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Lubrication and Maintenance
General Inspection
After the first hour of operation and then before starting each day, check that all hardware is tight, in
particular the auger attaching bolts and auger pilot attaching bolt.
Inspect for any damaged components and replace before starting operation.
PTO Shaft
Grease the PTO shaft with multi-purpose grease at the locations shown before starting the post hole
digger for the first time and then at the intervals shown. This is the amount of lubrication
recommended for normal operation. More frequent inspection and lubrication may be needed under
very dusty conditions.
Gearbox Oil Level
The post hole digger is shipped from the factory without oil in the gearbox and it is the dealer’s
responsibility to add it before delivering the machine. However, before starting the digger for the first
time the oil level should be checked and if necessary fill to the level plug with a good quality SAE
85-90 gear oil. The auger shaft should be vertical when checking the oil level.
Check the oil level each day before starting the digger and top up if necessary. It is not necessary to
change the gearbox oil periodically.
No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this publication,
although due care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.
The information, illustrations and technical data were considered to be correct at the
time of preparation.
In accordance with our policy of continuous development Farm Tech Machinery Pty
Ltd reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
