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FM5
Operator’s
Manual
®
CMW Issue 1.1
054- 121
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FM5 Operator’s Manual Overview - 1 Overview Chapter Contents Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Unit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 • Bulleted Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Numbered Lists . . . . . . . . . . .
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Overview - 2 FM5 Operator’s Manual Serial Number Location Serial Number Location Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided. Fluid unit serial number is located as shown. Item date of manufacture date of purchase fluid unit serial number trailer serial number engine serial number Intended Use The FM5 is a self-contained drilling fluid unit capable of mixing up to 300 gal (1136 L) of drilling fluid per tank and transferring fluid under pressure to the drilling unit. It is
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FM5 Operator’s Manual Overview - 3 Unit Components Unit Components 1. tank 3. engine 2. hopper 4. pump About This Manual This manual contains information for the proper use of this machine. See the beige Operation Overview pages for basic operating procedures. Cross references such as “See page 50” will direct you to detailed procedures. Bulleted Lists Bulleted lists provide helpful or important information or contain procedures that do not have to be performed in a specific order. Numbered L
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Overview - 4 FM5 Operator’s Manual CMW
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FM5 Operator’s Manual Foreword - 5 Foreword This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation instructions to help you use and maintain your Ditch Witch equipment. Read this manual before using your equipment. Keep it with the equipment at all times for future reference. If you sell your equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner. If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch dealer. If you need assistance in locating a d
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Foreword - 6 FM5 Operator’s Manual FM5 Operator’s Manual Issue number 1.1/OM-11/03 Part number 054-121 Copyright 2003 by The Charles Machine Works, Inc. , Ditch Witch, CMW, AutoCrowd, Modularmatic, Jet Trac, Roto Witch, Subsite, Fluid Miser, Perma-Soil, Power Pipe, Super Witch, Super Witch II, Pierce Airrow, The Underground, and The Underground Authority Worldwide are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc. CMW
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FM5 Operator’s Manual Contents - 7 Contents Overview 1 machine serial number, information about the type of work this machine is designed to perform, basic machine components, and how to use this manual Foreword 5 part number, revision level, and publication date of this manual, and factory contact information Safety 9 machine safety alerts and emergency procedures Controls 17 machine controls, gauges, and indicators and how to use them Operation Overview 23 an overview for completing a job wi
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Contents - 8 FM5 Operator’s Manual CMW
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FM5 Operator’s Manual Safety - 9 Safety Chapter Contents Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Safety Alert Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Emergency Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Electric Strike Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 If an Electric Line is Damaged . . . . . . . . .
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Safety - 10 FM5 Operator’s Manual Guidelines Guidelines Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment: Complete proper training and read operator’s manual before using equipment. Contact One-Call (888-258-0808) and any utility companies which do not subscribe to One-Call. Have all underground pipes and cables located and marked before operating equipment. If you damage a utility, contact utility company. Classify jobsite based on its hazards and use correct tools and mac
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FM5 Operator’s Manual Safety - 11 Safety Alert Classifications Safety Alert Classifications These classifications and the icons defined on the following pages work together to alert you to situations which could be harmful to you, jobsite bystanders or your equipment. When you see these words and icons in the book or on the machine, carefully read and follow all instructions. YOUR SAFETY IS AT STAKE. Watch for the three safety alert levels: DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION. Learn what each level
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Safety - 12 FM5 Operator’s Manual Safety Alerts Safety Alerts Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury. Know location of lines and stay away. Deadly gases. Lack of oxygen or presence of gas will cause sickness or death. Provide ventilation. Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment. Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury. Use proper procedures and equi
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FM5 Operator’s Manual Safety - 13 Safety Alerts Fire or explosion possible. Fumes could ignite and cause burns. No smoking, no flame, no spark. Moving traffic - hazardous situation. Death or serious injury could result. Avoid moving vehicles, wear high visibility clothing, post appropriate warning signs. Flying objects may cause injury. Wear hard hat and safety glasses. Hot parts may cause burns. Do not touch until cool. Exposure to high noise levels may cause hearing loss. Wear hearing prote
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Safety - 14 FM5 Operator’s Manual Emergency Procedures Emergency Procedures Before operating any equipment, review emergency procedures and check that all safety precautions have been taken. EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN - Turn ignition switch to stop position or push remote engine stop button (if equipped). Electric Strike Description When working near electric cables, remember the following: Electricity follows all paths to ground, not just path of least resistance. Pipes, hoses, and cables will
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FM5 Operator’s Manual Safety - 15 Emergency Procedures If an Electric Line is Damaged If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are on truck or trailer, DO NOT MOVE. Remain on truck or trailer and take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend on the situation. Warn people nearby that an electric strike has occurred. Instruct them to leave the area and contact utility. Contact utility company to shut off power. Do not return to area or allow anyone
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Safety - 16 FM5 Operator’s Manual Emergency Procedures If a Gas Line is Damaged If you suspect a gas line has been damaged, take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend on the situation. Immediately shut off engine(s), if this can be done safely and quickly. Remove any ignition source(s), if this can be done safely and quickly. Warn others that a gas line has been cut and that they should leave the area. Leave jobsite as quickly as possible. Immediately call
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FM5 Operator’s Manual Controls - 17 Controls Chapter Contents Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fluid Mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 CMW
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Controls - 18 FM5 Operator’s Manual Engine Engine 1. Choke 4. Tachometer/Hourmeter 2. Fuel shutoff valve 5. Rope start 3. Throttle Item Description Notes 1. Choke To help start cold engine, This valve regulates air/fuel mixture. close valve. 2. Fuel shutoff valve When transporting unit to or This valve separates the fuel tank from jobsite, or anytime from the engine. machine is parked, close valve. Before starting engine, open valve. CMW
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FM5 Operator’s Manual Controls - 19 Engine Item Description Notes 3. Throttle To increase engine speed, IMPORTANT: Increasing engine move lever away from fuel speed also increases pump flow. tank. To decrease engine speed, move lever toward fuel tank. 4. Rope start To start engine, pull rope. Fuel shut-off valve open for this control to function. 5. Tachometer/Hourmeter Displays engine rpm when engine is running. Displays engine operating Use engine operating time to time when engine is not
