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Table of Contents Hydraulic Post Hole Digger Model SAC35 26729 26730 317-188M Operator’s Manual Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
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Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.
App on your camera phone, Refer to Parts Manual open the App, point your phone on the QR QR Locator on this page for code and take a picture. detailed instructions. 6/28/11 Model SAC35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-188M...
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IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load with heavy end uphill. Engage whenever driving on public roads. that is more than double the parking brake when stopped on weight of vehicle pulling the tow an incline. load. Model SAC35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-188M 6/28/11...
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Inhaling smoke from any type of wheels, use wheel handling chemical fire is a serious health equipment adequate for the hazard. weight involved. Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by the chemical manufacturer. 6/28/11 Model SAC35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-188M...
Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card. labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer, visit our dealer locator at landpride.com. Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Land Pride.
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 838-292C 26729 Warning: Electrocute Hazard 838-293C Warning: Read Manual 26729 135500 Danger: Rotating Auger, Stay 30212 Away 6/28/11 Model SAC35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-188M...
Application Digger. Land Pride SAC35 Series Hydraulic Driven and Skid The parts on your SAC35 Skid Steer Auger have been Steer mounted Post Hole Diggers are designed to meet a specially designed and should only be replaced with wide range of customer needs and applications. From 9"...
Select coupling (#4 or #5) that mates with your unit’s coupling under pressure and attach that coupling to line (#2A). Attach the other coupling to line (#2B). Tighten both couplings. 6/28/11 Model SAC35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-188M...
Post Hole your Skid Steer/Tractor Operator’s Manual for Digger hitch plate. instruction on how to use these hose holders. 3. Rotate top of machine tilt arms slightly forward. Model SAC35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-188M 6/28/11...
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Steer/Tractor loader arms up. hoses and then reconnect hoses to the outlets. 6. Also see Hydraulic Hook-up instructions in your Skid Steer/Tractor Operator’s Manual. 6/28/11 Model SAC35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-188M...
Hitting an object while traveling forward can • Keep auger properly attached to loader when in use. damage the auger, machine and injure the operator. Model SAC35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-188M 6/28/11...
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IMPORTANT: Operate one loader function at a one digging site to the next. time. Operating two or more functions at a time (loader arms, tilt arms, engine speed and loader positioning) can lead to damaged equipment. 6/28/11 Model SAC35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-188M...
See “Section 5: Specifications & Capacities” on page 18 Now that you are properly briefed, your SAC35 Post Hole or “Section 6: Features and Benefits” on page 20 for Digger is properly installed, and you have the proper additional information on performance enhancing digging authorization from the utility companies, it’s time...
Augers 25542 Refer to Figure 3-2 & Figure 3-3: Land Pride offers standard and tree augers with 2 9/16" dia. round hubs or 2" hex hubs with aggressive cutting teeth on both. Tree augers are excellent for digging holes that are larger in diameter at the top and smaller at the bottom.
See instructions for “Drive Chain 26735 Inspection & Take-Up” on this page. Roller Chain Take-Up 7. Replace worn, damaged or illegible safety labels by Figure 4-1 obtaining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer. Model SAC35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-188M 6/28/11...
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See “Unhooking Post Hole Digger” on page 9. 5. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Ask your dealer for Land Pride touch-up paint. They are available in aerosol spray cans, touch-up bottles, quarts and gallon sizes 6.
Quantity = 2 or 3 pumps or until grease emits from end of bushing. 26730 Hours Output Shaft Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose grease 26730 Quantity = 2 or 3 pumps or until grease emits from end of bushing. Model SAC35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-188M 6/28/11...
If possible, apply while chain is warm. If drive chain is dirty, remove, clean and lubricate with chain lubricant 26754 before reinstalling. Be sure to work lubrication into all joints to prevent corrosion especially just before storing the Skid Steer Auger. 6/28/11 Model SAC35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-188M...
36" auger through some of the toughest jobs. Motor warranty 5 years on parts and labor. Auger sizes 9”, 12”, 15”, 18”, 24”, 30”, & 36” augers Auger length 46” on 9” Auger, 48” on all others. Model SAC35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-188M 6/28/11...