Kanga 216 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Series 216 Loader
Power Head and Auger
Attachments
Fitting the Power Head
Drive the loader to the attachment. Couple the
attachment plate onto the attachment. Raise the
power head slightly and fully engage the locking
pins. Turn the engine off and push the AUX lever
forward and backward to release any hydraulic
line pressure. Clean the hydraulic fittings (QRCs)
and connect them to connections A and B. (See
“Hydraulic Attachment Connections.”)
To remove, reverse the order given above. To
prohibit dirt from entering the hydraulic system,
always reconnect the attachment hoses into one
another or fit with supplied dust caps.
Fitting the Auger
Once fitted to the loader, raise the power head
high enough to allow the auger to be positioned
into the power head’s square drive shaft. Drive the
power head forward, positioning the drive into the
auger and aligning the locking pin holes.
CAUTION
Large auger fitting is a two-person operation.
Operating Instructions
Complete a pre-operation check. Insert the locking
pins and lock in place. Ensure that the power head
is securely attached to the loader. Check that
the couplings are engaged and check for leaks.
Tighten and repair as required. Check that bolts
securing the pilot are tight. Inspect the cutting tips
and teeth. Ensure that they are in good condition
and firmly attached.
Note
Teeth should display slight movement.
Start the auger turning in a clockwise direction
by activating the AUX lever downward towards
the operator. Lower the auger by pushing the
arm lever forward. If the ground is hard, the front
wheels of the loader will lift off the ground. Note:
The front wheels should never come off the ground
more than 1 inch (25mm).
As the auger cuts into the ground, the arm travel
arc will move the auger out of vertical. To keep
the auger vertical, move the loader backward or
forward slightly to compensate. Continually clear
the hole during digging by pulling back on the arm
lever to raise the auger.
If the auger stops rotating, push the auxiliary
forward to disengage hydraulic flow to the power
head. Push further forward and hold the auxiliary
lever to put the power head in reverse. This may
dislodge the auger, allowing it to be raised. If the
auger does not dislodge then push forward on the
auxiliary lever and pull back on the tilt lever to pull
out the auger while rotating. Drill a trial hole in a
clear area away from utility markings to practice
operations and become familiar with
the procedure.
When transporting the auger drive to the desired
location the arms should never be raised in the
air. The arms should be against the chassis in the
bump stop position and the power head should
be in the locked position. Then fully rolled back
towards the operator using the tilt lever.
DANGER
Keep clear of the auger at all times (4m/12 ft
minimum distance).
Important Safety Guidelines
Establish and maintain a minimum 4-meter (12-
feet) exclusion zone around the working area. No
person other than the operator should enter the
work zone while the machine’s engine is running.
Observe all underground utility markings carefully.
Maintain a no-work zone 2 meters (6 feet) from any
utility marking.
DANGER
Do not place hands, feet, or other body part
or object under the auger attachment for any
reason.
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