Speeco PD24460 V2012 - Manual (Page 8)

ILLUSTRATION B
REFER TO ILLUSTRATION C
1. To remove the auger from the gear box output shaft, take out the two 1/2 in. x 3-1/2 in. hex cap screws (15).
2. To remove the driveshaft from the gear box input shaft, take out the shear pin bolt (12) and 1/4 in. set screw
(24).
3. Check the oil level after every fifty hours of use. Use EP 90 lubricant and fill to oil level plug. All replacement
lubricant should be of this type.
4. The universal joints should be greased with a good grade chassis lube every week. At the beginning of each
season, grease the sliding driveshaft members with a moly grease.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: After mounting the digger to the tractor, lower the auger point slowly to the ground at the desired digging
angle before engaging power.
STEP 2: Engage the power-take-off and start digging at a slow speed, lowering the auger slowly as it begins to dig.
STEP 3: Increase speed as the auger goes deeper. The type of soil will determine the proper auger speed. If the
soil is extremely hard, it will generally improve operation to vary the speed of the auger at times.
STEP 4: When the auger has reached the desired depth, spin it momentarily at a high speed to clear the hole of
dirt. Reduce speed before withdrawing the auger from the hole.
STEP 5: Disengage the power-take-off after withdrawing from the hole and move the tractor to the next hole location.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Always perform maintenance operations with the tractor engine off, the PTO drive disengaged
and the auger point resting on the ground.
WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before operating
this post hole digger Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to
operate this post hole digger who has not read this manual.
Angle
Adjustment
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Angle
Adjustment
ILLUSTRATION A