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AUGER DRIVES PDD - PD50
SINGLE & 2 SPEED
OPERATORS MANUAL
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PM-000002-H

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  • Page 1 AUGER DRIVES PDD - PD50 SINGLE & 2 SPEED OPERATORS MANUAL PM-000002-H...
  • Page 2 PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...

  • Page 3: Critical Information - Service Intervals

    All DIGGA PLANETARY DRIVES must have a first oil change within the first 30hrs (extreme use) or 50hrs (Moderate use) or 3mths of use (which ever comes first) to ensure the bed in of the drive unit.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY - DECAL LOCATION BEFORE USE BEFORE USE - OPERATING PARAMETERS COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 SPEED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 SPEED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AUGERS, WEARPARTS & SPARE PARTS TROUBLE SHOOTING CONTACT INFORMATION WARRANTY PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...

  • Page 5: To The Purchaser - About This Manual

    Optional Extras are available for special applications or extreme conditions: these are noted throughout the manual. Contact your DIGGA dealer for any further information pertaining to this product or for further information on other products available in the DIGGA range.

  • Page 6: Service & Preparation For Use

    SERVICE & PREPARATION FOR USE Your Digga Auger Drive is a user non serviceable part. Unauthorised disassembly will void warranty. All service and warranty must be performed by an authorised DIGGA service agent. Contact your local Digga dealer for details.
  • Page 7 LYNCH PIN (CLIP) OR BOLT • • LINKAGE SUIT STD DRIVE UNIT • • STD DRIVE UNIT TO LINKAGE PIN • • DIGGA MOTOR CONTROL HARNESS (3M) • EXTENSION HARNESS 3M/6M/12M/15M OPTIONAL 2-SPEED CONTROLLER OPTIONAL REMOTE TOGGLE SWITCH OPTIONAL REMOTE FLOOR MOUNTED SWITCH...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions - General Information

    It will appear with the word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION, and a safety message pertaining to the specific topic being covered. Take the time to read these messages as you come across them. PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...
  • Page 9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING KNOW WHERE UTILITIES ARE Observe overhead electrical and other utility lines. Be sure equipment will clear them. When digging, call DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG ON 1100 (in Australia), or your local UTILITIES location service provider for location of buried utility lines, gas, water, and sewer, as well as any other hazard you may encounter.
  • Page 10 Remove the auger drive from the prime mover before transporting to and from the job site. • Planetary Drives shall be used only for their designed intent and shall not be loaded beyond their rated capacity. Over- loading or exceeding the manufacturers specifications will void all warranty. PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...
  • Page 11 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING OPERATING THE PLANETARY DRIVE CONT..• Drill stem rotation must be stopped before adding or removing sections, or making adjustments to the drill stem or sampling equipment. • Augers shall be cleaned only when the rotating mechanism is in neutral and the auger stopped; long-handled shovels shall be used to move cuttings from the auger.
  • Page 12 Verify that all tie down accessories (chains, slings, ropes, shackles etc.) are capable of maintaining attachment stability during transporting and are attached in such a way to prevent unintended disengagement or shifting of the unit. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or death. PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...
  • Page 13 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL INFORMATION TO THE OPERATOR The primary responsibility for safety with this equipment falls to the operator. Make sure that the equipment is operated only by trained individuals that have read and understand this manual. Don’t hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted. It is the skill, care, common sense, and good judgement of the operator that will determine how efficiently and safely the job is performed.

  • Page 14: Safety - Working With The Attachment

    ● Refer to your power unit’s operator’s manual and this manual for procedures and intervals, then inspect and maintain the entire hydraulic system to insure that the fluid remains clean, that all devices function properly, and that there are no fluid leaks. PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...
  • Page 15 ● Replacement parts must also have safety signs attached. For additional safety information please see Risk Management booklet. To obtain a copy contact Digga Head Office on +61 7 3807 3330...

  • Page 16: Safety - Decal Location

    ORDERING NEW DECALS Contact your local Digga dealer to obtain new safety decals as well as logo and model decals. Part Number: DE-000426 Part Number: DE-000088 PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...

  • Page 17: Before Use

    BEFORE USE The key feature of your Digga Auger Drive is low maintenance, regular oil changes only are required. It contains no user serviceable parts, unauthorised disassembly will void warranty. WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM DIGGA MUST BE OBTAINED before performing any disassembly.

  • Page 18: Before Use - Operating Parameters

    LPM @ BAR BAR @ LPM PDZ3 PDX2 PDX3 PD10 PD4HF PD6HF PD8HF PD10HF PD12 PD15 PD18 PD22 PD25 PD30 PD40 PD50 ** PRV - Pressure Relief Valve & **ECV - Energy Control Valve PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...
  • Page 19 BEFORE USE POWER MAXIMUM FLOW MAXIMUM PRESSURE MODEL Case Drain LPM @ BAR BAR @ LPM 2 SPEED DRIVE UNITS - STANDARD FLOW PDT3 PDT6 PDT8 PDT10 2 SPEED DRIVE UNITS - HIGH FLOW PDT4HF PDT6HF PDT8HF PDT10HF PDT12 PDT18 PDT22 PDT25 PDT30...

