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Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication
AP-SA20 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-215MK
4/3/19
Maintenance
Proper servicing and adjustment are to the long life of any
attachment. 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 attachment who has not been
properly trained in its safe operation. Do not alter
equipment in a way which will adversely affect its
performance or reliability, or for a purpose the product is
not designed.
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Always shut power machine down using “Power Machine
Shutdown Procedure” on page 9 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 and animals away from rotating
components. They can become entangled in the equipment.
•
Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Do not alter attachment or replace parts on the attachment
•
Allow only persons to perform maintenance on this
implement who have been properly trained in its safe
operation.
•
Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
•
Make sure safety labels are in their proper location and are
•
Backup alarm must be in good working order to warn
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
on page 26 for detailed
instructions.
7.
Replace all worn, damaged, or illegible safety labels
by obtaining new labels from your Kubota 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 dirt and grease that may have accumulated on
the unit. Scrape off compacted dirt and then wash
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 Kubota dealer for touch-up
paint. Paint is available in aerosol can, quarts, and
gallon sizes. See chart below.
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
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
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