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Operation
602378 REV AA
12/18/2018
When the ground is too tough to penetrate with your
cutting edges and point, sharpen or replace them and
try again. These are replaceable parts and must be in
good condition to penetrate. (An optional Hydraulic
Down Pressure Kit is available.)
If you have difficulty penetrating hard ground, refer to
the Troubleshooting section in this manual for sugges
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tions.
DOWN FORCE KIT OPERATION
(OPTIONAL)
IMPORTANT
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Do not connect RETURN hose to a remote
outlet. Remote outlet ports are blocked in the neu
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tral position and will damage the hydraulic cylinder
when boom is raised.
1.
Lower post hole digger using the 3-point arms and
allow auger to dig.
2.
If down force is required, slowly apply down force
using the control lever for the remote outlet. Apply
force in small amounts.
3.
Continue to lower the auger using the tractor 3-
point lift arms as the auger digs.
4.
Raise auger with the 3-point lift arms. Cylinder will
retract when auger is raised out of the hole.
TRANSPORT
Do not operate PTO during transport.
The post hole digger auger is free-swinging, and care
should be taken while transporting the machine.
Be sure auger is completely retracted from the hole
before attempting to move the tractor.
DO NOT transport the post hole digger while the PTO
is engaged as this could cause the universal joints of
the PTO driveline into a sharp operating angle and
cause failure of the driveline.
Pay particular close attention to the Safety Messages
regarding transport. Avoid unnecessary injuries and
equipment damage by exercising cautious, conscien
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tious travel procedures.
Attaching the implement to the tractor increases the
overall length of the working unit. Allow additional
clearance for the implement to swing when turning.
Raise the implement as high as possible for transport
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ing.
LODGED AUGER
When dislodging a stuck auger, disengage PTO,
stop engine, set parking brake, remove key, dis
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connect PTO from tractor, and turn auger back
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wards with a wrench. Remove and store wrench
before starting engine.
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Removing a lodged auger can be dangerous
work. Be careful.
1.
If the auger gets stuck in wet clay, stones or roots,
disengage the PTO immediately and turn off the
engine.
2.
Turn the auger backwards several turns with a
large pipe wrench. Then attempt to raise the auger
with the 3-point lift arms. Extreme rocking or lifting
loads while trying to clear auger can cause auger,
gearbox, or boom failure.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to raise the auger while
turning it with a wrench or with a wrench attached
to the auger. You could be injured if the PTO was
accidently engaged or the 3-point lift arms sud
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denly raised the auger.
3.
Remove and store wrench before starting engine.
Figure 2
. Dislodge Auger
WARNING
WARNING
