Ditch Witch FX30 User manual

FX30 - SERVICE 1
SERIAL NUMBER
FX30 - SERVICE 1
SERIAL NUMBER
SERVICE
SERIAL NUMBER
Record the serial numbers and date of purchase of your
equipment in the spaces below.
Date of manufacture:
Date of purchase:
Machine serial number (shown):
Engine serial number:
Blower serial number:
Pressure washer serial number:
DC hydraulic pump serial number:
SERVICE
SERIAL NUMBER
Record the serial numbers and date of purchase of your
equipment in the spaces below.
Date of manufacture:
Date of purchase:
Machine serial number (shown):
Engine serial number:
Blower serial number:
Pressure washer serial number:
DC hydraulic pump serial number:

2FX30 - SERVICE
SUPPORT PROCEDURE 2FX30 - SERVICE
SUPPORT PROCEDURE
SUPPORT PROCEDURE
Notify your dealer immediately of any malfunction or failure of
Ditch Witch equipment.
Always give model, serial number, and approximate date of your
equipment purchase. This information should be recorded and
placed on file by the owner at the time of purchase.
Return damaged parts to dealer for inspection and warranty
consideration if in warranty time frame.
Order genuine Ditch Witch replacement or repair parts from your
authorized Ditch Witch dealer. Use of another manufacturer's
parts may void warranty consideration.
RESOURCES
Publications
Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for publications and videos
covering safety, operation, service, and repair of your equipment.
Ditch Witch Training
For information about on-site, individualized training, contact your
Ditch Witch dealer.
SUPPORT PROCEDURE
Notify your dealer immediately of any malfunction or failure of
Ditch Witch equipment.
Always give model, serial number, and approximate date of your
equipment purchase. This information should be recorded and
placed on file by the owner at the time of purchase.
Return damaged parts to dealer for inspection and warranty
consideration if in warranty time frame.
Order genuine Ditch Witch replacement or repair parts from your
authorized Ditch Witch dealer. Use of another manufacturer's
parts may void warranty consideration.
RESOURCES
Publications
Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for publications and videos
covering safety, operation, service, and repair of your equipment.
Ditch Witch Training
For information about on-site, individualized training, contact your
Ditch Witch dealer.

FX30 - FOREWORD 3
FX30 - FOREWORD 3
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 dealer, visit our website at
www.ditchwitch.com or write to the following address:
The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Attn: Marketing Department
PO Box 66
Perry, OK 73077-0066
USA
The descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject to
change. The Charles Machine Works, Inc. reserves the right to
improve equipment. Some product improvements may have
taken place after this manual was published. For the latest
information on Ditch Witch equipment, see your Ditch Witch
dealer.
Thank you for buying and using Ditch Witch equipment.
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 dealer, visit our website at
www.ditchwitch.com or write to the following address:
The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Attn: Marketing Department
PO Box 66
Perry, OK 73077-0066
USA
The descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject to
change. The Charles Machine Works, Inc. reserves the right to
improve equipment. Some product improvements may have
taken place after this manual was published. For the latest
information on Ditch Witch equipment, see your Ditch Witch
dealer.
Thank you for buying and using Ditch Witch equipment.

4FX30 - FOREWORD 4FX30 - FOREWORD
Operator's Manual
FX30
Issue No. 5.0/OP-01/08
Part Number 054-071
Copyright 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.,
Perry, Oklahoma
, 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.
Operator's Manual
FX30
Issue No. 5.0/OP-01/08
Part Number 054-071
Copyright 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.,
Perry, Oklahoma
, 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.

FX30 - CONTENTS 5
FX30 - CONTENTS 5
CONTENTS
SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Support Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
FOREWORD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Console Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Tethered Tank Controller Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Tethered Tank Controller Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Tethered Vacuum Boom Controller Overview. . . . . . .23
Tethered Vacuum Boom Controller Descriptions . . . .24
Machine Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Machine Control Desciptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Underground Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Emergency Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Jobsite Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Safety Alert Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
CONTENTS
SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Serial Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Support Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tethered Tank Controller Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tethered Tank Controller Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tethered Vacuum Boom Controller Overview . . . . . . 23
Tethered Vacuum Boom Controller Descriptions. . . . 24
Machine Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Machine Control Desciptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Underground Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Emergency Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Jobsite Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Safety Alert Classifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Safety Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Lift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Gather Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Check Equipment and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Park Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Cold Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Vacuum Boom (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Vacuum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Pothole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Drain Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Antifreeze the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
BREAKDOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Rinse Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Stow Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
PREPARATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Gather Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Check Equipment and Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Park Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Cold Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Vacuum Boom (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Pothole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Drain Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Antifreeze the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
BREAKDOWN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Rinse Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Stow Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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FX30 - CONTENTS 7
LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Water Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Vacuum Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Vacuum Boom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Water Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Vacuum Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Vacuum Boom (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
1200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
LUBRICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Blower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Water Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Vacuum Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Vacuum Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Blower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Water Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Vacuum Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Vacuum Boom (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
1200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

