OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Lower auger point slowly to ground. Auger point should be about 4” to the rear of the plumb line of the center of the top of the auger.
2.Set brake or use Park position.
3.Engage PTO shaft clutch at half throttle and slowly lower auger into ground. In some types of soil it may be necessary to hold auger back from screwing itself into the ground with the hydraulic control lever.
4.In some types of soil, for best cleaning action, allow auger to dig a foot or so and raise auger almost out of the ground and then dig deeper. Repeat as neces- sary.
5.When auger has reached the desired depth, leave auger at this depth for a very short period to assist in cleaning out the hole.
6.If shear bolt shears, replace with Manufacturers shear bolt or with one with the same specifications number Grade 2.
7.If auger becomes lodged below the ground, DO NOT attempt to lift auger out of ground by hydraulic lift power alone. Reverse the rotation of the auger by several turns. This can be accomplished by using a bar on the universal joints. After freeing the auger, slowly lift with auger slowly rotating.
8.DO NOT transport digger with PTO shaft engaged. This may result in damage to universal joints.
9.Check post hole digger daily for any damaged or loose bolts, securing pins,
etc.
LUBRICATION SCHEDULE
1.Fill the post hole digger gearbox with SAE 90 EP oil and check periodically to maintain correct oil level.
PHD-06S - 1 QT. PHD-09S - 1 QT. PHD-12S - 1 QT.
2.After the first fifty (50) hours it is recommended that the gearbox be drained, flushed and refilled with SAE 90 EP oil. Then every 250 hours.
3.Universal joints to be greased after digging 300 holes. Tube and shaft should be greased every other time.
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