Product Manual

LUBRICATION SCHEDULE
SHIPPED WITH OIL IN GEAR BOX
SHIPPED WITHOUT GREASE IN GREASE FITTINGS.
UNIT MUST BE SERVICED BEFORE USING.*
When Adding Oil Use Multi-Purpose Gear Oil (I.E. S.A.E. 80w/90
or S.A.E. 85w/140 Multi-purpose gear oil) in Gearbox.
For all Grease Fittings, the PTO shaft tube and U-joints, use
TYPE/Grade II tube grease.
Check gearbox periodically (approx. every 50 hours) to maintain correct oil
level.
PHD-06-SC-YK - 40 OZ.
PHD-09-SC-YK - 40 OZ.
PHD-12-SC-YK - 40 OZ.
Universal joints to be greased every 8 hours. Tube and shaft should be
greased every 100 hours or every season, which ever comes first.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Lower auger point slowly to ground at place of desired hole. Slowly move tractor
forward or back to achieve desired hole angle.
2. Set brake or use Park position.
3. Engage PTO shaft clutch at half throttle and slowly lower auger into ground. In
some types of soil it may be necessary to hold auger back from screwing itself into the
ground with the hydraulic control lever.
4. In some types of soil, for best cleaning action, allow auger to dig a foot or so and
raise auger almost out of the ground and then dig deeper. Repeat as necessary.
5. When auger has reached the desired depth, stop auger and remove from the hole
which will pull the column of dirt out with it. Then move away from the hole and en-
gage the PTO to clear off the auger. Repeat clean out procedure if to much dirt re-
mains in the hole.
6. If the slip clutch slips, stop immediately ! Always stop the tractor, disengage PTO,
set brake, shut off the tractor engine, remove the ignition key, lower implement to the
ground and allow auger to come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor. Never
leave equipment unattended with the tractor running and check for any obstructions, if
none are found tighten bolts around clutch (BOLTS SHOWN AT POINT A IN DIA-
GRAM AT TOP OF NEXT PAGE). Make sure you tighten each bolt the same amount,
starting with 1/4 to 1/2 turn on each bolt and try digging again making sure it doesn’t
slip. If it continues to slip check again to make sure there are no obstructions, if none
are found tighten bolts again.
7. DO NOT transport digger with PTO shaft engaged. This may result in damage to
universal joints.
8. Check post hole digger daily for any damaged or loose bolts, securing pins, etc.
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