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7.

 

Raise the Boom by raising the Lift Arms on your Tractor. Position the Auger 
onto the Output Shaft of the Gearbox (

Figure 10

). 

8.

 

 Align the bolt holes in the Auger with the bolt holes on the Output Shaft and 
install the two 1/2"-13 X 3" Bolts, Lock Washers and Nuts. Tighten the 
Hardware using a 3/4" Socket with extension through the Access Holes on 
the Output Shaft Guard and a 3/4" Wrench. 

9.

 

Position the PTO Shaft onto the Input Shaft of the Gearbox (

Figure 11

). 

Align the Bolt Holes and install the 5/16"-18 X 3" Shear Bolt and Locknut. 
Tighten the Hardware using a 1/2" Socket with extension through the Access 
Hole on the Input Shaft Guard and a 1/2" Wrench. 

10.

 

Install the 1/4-20 Set Screw into the threaded hole on the PTO Shaft using a 
1/8" Allen Wrench. Screw the Set Screw all the way in then loosen it one full 
turn. 

11.

 

Attach the other end of the PTO Shaft to the tractor by pulling on the 
Locking Collar and sliding onto the Tractor PTO. 

12.

 

Attach the Manual Capsule to the Top of the Boom with three 5/16-18 X 1" 
Bolts and Flat Washers (

Figure 12

). Tighten the hardware using a 1/2" 

Wrench. 

Adding Oil to the Gearbox 

Tool and Supplies Needed: 

 

S.A.E. 80W/90 or S.A.E. 85W/140 Multi-purpose Gear Oil 

 

10mm Allen Wrench 

 

6mm Allen Wrench 

 

Clean Rags 

Note:

 Ensure that the Gearbox is Level when adding oil to ensure an accurate 

reading. 

1.

 

Remove the Oil Fill Plug from the top of the Gearbox using a 10mm Allen 
Wrench (

Figure 13

). 

2.

 

Remove the Overflow Plug from the side of the Gearbox using a 6mm Allen 
Wrench 

3.

 

Slowly add oil to the top of the Gearbox until it starts draining from the 
overflow hole.  Allow a few seconds for the oil to settle to get an accurate 
reading. 

4.

 

Reinstall the Overflow Plug into the side hole. 

5.

 

Reinstall the Gearbox Plug into the top of the Gearbox. 

 

Figure 13 

Oil Fill 
Plug 

Overflow 
Plug 

Figure 12 

Manual 
Capsule 

Bolts, and Flat 
Washers 

Boom 

Figure 11 

Shear 
Bolt 

Access Hole 

Input Shaft 
Guard 

Gearbox 
Input Shaft 

Set 
Screw 

Auger 

Access 
Holes 

Output 
Shaft Guard 

Figure 10 

Summary of Contents for PTO POST HOLE DIGGER

Page 1: ...TING INSTRUCTIONS Serial No Order No DR Power Equipment Toll free phone 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 Fax 1 802 877 1213 Website www DRpower com Read and understand this manual and all instructions before o...

Page 2: ...ovided on the front cover of this manual Additional Information and Potential Changes DR Power Equipment reserves the right to discontinue change and improve its products at any time without notice or...

Page 3: ...tructions on operation attachment of 3 point equipment and safety before using this Post Hole Digger Read this Safety Operating Instructions manual before you use the DR PTO Post Hole Digger Become fa...

Page 4: ...ways disengage the PTO shut down the Tractor Engine remove the Key wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop disconnect the PTO shaft from the Tractor then wait five minutes before performi...

Page 5: ...e input shaft if the driveshaft is left running after being sheared Do not transport people animals or objects on the Post Hole Digger NEVER manually position the auger or manually force the auger int...

Page 6: ...d Category 2 PTO Speed 540 RPM PTO Shaft Interface 6 Spline Quick Release Tractor Yoke Auger Drive Tractor PTO Driveline Protection Shear Bolt 5 16 Grade 5 Digging Diameter Compatible with 6 9 and 12...

Page 7: ...6 10000031899 Capsule Manual 1 Hardware Supplied in Hardware Bag 1 Figure 3 and list below Item Part Description Qty 7 10000031948 Pin Linch 3 8 10000031866 Pin Bottom Link PTO Class 1 2 9 323791 Wash...

Page 8: ...p Link Bracket on your tractor Position the End of the Boom into the Top Link Bracket and secure it using your Tractors Top Link Pin Figure 7 4 Rotate the A Frame up and secure it to the Boom using th...

Page 9: ...lling on the Locking Collar and sliding onto the Tractor PTO 12 Attach the Manual Capsule to the Top of the Boom with three 5 16 18 X 1 Bolts and Flat Washers Figure 12 Tighten the hardware using a 1...

Page 10: ...s may cause the PTO driveline U joints to bind resulting in equipment damage and operator injury Remove any debris buildup from the Auger before every use of the Post Hole Digger Operation Steps 1 Low...

Page 11: ...e until the scheduled maintenance as listed at the beginning of this Chapter Tools and Supplies needed Flexible hose grease gun Lithium grease Clean cloth Note The U Joint Grease Fitting is sometimes...

Page 12: ...install the Gearbox Plug into the top of the Gearbox Replacing the Cutting Edges Tools and Supplies Needed 9 16 Wrench Gloves 1 Clean any Dirt Debris away from the damaged or Worn Cutting Edges 2 Remo...

Page 13: ...of the required maintenance as defined by the manufacturer s owner s manuals The warranty holder is responsible for replacement of normally wearing parts such as the Cutting Edges and PTO shaft Acces...

Page 14: ...her Lock 3 8 16 416521 Auger 6 Post Hole Digger 416531 Auger 9 Post Hole Digger 416541 Auger 12 Post Hole Digger 17 354711 Bolt 1 2 13 X 3 Ref Part Description 18 112421 Washer Lock 1 2 19 229101 Nut...

Page 15: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 15 Schematic Post Hole Digger Assembly...

Page 16: ...remove the Key wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop lower the Auger to the ground disconnect the PTO shaft from the Tractor then wait five minutes for parts to cool before performing a...

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