5�8 Field Operation
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WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death caused
by unexpected movement:
1�
Park on a level surface�
2�
Engage parking brake�
3�
Disengage hydraulic drive�
4�
Shut off engine and remove key.
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WARNING
Prevent injury from rotating auger�
Do not rotate auger while auger is out of
the ground�
Never approach auger before auger has
come to a complete stop�
Never operate auger drive when other
people are in the vicinity�
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DANGER
Prevent electrocution�
Death or serious injury can result if
equipment comes near or contacts
power lines�
Electrocution can occur without direct
contact�
1. Attach auger drive to power unit. See Attach
Auger Drive To power unit in this section.
2. Adjust face plate until the auger is pointing
straight down.
3. Slowly lower until the auger tip is just touching
the ground.
4.
Position so the flighting is in a vertical
orientation.
5. This auger was designed for one-person
operation from the seat of the power unit. It is
the responsibility of the operator to see that no
one is within 25 feet of the auger when it is
started.
6. Engage hydraulics and place hydraulic control
in detent position.
7. Set throttle at approximately 3/4 of rated engine
speed. Increase throttle setting if more oil flow
is required, but do not exceed rated speed.
8. Lower auger drive and let the weight of the
power unit arms push auger into the
ground.
9. If auger stalls, slightly raise auger and allow
auger to regain speed.
To stop, slightly raise auger, disengage hydraulics
and raise auger out of hole.
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