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FX30 - OVERVIEW 9
500
FX30 - OVERVIEW 9
500
OVERVIEW
500
1. Inlet valve
2. Primary shutoff valve
3. Vacuum tank
4. Water tank
5. Operator’s station
6. Power pack
7. Hose reel
8. Potholing tools
9. Tool rack/hose storage
10. Antifreeze tank
11. Vacuum filter
12. Drain valve
13. Tool storage
OVERVIEW
500
1. Inlet valve
2. Primary shutoff valve
3. Vacuum tank
4. Water tank
5. Operator’s station
6. Power pack
7. Hose reel
8. Potholing tools
9. Tool rack/hose storage
10. Antifreeze tank
11. Vacuum filter
12. Drain valve
13. Tool storage

10 FX30 - OVERVIEW
800 10 FX30 - OVERVIEW
800
800
1. Inlet valve
2. Vacuum tank
3. Primary shutoff valve
4. Water tank
5. Operator’s station
6. Power pack
7. Hose reel
8. Water lance
9. Potholing tools
10. Antifreeze tank
11. Vacuum filter
12. Drain valve
13. Hose storage
14. Tool storage
800
1. Inlet valve
2. Vacuum tank
3. Primary shutoff valve
4. Water tank
5. Operator’s station
6. Power pack
7. Hose reel
8. Water lance
9. Potholing tools
10. Antifreeze tank
11. Vacuum filter
12. Drain valve
13. Hose storage
14. Tool storage

FX30 - OVERVIEW 11
1200
FX30 - OVERVIEW 11
1200
1200
1. Inlet valve
2. Vacuum tank
3. Primary shutoff valve
4. Operator’s station
5. Power pack
6. Potholing tools
7. Water lance
8. Antifreeze tank
9. Vacuum filter
10. Vacuum hose reel
11. Water tank
12. Drain valve
13. Hose reel
14. Tool storage
om0650h.eps
1 2 3 45
78 116
14 12
9
13
10
1200
1. Inlet valve
2. Vacuum tank
3. Primary shutoff valve
4. Operator’s station
5. Power pack
6. Potholing tools
7. Water lance
8. Antifreeze tank
9. Vacuum filter
10. Vacuum hose reel
11. Water tank
12. Drain valve
13. Hose reel
14. Tool storage
om0650h.eps
1 2 3 45
78 116
14 12
9
13
10

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1200 12 FX30 - OVERVIEW
1200
The FX30 fluid excavation unit is self-contained and is available
trailer-mounted or loose configured. It features a fully enclosed
and insulated power pack with engine and blower, a choice of a
500-gallon (1893-liter), 800-gallon (3028-liter), or 1200-gallon
(5443-liter) tilting vacuum tank, an 80-gallon (302-liter), 200-
gallon (757-liter), or 500-gallon (1893-liter) freshwater tank,
potholing equipment, antifreeze system, water lance, work light
kit, and curbside controls and drains.
The FX30 fluid excavation unit can be used with Ditch Witch
directional drilling systems.
The FX30 fluid excavation unit is self-contained and is available
trailer-mounted or loose configured. It features a fully enclosed
and insulated power pack with engine and blower, a choice of a
500-gallon (1893-liter), 800-gallon (3028-liter), or 1200-gallon
(5443-liter) tilting vacuum tank, an 80-gallon (302-liter), 200-
gallon (757-liter), or 500-gallon (1893-liter) freshwater tank,
potholing equipment, antifreeze system, water lance, work light
kit, and curbside controls and drains.
The FX30 fluid excavation unit can be used with Ditch Witch
directional drilling systems.

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CONSOLE OVERVIEW
FX30 - CONTROLS 13
CONSOLE OVERVIEW
CONTROLS
CONSOLE OVERVIEW
1. Hourmeter
2. Throttle
3. Engine oil pressure
indicator
4. Water pressure switch
5. Glow plug indicator
6. Circuit breakers
7. Tethered tank controller
outlet
8. Water pressure control
9. Ignition switch
10. Engine temperature
indicator
11. Hydraulic function switch
12. Auxiliary outlet switch
13. Tethered tank controller
(500 and 800 only)
14. Water pressure gauge
15. Fuel gauge
CONTROLS
CONSOLE OVERVIEW
1. Hourmeter
2. Throttle
3. Engine oil pressure
indicator
4. Water pressure switch
5. Glow plug indicator
6. Circuit breakers
7. Tethered tank controller
outlet
8. Water pressure control
9. Ignition switch
10. Engine temperature
indicator
11. Hydraulic function switch
12. Auxiliary outlet switch
13. Tethered tank controller
(500 and 800 only)
14. Water pressure gauge
15. Fuel gauge

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CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS 14 FX30 - CONTROLS
CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS
CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS
Hourmeter
This gauge records engine
operating time. Use to schedule
lubrication and maintenance.
Hourmeter runs as long as ignition
switch is in the on position.
Throttle
This lever controls engine speed.
• Push up to increase speed.
• Push down to decrease
speed.
CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS
Hourmeter
This gauge records engine
operating time. Use to schedule
lubrication and maintenance.
Hourmeter runs as long as ignition
switch is in the on position.
Throttle
This lever controls engine speed.
• Push up to increase speed.
• Push down to decrease
speed.