  • Page 20: Commissioning Procedure

    NOTE: BEFORE THE DRIVE UNIT IS EVEN CONNECTED TO THE MACHINE ENSURE THAT THE DRIVE IS FULL OF HYDRAULIC OIL AND THE GEARBOX IS FULL OF GEAR OIL. All Digga planetary drive units are despatched from the factory full of fluids WARNING (hydraulic and gearbox oil) unless this warning decal is attached.
  • Page 21 See maintenance section in the operators manual on gearbox oil level checking as well as the gearbox oils recommended for cold climate conditions. Digga produce many drive units with many different gear set ratios and as a result don’t list every possible gearbox option and gearbox oil quantity required.
  • Page 22 SKID STEER LOADERS - Auxiliary hydraulic outlets. • BACKHOES & EXCAVATORS - Auxiliary hydraulic outlets or bucket curl cylinder circuit. • WHEEL LOADERS - Auxiliary hydraulic outlets or bucket tilt (dump) cylinder circuit. PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...
  • Page 23 11. If augering, check the auger teeth and pilots are not worn. Ensure all worn parts are replaced. Worn parts will become ineffective and severely diminish the overall performance of the Planetary Drive and Auger. PLEASE NOTE: ALTERING, TAMPERING OR DISMANTLING ANY PART OF THE DIGGA UNIT WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM DIGGA WILL VOID ANY WARRANTY.

  • Page 24: Operating Instructions

    COLD WEATHER STARTUP INFORMATION The information that is contained on this page is an aid to the operation and maintenance of your Digga planetary Drive Unit in cold weather. When you operate the host machine in temperatures from 9 °C (48 °F) to −40 °C (−40 °F) refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual of your machine.
  • Page 25 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - AUGERING OPERATING PROCEDURES - AUGERING YOUR DIGGA HIGH PERFORMANCE PLANETARY DRIVE IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR DRILLING AND ROTATIONAL OPERATION ONLY, IT IS NOT A LIFTING DEVICE ! INTENDED USE This unit is designed for drilling vertical or horizontal holes or rotating piers into the ground. Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use.
  • Page 26 Cradle arm & the loader arms are Drive unit & Auger. Drive Unit allowing not obstructing visibility. the Drive and Auger to swing freely left, right, forward & back. PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...
  • Page 27 3. For telescopic extensions, use the same method as above, but slide the inner extension back into the auger & pin. DIGGA DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE OPERATOR USING THE EXTENSION(S) OUTSIDE THE DESIGNED OPERATING PROCEDURE...
  • Page 28 N.B Inefficiencies occur with machinery that can reduce the torque output, such as heat, cold, age of machine etc.. It is therefore highly recommended that Torque monitoring equipment to keep record of the torque and pressure is installed. Contact Digga or your local Digga Dealer for further information regarding torque monitoring options.
  • Page 29 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - SWING CONTROL SYSTEM (SCS) OPTIONAL EXTRA - SCS STOWED TRAVEL POSITION FOR If you have purchased a Swing Control System please ensure SKID STEERS & EXCAVATORS you read and understand the following operational procedures. TYPE 2,4,6,8 DRILL HEAD IS IN DRILL HEAD IS LOCKED LEFT TO RIGHT SAFE OPERATING RANGE...
  • Page 30 STARTING THE CROWDING OR LIFTING ACTION. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY LEAD TO DAMAGE. The front cradle allows the operator to angle the drive up to a 90 degree, for easy connection to augers or anchors. PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...
  • Page 31 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - CRADLE HITCH OPTIONAL EXTRA - CRADLE HITCH If you have purchased a Cradle Hitch please ensure you read and understand the following operational procedures AVOID PILE AVOID PILE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION WHEN HITCH IS WHEN HITCH IS FULLY UP FULLY DOWN Resting the drive unit on The correct drilling...

