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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Model SAC35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-188M
6/28/11
Spring Hose Loop Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-3:
1.
Attach spring hose loop (#5) to hitch plate (#1) with
3/8"-16 x 1" GR5 cap screw (#2), flat washer (#4) and
hex locknut (#3).
2.
Torque nut to the correct torque.
Spring Hose Loop Assembly
Figure 1-3
Skid Steer & Tractor Hook-Up
Refer to Figure 1-4:
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CAUTION
Do not stand between machine and implement during hookup.
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CAUTION
Make sure Skid Steer/Tractor hitch plate is properly attached
to the auger hitch plate. It must be secured under the top angle
bar and lock handles must be locked down with pins extending
fully through the bottom slots. An improperly attached hitch
plate can work loose and be thrown towards the operator.
Auger Hitch Plate
Figure 1-4
1.
Make sure hydraulic hoses do not interfere with hitch
hook-up.
2.
Drive machine slowly to the Post Hole Digger making
sure its front hitch plate is parallel with the Post Hole
Digger hitch plate.
3.
Rotate top of machine tilt arms slightly forward.
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Top Angle Bar
Bottom slots
Hitch
Plate
4.
Place top of hitch plate under the top angled bar on
the Post Hole Digger hitch plate.
5.
Slowly lift Skid Steer/Tractor hitch up until the top
angle bar and hitch have come together.
6.
Push lock handles of Skid Steer/Tractor hitch down
so that the pins go through the bottom slots of the
Post Hole Digger hitch plate and handles lock down.
Auger Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-5 on page 9:
1.
Position mounting holes in auger tube (#3) in line
with hole in gearbox output shaft (#4).
2.
Slide auger tube (#3) over gearbox output shaft (#4)
and install:
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Round Hub - 7/8"-9 x 5" GR5 cap screw (#1) and
nylock nut (#2).
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Hex Hub - 3/4"- 10 x 4 1/2" GR5 cap screw (#1) and
nylock nut (#2).
3.
Tighten hardware to proper torque.
Hose Hook-up
Refer to Figure 1-5 on page 9:
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DANGER
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin. Wear
protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood
rather than hands when searching for hydraulic leaks. If
hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin, it must be treated by a
doctor within a few hours or gangrene may result.
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DANGER
Make sure hydraulic hoses are properly routed without twists
to prevent becoming pinched or kinked while operating.
A pinched or kinked hose can burst and leak hydraulic fluid.
1.
Hydraulic hoses may be routed one of two ways:
Option 1 - Refer to Figure 1-5 on page 9:
a. Thread hydraulic hoses up through hose bracket
and then through spring hose loop as shown.
Option 2 - Refer to Figure 1 on page 6:
a. Thread hydraulic hoses down through hose
bracket and then out through open end of hitch
plate as shown.
b. Remove spring hose loop from hitch plate to
facilitate accessing Skid Steer cab.
2.
Thread hoses through any hose holders that may be
provided on the machine operating the Auger. See
your Skid Steer/Tractor Operator’s Manual for
instruction on how to use these hose holders.
NOTE: Augers are supplied with either a 2 9/16" dia.
round hub or 2" hex hub. Make sure gearbox output
shaft matches the auger hub.
