Operation
If you have any questions regarding the
proper operation of this digger, contact your
dealer or the manufacturer.
This Post Hole Digger was designed for one
man operation from the tractor seat. It is the
responsibility of the operator to see that no one
else is within twenty-five feet (25’) of the digger
when it is started.
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Set tractor brakes.
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Take tractor out of gear. Shift to “Park” (if
applicable).
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Lower auger point slowly to the ground with
the PTO disengaged.
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With the auger point lowered to the ground,
set the engine speed to idle, then engage the
PTO. Make sure the auger point is on the
ground before engaging the PTO.
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Increase the speed as required so dirt is
conveyed from the hole. Refer to the tractors
Owner’s Manual for suggestions on PTO
speed.
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Under no circumstances
should the PTO be
run in excess of 540 RPM.
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In many types of soil, it may be necessary to
hold back against the auger screw suction by
moving the hydraulic control lever to “HOLD”
or “RAISE” position to keep the auger from
screwing into the ground.
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NEVER use body weight to help the auger
penetrate the ground. When the ground is too
tough to penetrate with your cutting edges
and point, replace them and try again. These
are replaceable parts and must be in good
condition to penetrate.
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If you have difficulty penetrating hard ground,
refer to the Trouble-shooting Guide for
suggestions.
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When the auger has been lowered about a
foot or so into the ground, raise the auger
almost out of the hole to clear the dirt, then
drill deeper and raise the auger again. Repeat
this procedure until the desired hole depth is
reached.
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Do not shovel dirt away from a rotating auger
as the shovel can be caught and thrown by
the auger.
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Leave the Power Take Off disengaged when
traveling between holes.
It is essential that everyone involved in the
operation, transportation, maintenance, and
storage of this equipment be aware,
concerned, prudent and properly trained in
safety.
Operate the post hole digger ONLY on tractor
with 540 RPM PTO shaft. The tractor’s engine
speed should not exceed 1200 RPM’s while
digging.
On some tractors it may be necessary to
remove the drawbar or slide it to one side.
This will prevent the PTO driveline shaft from
coming in contact with the drawbar. see your
tractor’s operators manual for details.
The Post Hole Digger is free-swinging, and care
should be taken while transporting the machine.
DO NOT transport the Post Hole Digger while
PTO is engaged.
Digging A Hole:
Position the tractor so that the
auger point is placed where the hole is to be.
Lower the auger so that the point touches the
ground. The point of the auger should be
approximately 3” back of center of the gearbox.
As the auger works into the ground, this slight
angle will straighten due to the pivoting action of
the boom downward. If the auger has a side tilt,
correct with the lift arm adjustment on the tractor
hitch.
If the auger tilts too far forward or to the rear, lift
auger off the ground and correct by using the
Post Hold Digger handle and relower the auger.
In some cases, it may be necessary to move the
tractor slightly.
KEEP ALL PERSONS AWAY FROM THE
ROTATING AUGER AND THE PTO SHAFT!
ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
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