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Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication
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SA20 Hydraulic Post Hole Diggers 317-215M March 8, 2018
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Maintenance
Proper servicing and adjustment is key to the long life of
any implement. With careful inspection and routine
maintenance, you can avoid costly downtime and repair.
Read and obey all safety labels on the Post Hole Digger.
Securely block raised equipment before working under or
around it. Do not allow anyone to operate or perform
maintenance on this implement who has not been
properly trained in its safe operation.
DANGER
!
To prevent serious injury or death:
•
Always shut power machine down using “Power Machine
Shutdown Procedure” on page 7 before dismounting the
power machine and/or allowing anyone to come near the
power machine and attachment.
•
All guards and shields must be installed and in good
working condition while operating the attachment.
•
Keep all persons away from rotating components. Contact
with rotating parts will cause serious injury or death.
•
Always secure equipment with solid supports before
working under it. Never go under equipment supported by
concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete blocks can break,
hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls can be
actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.
WARNING
!
To prevent serious injury or death:
•
Do not alter attachment or replace parts on the attachment
with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or
meet OEM specifications. They can weaken the integrity
and impair the safety, function, performance, and life of the
attachment. Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts.
•
Allow only persons to perform maintenance on this
implement who have been properly trained in its safe
operation.
•
Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and high wear. Make repairs before putting implement back
into service. Serious breakdowns can result in injury or
death.
•
Make sure safety labels are installed in their proper
location and are in good condition before operating the
attached implement. Read and obey all instructions on the
labels.
Daily Inspections
1. Inspect auger point and teeth for wear and loose fit.
Keep cutting edges sharp. Sharp cutting edges dig
easier and better.
2. Inspect auger flighting for wear, bend, and cracks.
3. Inspect auger mounting hardware for wear, bend,
and loose fit.
4. Inspect all connecting pins and hardware for wear,
bend, and loose fit.
5. Inspect output shaft for bend and wear.
6. Check gearbox fluid level periodically. Refer to “Gear
Lube Fluid Level” on page 26 for detailed
instructions.
7. Replace all worn, damaged, or illegible safety labels
by obtaining new labels from your nearest Land Pride
dealer.
Long-Term Storage
Clean, inspect, service, and make necessary repairs to
the Post Hole Digger when storing it for long periods and
when storing it at the end of a working season. This will
help ensure the auger is ready for field use the next time
you hook-up to it.
1. Clean off any dirt and grease that may have
accumulated on the unit and moving parts. Scrape
off compacted dirt and then wash surfaces thoroughly
with a garden hose. A coating of oil may also be
applied to the spiral flights to minimize oxidation.
2. Check auger flighting for wear, bend, and cracks and
repair or replace as needed.
3. Inspect auger for loose, damaged, or worn
components and adjust or replace as needed.
4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to
prevent rust. Ask your dealer for Land Pride touch-up
paint. They are available in aerosol spray cans,
touch-up bottles, quarts, and gallon sizes.
5. Replace all damaged or missing decals.
6. Lubricate as noted on page 26.
7. Store unit on a level surface in a clean, dry place. Be
sure unit is properly supported so as not to fall on any
one during storage.
8. Follow “Unhook Bucket Mount” on page 9 or
“Unhook Post Hole Digger” on page 15 when
disconnecting skid steer/tractor from Post Hole
Digger.
Touch-Up Paint
Part No. Part Description
821-070C GLOSS BLACK ENAMEL SPRAY CAN
821-070CTU GLOSS BLACK ENAMEL BOTTLE & BRUSH
821-070CQT GLOSS BLACK ENAMEL QUART
821-070CGL GLOSS BLACK ENAMEL GALLON
Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication