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Owner Service
602378 REV AA
12/18/2018
tractor. Doing this, will cause rusting of the auger, but it
is easy for one person to handle the unit.
REPLACE CUTTING EDGE
Cutting edges and center points are replaceable. They
should be sharpened or replaced when worn.
1.
Remove carriage bolt (4), lock washer (5), and hex
nut (6) holding cutting tooth to the auger.
2.
Replace or sharpen cutting tooth. Install carriage
bolt, lock washer, and hex nut previously removed.
3.
Remove center point (1) by removing cap screw
(3), lock washer (5), and hex nut (6).
Figure 5
. Cutting Tooth Replacement
POST HOLE DIGGER OPTION
(HYDRAULIC DOWN FORCE KIT)
For tough, hard soil conditions. This will allow operator
to put 300-400 lbs. of down force on the auger to force
cutting edges into tough or hard ground. Tractor must
have auxiliary hydraulic outlet. Contact your place of
purchase for more information.
CLEAN POST HOLE DIGGER
After Each Use
●
Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass,
crop residue, etc. from machine.
●
Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
●
Replace any safety decals that are missing or not
readable.
Periodically or Before Extended Storage
●
Clean large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass,
crop residue, etc. from machine.
●
Remove the remainder using a low-pressure water
spray.
1.
Be careful when spraying near scratched or torn
safety decals or near edges of decals as water
spray can peel decal off surface.
2.
Be careful when spraying near chipped or
scratched paint as water spray can lift paint.
3.
If a pressure washer is used, follow the advice
of the pressure washer manufacturer.
