AVANT A37190, Operator'S Manual

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7.2.1.2 Fitting an auger tool and using extension shafts
The auger tools can be fitted when the drive unit is locked
to the loader so that the position of the auger can be
controlled with the loader. The auger tools should be fitted
after arriving at the operating area, to decrease the
possibility of uncontrolled swinging of the drive unit while
driving.
To fit an auger tool:
The augers can be fitted when the drive unit is in vertical
or horizontal position. Some of the large auger tools that
remain upright without external support should be placed
in vertical position due to their weight.
1.
Clean the contact surfaces of the auger and the
drive unit before connecting the auger tool to the
drive unit.
2.
Align the holes for the locking early enough. Rotate
the auger or the drive unit as needed.
Slide the auger tool to the drive unit, or vice versa.
The easiest way to fit the auger depends on the size
and
Smaller and lighter augers can be fitted manually when the drive unit is in a tilted
position.
3.
Always fit and secure the locking pin.
Using extension shafts:
Do not drill deeper than the reach of the auger. Drilling
beyond the reach of the auger can lead to difficulties, if the
auger becomes stuck or gets damaged. Using extensions
allows drilling deeper holes, but maximum depth of 2,5
metres must be observed. Extension shafts must be fitted
only when needed at the work site.
Fit the extension sufficiently in advance for easier
handling, and so that the fixing point remains above
ground surface.
When fitting the extensions after reaching previous
maximum depth, care must be taken so that the auger will
not fall deeper into the hole.
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