Section 3: Operating Instructions
PD10, PD15, PD25 & PD35 Post Hole Diggers 317-048M
8/9/19
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Operating Instructions
1.
Carry the auger low to the ground while traveling
between drilling positions.
2.
Position the tractor on the upside of the hill when
drilling a hole. This will greatly improve its balance
and down force.
3.
Experiment with auger speeds before digging.
Increase engine speed to increase auger speed and
decrease engine speed to reduce auger speed. Run
at higher speeds when digging in soft or sandy soils
and at lower speeds when digging in hard, rocky, or
frozen soils. Never exceed power take-off speed of
300 rpm or the equipment can become damaged.
4.
Maker sure auger rotation is stopped and then lower
auger point to the ground.
5.
With engine running at a slow speed, start auger
turning clockwise. Increase engine speed to desired
digging speed.
6.
Periodically adjust the machine’s position to keep the
auger and hole vertical. Be careful not to damage
gearbox or auger.
7.
If Down Pressure Kit is installed, apply down
pressure to assist ground penetration. If auger speed
slows or stops, back off down pressure. Excessive
down pressure can stall the auger.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
IMPORTANT:
Operate one function at a time.
IMPORTANT:
pressure on the auger while in the ground. This can
damage the auger and drive components.
IMPORTANT:
Do not reverse auger rotation when
raising it up. This will dump soil back into the hole.
IMPORTANT:
If auger stalls while digging, raise
auger to free it. Continue normal digging operations
by lowering the auger slowly into the hole.
IMPORTANT:
If auger starts to screw itself into the
8.
After penetrating the ground approximately 24", stop
auger rotation and raise it up to remove soil and
debris from the hole. Lower auger back down to
continue digging. Dig another 24" and again raise
auger up except this time keep auger turning to
lessen the strain on the equipment. Stop raising
auger within 1 to 2 feet of being out of the hole and
lower it back down to continue digging. Repeat this
procedure until hole is at its final depth.
9.
Allow auger to turn several revolutions at final depth.
With auger still turning, raise auger up to within
1 to 2 feet of being out of the hole. Stop auger rotation
and continue to raise auger out of the hole.
10. Raise auger to an acceptable transport height before
11. Be careful to watch out for people, obstructions, and
uneven terrain while transporting.
IMPORTANT: