RT105M Operator’s Manual
Drill - 107
Operate
Add Rod
If more length is needed, ask a helper to add a rod section.
Disconnect Drill String from Drilling Attachment
1. Stop rotation of drilling attachment.
2. Operate ground drive controls to move machine in reverse 6” (15 cm) to loosen drill string in ground.
3. Shut down tractor. See page 77 for proper shutdown procedures.
4. Disconnect drill string from drilling attachment with special tool (p/n 351-272). See “Disassemble Drill
5. Start tractor. See page 74 for start-up procedures.
6. Use ground drive foot control to move in reverse 1’ (30 cm), about the length of a rod section.
Add Rod Section
1. Shut down tractor.
2. Have helper connect new rod section to drilling attachment.
3. Start tractor and set engine to low throttle.
4. Slowly move machine forward until new rod section and drill string are about 1’ (30 cm) apart.
5. Have helper lightly hold new rod section and drill string so that they are aligned.
6. Rotate drilling attachment to align slip latches of new rod section and drill string.
7. Move unit forward slowly. As soon as new rod section and drill string are connected, have helper move
hands clear.
8. Slightly move forward until the slip latch connection is correctly latched.
Rotating shaft will cause death or serious injury. Stay
away.
To help avoid injury:
Only access drilling attachment with hands when
engine is shut down.
Pinch point. Crushing will cause serious injury.
To help avoid injury:
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Keep hands at least 6” (15 cm) from ends of rod section and drill string.
•
Support rods from underneath with open palms. Do not grip rods.
Summary of Contents for RT105M
Page 1: ...RT105M Operator s Manual Issue 2 0 Original Instruction 053 2943...
Page 7: ...Overview 6 RT105M Operator s Manual About This Manual...
Page 25: ...Safety 24 RT105M Operator s Manual Attachment Safety Alerts...
Page 61: ...Controls 60 RT105M Operator s Manual Battery Disconnect...
Page 65: ...Operation Overview 64 RT105M Operator s Manual Leaving Jobsite...
Page 73: ...Prepare 72 RT105M Operator s Manual Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment...
Page 79: ...Drive 78 RT105M Operator s Manual Shut Down...
Page 87: ...Transport 86 RT105M Operator s Manual Retrieve...
Page 95: ...Backhoe 94 RT105M Operator s Manual Finish Job...
Page 96: ...RT105M Operator s Manual Trench 95 Trench Chapter Contents Set Up 96 Operate 98 Finish Job 100...
Page 165: ...Service 164 RT105M Operator s Manual As Needed...
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Page 182: ...RT105M Operator s Manual Service Record 223 Service Record Service Performed Date Hours...
Page 183: ...Service Record 224 RT105M Operator s Manual Service Performed Date Hours...
