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Operation - 1684, 16104, 16124 Backsaver Auger
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Tractor And Gas Engine Requirements
WARNING
Do NOT exceed 1000 RPM PTO
Keep PTO shields and all guards in place.
Keep away from moving parts.
Keep bystanders away.
The tractor / tow vehicle must be rated for the listed
weight to transport the specified auger model.
Hitch weight and total weight of the auger models:
Auger
Model
Hitch Weight Total Weight
1684 2,460 lb (1,115 kg) 11,000 lb (4,994 kg)
16104 2,460 lb (1,115 kg) 16,500 lb (6,120 kg)
16124 3,810 lb (1,728 kg) 23,010 lb (10,437 kg)
Minimum HP (1000 RPM PTO):
Auger
Model
Minimum
Tractor HP
1684 150 HP
16104 175 HP
16124 250 HP
The tractor must be equipped with:
• 20-spline 1-3/4” PTO shaft
• Three auxiliary hydraulic functions
• Category IV rated drawbar
• 7-Pin electrical connection
Drawbar Adjustment
Figure 4
Adjust the tractor’s drawbar in / out, until the center
of the hitch pin hole (Item 1) is 16 inches (410 mm)
from the end of the tractor’s PTO shaft. See your
tractor’s owner’s manual for correct adjustment
procedures
[Figure 4] .
NOTE: A tractor hitch of less than 16” minimum
will result in PTO bottoming out, when
operating auger at maximum height.
Figure 5
The distance between the tractor and the auger
PTO shaft should be between 36 - 38 in. (914 - 965
mm) with the tractor and auger on level ground
and the auger in full down position. This distance
is obtained by either adjusting the tractor hitch,
the auger hitch or both
[Figure 5] .
1
16”
(410 mm)
36” - 38”
(914mm - 965 mm)