V160K
MAINTENANCE
Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. For further information contact your authorized service dealer.
• Clean the exterior of the unit with a mild detergent and water to remove any debris and grime.
• Check and tighten all bolts, nuts and screws.
• Repair or replace any cutting head components that are damaged or worn.
• Clean the exterior and surrounding area near the hydraulic motor.
• Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces.
TROUBLESHOOTING
In the event your PRO-DIG
®
Auger Drive unit malfunctions or does not appear to have enough speed or power, please refer to the
section below to identify the cause of the problem and possible remedy. If the problem persists, contact your Authorized service
dealer for assistance.
SLOW SPEED (RPM) OR INSUFFICIENT DIGGING POWER:
• Low oil flow.
Check parent machine specifications.
• PRO-DIG
®
Auger Drive is too large for machine.
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer.
• Check auger and teeth for excessive wear.
Replace worn auger components.
NO OUTPUT ROTATION:
• Quick release couplers not engaged.
Check connections.
• Quick release coupler is faulty.
Replace faulty coupler.
• Hydraulic oil tank is low.
Fill oil tank to maximum level.
• Planetary gear failure.
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer.
• Machine or hydraulic pump failure.
Refer to parent machine manual.
BAIL HOUSING LEAKING OIL:
• Hose(s) of fitting(s) leaking.
Tighten or replace.
• Motor O-ring failure.
Replace damaged O-ring.
OUTPUT SHAFT LEAKING OIL:
• Oil seal failure.
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer.
• Hydraulic motor failure.
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer.
AUGER BIT WILL NOT ENGAGE OR DIG:
• Auger big is worn or damaged.
Replace cutting head or entire auger bit.
NO TORQUE:
• Oil pressure is too low.
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer.
• Drive unit is too small for parent machine.
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer.
• Hydraulic system is overheating.
See the “Oil Overheating” section below.
HYDRAULIC OIL OVERHEATING:
• Oil pressure is too low.
Set relief valve to machine specifications.
• Hydraulic line is restricted.
Inspect and repair.
• Auger continually stalling.
Limit down pressure level.
• Hydraulic oil tank is low.
Fill oil tank to maximum level.
• Insufficient oil capacity.
Check oil cooler.
• Parent machine is too small.
Couple PRO-DIG
®
Auger Drive to larger machine.
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