200 SERIES TWO-MAN AUGERS
FORM GOM08042004US, VERSION 1.1
English-EN
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36. Disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental engine starting.
37. When engine is not in operation or is to be stored, close fuel tank
breather vent (if so equipped). Turn fuel tank ON/OFF valve to OFF
position to minimize fuel flooding carburetor and/or entering engine
crankcase and/or impacting upon environment.
11 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
For routine maintenance, the following information should be followed once per
week or 40 hours of use at minimum for maximum performance and return on
investment unless otherwise indicated. Information is for reference only and is
not intended to be all inclusive.
1.
Use factory approved replacement parts/accessories only for
maintenance and repair.
2.
All maintenance/repairs not described in this operator manual must be
done by a dedicated service center following a specific service/repair
manual.
3.
STOP Auger BEFORE performing maintenance and service per
STOPPING AUGER in OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS section of this
manual.
4.
Inspect for loose or broken parts. Inspect all fasteners, individual parts,
operator controls and safety devices for proper function. Tighten
fasteners as necessary. Replace any worn or damaged part or assembly.
5.
Remove all loose accumulations, dirt, grease to prevent safety hazards,
poor performance and reduced service life using safety type solvent.
6.
Inspect engine throttle control arm and throttle cable assemblies are not
damaged, bent, abraided or parts missing, are in correct operating
position and allow for complete freedom of movement. DO NOT operate
Auger with damaged engine throttle control arm and/or throttle cable
assembly.
7.
Inspect operator grips and throttle control grip are free of moisture, pitch,
oil or grease and are not cracked, damaged or worn. DO NOT operate
Auger until such handles and/or grips are repaired and/or replaced to
prevent aggravated effects of “kickback and/or loss of operator control
when digging.
8.
Inspect operator handle full length and attach areas for signs of cracking,
fatigue, deformation, nicks or gouges. If cracking or deformation is
detected or cuts or abrasions greater than 0.125 inch (3.2 mm) deep are
present, replace. Keep handles clean and free of dirt, moisture, grease,
oil and other, foreign material accumulations.
IMPORTANT:
Keep
external condition of operator handles, grips and throttle
control free of accumulation of moisture, dirt, pitch and other foreign substance
that can provide a conductive pathway for energy to be transmitted. Throttle
control should be maintained in clean, dry condition and free of all foreign
materials.
IMPORTANT:
Regardless of actual use, operator handles have a maximum
service life of 6 years. Replace any operator handles meeting this time limit.
Handle material used reduces (but does not eliminate) long term effects of ultra
violet radiation from sun.
9.
Inspect centrifugal clutch assembly properly disengages at specified
engine speed or slips during overload conditions.
10. Inspect engine muffler for wear or damage and replace as necessary to
minimize fire hazard and hearing loss risk. If muffler is equipped with a
spark arresting device, check for proper working condition. If not, replace
with approved replacement from engine manufacturer.
IMPORTANT:
It is owner(s) and/or operator(s) responsibility to provide and
maintain a USDA approved, spark arresting muffler in an operating area
specified by law. Check appropriate governing agencies for more specific
information. Auger must not be operated if muffler is faulty or has been
removed.
11. Inspect all safety and operation decals. If any decal becomes damaged
and/or unreadable, replace.
12. Auger may utilize self-locking type hexagon nuts to minimize effects of
vibration. If worn or damaged, replace.
13. Inspect auger bit for bent or damaged axle that will cause auger bit to
“wobble” during use and can cause loss of machine control. Maximum
allowable auger bit wobble is 0.25 inch (7 mm) total indicator runout
(TIR). Auger bits with TIR in excess of this value must be removed from
service and scrapped.
14. Inspect auger bit teeth and screw bit for excessive wear, cracking,
sharpness and missing parts. Replace as required to prevent undo wear
to boring head and inverted cone configuration to auger flighting. The end
result is substandard productivity and usually requires complete auger bit
replacement. FIGURE 21. Auger bit service life can be greatly extended
with constant auger bit wear part maintenance.
FIGURE 21
WARNING
•
Operating Auger utilizing components not meeting
minimum operational standards can result in property
damage and/or personal injury.
WARNING
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Stop Auger between each hole.
•
Never leave Auger running and unattended.
•
Not doing so can result in property damage and/or
personal injury.
WARNING
•
DO NOT perform service and/or repair related functions
with Auger mounted to 999 Series Display Stands.
•
Stands are not designed and/or intended for hole digging
and service functions.
•
Such use can result in property damage and/or personal
injury.
DANGER
•
Use safety type solvent.
•
DO NOT use thinner, benzene, or other volatile solvents
that will attack rubber/plastic components when cleaning
Auger.
•
Provide adequate ventilation.
•
DO NOT smoke while using cleaning solvents.
•
DO NOT use solvents with engine running or if it is hot.
•
Allow ample time for engine to cool BEFORE using
solvents.
•
An ignition source in close proximity to hot engine can be
the source of an explosion, resulting in property damage
and/or personal injury.
