ditch Witch equipment. A

Warranty - 52 FM5 Operator’s ManualCMWWarrantyDitch Witch Equipment and PartsLimited Warranty PolicySubject to the limitations and exclusions herein,

FM5 Operator’s Manual Service Record - 55CMWService RecordService Performed Date Hours

Service Record - 56 FM5 Operator’s ManualCMWService Performed Date Hours

FM5 Operator’s Manual Foreword - 5CMWForewordThis manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation instruct

Foreword - 6 FM5 Operator’s ManualCMWFM5 Operator’s ManualIssue number 1.1/OM-11/03Part number 054-121Copyright 2003by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

FM5 Operator’s Manual Contents - 7CMWContentsOverviewmachine serial number, information about the type of work this machine is designed to perform, ba

Contents - 8 FM5 Operator’s ManualCMW