FX30 - CONTROLS 15
CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS
FX30 - CONTROLS 15
CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator
This indicator lights when oil
pressure is low. Light will come on
briefly when engine is started.
If light remains on:
1. Turn off engine.
2. Check oil level.
3. Check for leaks before starting
engine.
Water Pressure Switch
This lever turns water pressure on
or off.
• Press top to turn on.
• Press bottom to turn off.
Glow Plug Indicator
This indicator lights when glow
plugs are on.
For more information on this
indicator, see “Ignition Switch.”
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator
This indicator lights when oil
pressure is low. Light will come on
briefly when engine is started.
If light remains on:
1. Turn off engine.
2. Check oil level.
3. Checkfor leaks beforestarting
engine.
Water Pressure Switch
This lever turns water pressure on
or off.
• Press top to turn on.
• Press bottom to turn off.
Glow Plug Indicator
This indicator lights when glow
plugs are on.
For more information on this
indicator, see “Ignition Switch.”

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CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS 16 FX30 - CONTROLS
CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS
Circuit Breakers
These breakers protect three
electricalcircuits.Fromleftto right,
they are:
• ignition switch
• glow plug
• auxiliary
When a circuit is overloaded,
breaker will extend. Press to reset
circuit.
Tethered Tank Controller Outlet
Connect tethered tank controller
here. For more information, see
“Tethered Tank Controller
Overview.”
Water Pressure Control
This knob adjusts water lance
water pressure from zero to
maximum.
• Turn clockwise for greater
pressure.
• Turn counterclockwise for less
pressure.
Circuit Breakers
These breakers protect three
electrical circuits. From left to right,
they are:
• ignition switch
• glow plug
• auxiliary
When a circuit is overloaded,
breaker will extend. Press to reset
circuit.
Tethered Tank Controller Outlet
Connect tethered tank controller
here. For more information, see
“Tethered Tank Controller
Overview.”
Water Pressure Control
This knob adjusts water lance
water pressure from zero to
maximum.
• Turn clockwise for greater
pressure.
• Turn counterclockwise for less
pressure.

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CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS
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CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS
Ignition Switch
This switch has three positions.
1. Insert key and turn clockwise
to first position. Glow plug
indicator will light.
2. When indicator light turns off,
turn switch all the way
clockwise.
3. Release when engine starts.
Key willl return to on position.
IMPORTANT: If engine does not start in cold weather, see
“Cold Start” in OPERATION.
4. Turn counterclockwise to STOP position to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: When engine is on, blower operates and vacuum
is present at tank inlet.
Engine Temperature Indicator
This indicator lights if cooling
system fluid overheats.
1. Turn off engine and let cool.
2. Check cooling system fluid
level.
Ignition Switch
This switch has three positions.
1. Insert key and turn clockwise
to first position. Glow plug
indicator will light.
2. When indicator light turns off,
turn switch all the way
clockwise.
3. Release when engine starts.
Key willl return to on position.
IMPORTANT: If engine does not start in cold weather, see
“Cold Start” in OPERATION.
4. Turn counterclockwise to STOP position to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: When engine is on, blower operates and vacuum
is present at tank inlet.
Engine Temperature Indicator
This indicator lights if cooling
system fluid overheats.
1. Turn off engine and let cool.
2. Check cooling system fluid
level.

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Hydraulic Function Switch
This three-position rocker switch
directselectrical powerto auxiliary
functions. From top to bottom, the
functions are:
• boom
•tank
• door
NOTICE: The battery will drain if
the switch is left in the “boom” position when the engine is not
running.
Auxiliary Outlet Switch
This switch powers auxiliary outlet
which can be used for work lights.
• Press top to turn on.
• Press bottom to turn off.
Hydraulic Function Switch
This three-position rocker switch
directselectricalpower toauxiliary
functions. From top to bottom, the
functions are:
•boom
•tank
•door
NOTICE: The battery will drain if
the switch is left in the “boom” position when the engine is not
running.
Auxiliary Outlet Switch
This switch powers auxiliary outlet
which can be used for work lights.
• Press top to turn on.
• Press bottom to turn off.

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CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS
FX30 - CONTROLS 19
CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS
Water Pressure Gauge
This gauge displays water
pressure when water pressure
switch is on and water lance is in
use.
Fuel Guage
This gauge indicates fuel level in
tank. Use only #2 diesel fuel. Tank
holds 15 gal (57 L).
Water Pressure Gauge
This gauge displays water
pressure when water pressure
switch is on and water lance is in
use.
Fuel Guage
This gauge indicates fuel level in
tank. Use only #2 diesel fuel. Tank
holds 15 gal (57 L).

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TETHERED TANK CONTROLLER OVERVIEW (500 and 800 only)
TETHERED TANK CONTROLLER
OVERVIEW (500 and 800 only)
1. Tank up switch
2. Tank down switch
TETHERED TANK CONTROLLER
OVERVIEW (500 and 800 only)
1. Tank up switch
2. Tank down switch