Loading Drill Pipes into the Pipe Holder
Before using the machine, fill the pipe holder with up to 40
drill pipes.
1. Pipe
1. Remove the clevis pins from the pipe holder
33).
2. Insert the pipes from the top with the male threaded
pipe ends toward the front of the machine
3. Install the clevis pins before drilling.
Note: Before drilling, check the condition of the pipes and
replace any that are bent or damaged.
Figure 33
2. Male end
Adding Fuel
(Figure
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the fuel
(Figure
33).
Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels with low
(<500 ppm) or ultra low (<15 ppm) sulfur content. The
minimum cetane rating should be 40. Purchase fuel in
quantities that can be used within 180 days to ensure fuel
freshness.
Fuel tank capacity: 114 L (30 US gallons)
Use summer grade diesel fuel (No. 2-D) at temperatures
above -7° C (20° F) and winter grade (No. 1-D or No.
1-D/2-D blend) below that temperature. Use of winter grade
fuel at lower temperatures provides lower flash point and
cold flow characteristics which will ease starting and reduce
fuel filter plugging.
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3. Clevis pins
level.