Product Manual

200 SERIES TWO-MAN AUGERS
FORM GOM08042004US, VERSION 1.0
English-EN 13
FIGURE 14
FIGURE 15
REMOVING STUCK AUGER BIT FROM HOLE
16. 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 (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:
17. 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 18 below.
18. Locate transmission lock on top of transmission housing under spark
plug/engine cooling fin area of engine. FIGURE 16
FIGURE 16
19. 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 16
20. 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 17
FIGURE 17
21. With Crew Chief and Crew Member on each side of Auger, grasp
operator handles and rotate Auger/auger bit counterclockwise (to left).
DO NOT FORCE. Apply steady pressure until auger bit loosens in
ground, continuing rotation until auger bit is freed from obstruction and
Auger/auger bit can be lifted from hole.
22. Inspect Auger/auger bit for damage. Remove any obstruction from auger
bit and/or hole.
23. 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.
24. 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
• Auger-LOK™ System is designed for manual engagement
and activation by the operators.
• DO NOT use chains and/or slings wrapped around Auger
and/or operator handles 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.