STEP 12: If the auger becomes lodged on an obstruction below ground, do not attempt to
raise the auger by hydraulic lift power alone. Disengage the PTO, set the brakes,
shut off the tractor engine, remove the tractor key, and dig around the auger
enough to free it from the obstruction before trying to remove the auger from the
hole. Apply lift power and slowly rotate the driveline to raise the auger to the
top of the hole.
STEP 13: Disengage the PTO when traveling between holes.
Worn edges or a slightly rounded point can seriously affect auger penetration.
Check for wear before each use, and replace as necessary. Additional options:
a.
Different Auger Points shown on page 22.
b.
Different Cutting Edges shown on page 22.
c.
Down Force Kit shown on page 23.
d.
Hole Digger Head Augers shown on page 21.
e.
Weld-on Hole Digger Head shown on page 21.
To avoid damage to the driveline, and to reduce the risk of
personal injury, never transport the digger with the tractor
PTO engaged.
C A U T I O N
Before digging around the auger, disengage the PTO, set the
tractor brakes, shut off the tractor engine, and remove the
tractor key.
D A N G E R
Keep others at least twenty-five feet (25') from the auger
when applying lift power to raise the freed auger from the
ground. Stop auger rotation prior to lifting out of hole.
D A N G E R
Operation
(continued)
WHAT TO DO
WHEN
Check digger for loose bolts or fasteners.
Daily
Check auger for loose, worn, or broken cutting edges
or point.
Daily
Check gearbox oil level, fill as necessary with
multigear lubricant EP SAE 140*. (Refer to Fig. 9.)
Periodically
Drain gearbox housing, flush, and refill with two
quarts multigear lubricant EP SAE 140*.
After 500 hours use
Coat auger with grease to prevent rusting.
After paint has been
removed through usage
Lubricate universal driveline fittings with good
quality gun grease.
After 300 holes
Coat the inside of the auger adapter liberally with
grease.
Each time an auger or extension
is attached to the gearbox
Maintenance
FIG. 9 - PIVOT GEARBOX 45
DEGREES TO CHECK OIL
LEVEL
14
Difficult Digging
Suggestions
* may also use EP SAE 85W/140
