Product Manual

100 SERIES ONE-MAN AUGER
FORM GOM08042002US, VERSION 1.0
English-EN 11
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
REMOVING STUCK AUGER BIT FROM HOLE
17. Usually due to excessive auger bit feed rate, an auger bit can "bind"
and/or "bury" itself in the hole. This is also common when digging with
smaller diameter 2 inch (50.8 mm) to 4 inch (101.6 mm) auger bits. When
this occurs, DO NOT continue to overload and slip clutch assembly.
Auger is not capable of transmitting ample power to “free” auger.
NOTE: The Auger uses a manually deployed transmission lock to prevent gear
rotation. Use the following procedure to remove a stuck auger bit from hole:
18. Before attempting to remove stuck auger bit from hole, STOP engine per
STOPPING AUGER in OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS section of this
manual BEFORE moving to step 19 below.
19. Locate transmission lock on top of transmission housing under spark
plug/engine cooling fin area of engine. FIGURE 10
FIGURE 10
20. Push lock handle down slightly to disengage upper detent position. Turn
lock handle counterclockwise (to right) until it stops against vertical slot of
lock bracket. FIGURE 10
21. Push lock handle down until it stops against bottom slot of lock bracket
and engages transmission gear. (Note, it may be necessary to rotate
Auger back and forth slightly to allow lock pin to fully engage gear.) Turn
lock handle clockwise (to left) until it stops against right side of slot.
Release allowing spring to push handle up into lower detent position. In
this position, lock device is fully deployed. FIGURE 11
FIGURE 11
22. Grasp operator handle on both sides and rotate Auger/auger bit
counterclockwise (to left). DO NOT FORCE. Apply steady pressure until
auger loosens in ground, continuing rotation until auger bit is freed from
obstruction and Auger/auger bit can be lifted from hole. An additional
person may be necessary to assist in this process, one on each side of
the widest portion of the operator handle.
23. Inspect Auger/auger bit for damage. Remove any obstruction from auger
bit and/or hole.
24. Reverse locking device process to disengage locking pin from gear.
Check spring positions handle in upper detent position of locking bracket
to prevent inadvertent lock deployment.
25. Reconnect spark plug wire. Start engine and resume digging process per
STARTING ENGINE WITH AUGER BIT ATTACHED in OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS section of this manual.
WARNING
• Transmission lock is designed for manual engagement
and activation by the operator.
• DO NOT use chains and/or slings wrapped around Auger
and/or operator handle connected to external towing
device such as a truck or loader to remove stuck auger
bit.
• Improper action can result in property damage and/or
personal injury.
CAUTION
• Area can become hot to the touch.
• Wear gloves for added protection.
CAUTION
• Lock device spring should always be in direct contact with
handle in any position.
• If this does not occur, lock device can become inadvertently
deployed, resulting in property damage and/or personal injury.
• Replace worn or damaged spring with factory approved
replacement part only.