OWNER SERVICE
The information in this section is written for operators who possess basic mechanical skills. Should you need help, your dealer has trained service technicians available. For your protection, read and follow all safety information in this manual.
WARNING!
▲Lower post hole digger to ground or block securely, turn tractor engine off, remove key and disconnect PTO driveline from tractor PTO before performing any service or maintenance.
▲Before working underneath, raise 3 pt. hitch to desired position and block securely. Hydraulic system leakdown and failure of mechanical or hydraulic system can cause equipment to drop.
▲Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service or maintenance.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
DAILY CHECKS:
1.Check that all bolts, nuts, and screws are tight. Checking the bolts and nuts on the cutting blades is particularly important in rocky soil.
2.Check daily the level of the gearbox oil and top up to the correct level. Check for gearbox oil leaks. It should be noted that no warranty claim can be submitted on a gearbox that has run dry. It is essential that the gearbox is kept correctly filled with gearbox oil.
3.Grease the PTO shaft daily.
4.Check the wear on the cutting blades. Sharpen them routinely with an angle grinder or replace when worn down too far. Keep at least two sets of cutting blades, bolts, and nuts as spares.
LUBRICATION INFORMATION
The accompanying chart gives the frequency of lubrica- tion in operating hours, based on normal conditions. Severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent lubrication.
Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts, particularly when operating in sandy areas.
Use an SAE 90W gear lube in gearbox.
Use a lithium grease of NO. 2 consistency with a MOLY (molybdenum disulfide) additive for all locations. Be sure to clean fittings thoroughly before attaching grease gun. When applied according to the lubrication chart, one good pump of most guns is sufficient. Do not over grease.
LUBRICATION CHART
REF NO. | DESCRIPTION | FREQUENCY |
1 | Front | 8 Hrs. |
2 | Rear | 8 Hrs. |
3 | Gearbox – Fill to proper level | Check Daily |
(Gearbox holds 56 fluid oz.)
Daily lubrication of the PTO slip joint is necessary. Failure to maintain proper lubrication can result in damage to
AT THE END OF THE SEASON:
1.Drain and change the oil in your gearbox.
2.Check and replace, where necessary, blades, bolts, nuts on the machine.
3.Clean machine and touch up any rust spots that may have appeared.
4.Replace any safety signs if damaged or painted over.
5.Make sure PTO driveline yoke and gearbox input shaft are clean and free of burrs. Keep well lubricated to prevent galling of yoke and input shaft when shear bolt becomes sheared.
6.Keep all shields in place. Order new shields if dam- aged or missing.
7.Keep cutting edges sharp. Sharp cutting edges dig easier and better. Outer cutting edges on larger augers wear faster than inner cutting edges; switching teeth will even wear.
8.Store implement in clean, dry location, away from children, animals, or traffic area.
REMOVING DIGGER FROM TRACTOR
Post hole diggers when off the tractor, can be an awkward piece of equipment to handle. Be careful not to pinch hands and fingers in the various hinge points of the digger.
OPTIONAL PARKING STAND
The parking stand kit has two removable legs that go into sockets on a plate bolted to the gearbox.
The two legs and the auger form a tripod which will sup- port the post hole digger when removed from the tractor.
Order optional parking stand #102160.
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