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STEP 5: Grease the inside of the auger collar liberally and attach the auger with the
retaining bolt and nut that came attached to the drive unit spindle. This is a
special
thread length
bolt - use genuine Blue Diamond replacement parts only.
For hex spindle, use Blue Diamond PN 10038 (3/4″ 10 x 4″, Gr. 8, 3/4″ of
thread)
special
retaining bolt and nut PN 10041. NEVER use a bolt longer than
4″. For round spindle, use Blue Diamond PN 10039 (7/8″ 9 x 4-1/4″, Gr. 8, 3/4″
of thread)
special
retaining bolt and nut PN 10042. NEVER use a bolt longer
than 4-1/4″.
STEP 6: The hydraulic fittings on the top of the drive unit are #10 JIC male. Install 1/2″
Blue Diamond Hose Kit if your unit delivers less than 20 GPM. Install 3/4″ Blue
Diamond Hose Kit if your unit delivers 20 GPM or more. Blue Diamond Hose
Kits include abrasion sleeves. Since the motor is reversible, hose connections to
motor fittings are interchangeable.
STEP 7: If you did not purchase quick couplers with your unit, you must obtain and install
the proper hydraulic quick couplers for your particular vehicle.
STEP 8: After you have tightened the drive unit connections, run the hoses through the
hose holder on the quick attach plate and plug them into your auxiliary hydraulic
outlets.
STEP 9: Test the vehicle to make sure you have enough hose length to perform the full
range of the loader arms’ operating heights.
Remember hydraulic systems are under pressure whenever
the engine is running and may hold pressure after shutdown.
Before connecting or disconnecting hydraulic hoses, be sure
to relieve all pressure by cycling all hydraulic controls after
shutdown.
Never check pressurized system for leaks with your bare
hand. Wear proper hand and eye protection and use wood or
cardboard when searching for suspected leaks. Oil escaping
from pinhole leaks under pressure can penetrate skin and
create a serious medical emergency. If any fluid is injected
into the skin, gangrene, blood poisoning, even death may
result. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Assembly &
Installation
(continued)
WARNING
WARNING
Each time an auger or extension is attached to the drive unit, the inside of the
collar should be coated liberally with grease.
All hoses and fittings used to connect the earth auger should be thoroughly
cleaned before use. Care should be taken to see that no thread sealer or metal
chips are forced to the inside of the joints when connections are being tightened.
Fittings must be compatible with the fittings on your vehicle. Be sure the threads
match on the hydraulic quick couplers you are using.
The hydraulic hoses should be equipped with a 45-degree fitting on the drive unit
end.