  • Page 32: 10 2 Speed Installation Instructions

    (This connection point is tagged “supply”). Connect an earth to the two pin plug to connect to the 2-speed Connect an earth to the two pin plug to connect to 2-speed controller harness. controller harness. PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...
  • Page 33 2) USE OF THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER POWER LEAD Power lead (B) TC-000012 • If the planetary drive unit is fitted with 24V comes included in Digga’s Plug Solenoid coil, plug cigarette lighter plug into and Go 2-Speed Controller 24V DC Socket.
  • Page 34 2. HIGH SPEED is low torque - LOW SPEED is high torque. (See the torque chart supplied with your drive unit to read, output RPM and corresponding torque at an applied hydraulic pressure.) PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...
  • Page 35 TWO SPEED ELECTRICS INSTALLATION 2 SPEED ELECTRICAL LAYOUT FOR PD, DDT AND ADT DRIVES 2 SPEED ELECTRICAL LAYOUT FOR PD DRIVES USED ON EXCAVATORS, TELEHANDLERS AND BACKHOES ALL PURCHASED PD 2-SPEED DRIVES INCLUDE PLUG AND GO ELECTRICAL KIT • 3m (10ft) motor harness from drive unit (DM-000021) PLUG AND GO ELECTRICAL KITS KIT PART...
  • Page 36 3. HIGH SPEED is low torque - LOW SPEED is high torque. (See the torque chart supplied with your drive unit to read, output RPM and corresponding torque at an applied hydraulic pressure.) PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...
  • Page 37 New Holland EC-00024 (optional) PINS DIFFERENTLY AND OPERATORS HAVE THEIR OWN PREFERENCES ON HOW THEY LIKE THEIR Takeuchi EC-000241 (optional) JOYSTICKS TO WORK DIGGA DOES NOT PRE-WIRE Terex DM-000032 (optional) THE PLUGS. THE CUSTOMER WILL NEED TO DO Volvo EC-000241 (optional) THIS.
  • Page 38 POWERED BY AN EATON VIS HYDRAULIC MOTOR, FOR PD DRIVE UNITS THE CASE DRAIN HOSE MUST BE CONNECTED. High flow 2 speed drives (VIS motor series) require a case drain to be connected RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 2014 PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...
  • Page 39   TWO SPEED ELECTRICS INSTALLATION     Electrical and hydraulic schematic drawings: BELOW IS A COPY OF THE MOTOR HARNESS PART NO. DM-000021 USED ON 2 SPEED DRIVE UNITS:         ...
  • Page 40 (PART NO. DM-000013) USED ON 2 SPEED DRIVE UNITS. WIRE ENTRY BROWN DM-000013 - LAYOUT BLUE QK2-BSL HEAT SHRINK HEAT SHRINK 70MM NC12 DM-000013 DT06-2S 1500MM 1-BLUE 2-WHITE DECAL DE-000131 FOR DM-000013 QK2-ASL WHITE 2 BROWN WIRE ENTRY PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...
  • Page 41 TWO SPEED ELECTRICS INSTALLATION DM-000013 - SCHEMATIC ENCLOSURE HIGH SPEED LOW SPEED QK2ASL (SUPPLY) QK2BSL (REMOTE)

  • Page 42: Speed Operating Instructions

    If using a remote joystick mounted toggle switch part number DM-000026 or a floor mounted switch part number DM-000030 to select the two speed, then the rocker switch on the 2-speed controller, must be positioned in the low speed position. PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...
  • Page 43 TWO SPEED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DIGGA REMOTE SWITCHES (OPTIONAL) If using a remote joystick mounted toggle switch part number DM-000026 or a floor mounted switch part number DM-000030 2 Position Toggle Switch to select the two speed, then the rocker switch on the 2-speed (DM-000026) controller, must be positioned in the low speed position.

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    SUBSEQUENT OIL CHANGES inspection and rebuild) Oil Capacity 0.25L GEARBOX OIL:- ISO 320 (MINERAL OIL) AUST/UK - PDD TO PD50 (250ml) SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS:- AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0° (32°F) & ABOVE 40°C (104°F). WORKING IN HARD GROUND. EXTENDED AND CONTINUOUS HOURS OF OPERATION.
  • Page 45 MAINTENANCE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM GEAR OIL OPERATING TEMPERATURE FOR GEARBOXES PDD TO PD50 - ISO EP320 (MINERAL OIL) -9°C (16°F) 120°C (248°F) °C -100 INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO WARM UP A DRIVE IF OPERATING BELOW 5° C CAN BE FOUND ON...
  • Page 46 It is advisable that oil changes are performed by a Digga Authorised Service Agent, however it is not always possible for many reasons to get this done by a Dealer however what is important is that the oil is changed at the required intervals.
  • Page 47 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING OR RE-FILLING GEARBOX OIL LEVEL Use correct oil. See page 44. 2. Rotate the unit until the oil 1. Lay the drive unit flat on the fill hole is sitting between ground with the oil fill bung 60º...
  • Page 48 When changing the oil, not all oil will drain out, there will always be some resididual oil left in the gearbox. Follow the procedure to fill the gearbox, using the oil capacity charts as a guide only. PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...
  • Page 49 IMPORTANT: CHECK THE WEAR PARTS ON YOUR AUGER ON A REGULAR BASIS. ENSURE ALL REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE GENUINE DIGGA WEAR PARTS REPLACING WEAR PARTS 1. Position Auger so that it is 2.Place Pilot on bottom of Auger...

  • Page 50: Augers, Wearparts & Spare Parts

    Failure to do so will cause premature wear and damage to the Auger Pockets and Flighting, and substantially reduce the drilling performance of the auger bit. Please contact your nearest Digga dealer for more information about your auger and wear parts.
  • Page 51 For spare parts for your planetary drive unit, obtain the serial number off the aluminium serial tag located between the hood ears on the top of the hood of the drive unit. The serial number allows Digga to trace all production and service records.

  • Page 52: Trouble Shooting

    Hydraulic system too hot See hydraulic section Grinding or Loud Gearbox failure Contact your DIGGA Dealer* DO NOT DISASSEMBLE DRIVE TO ASSESS FAULT, Noise DISASSEMBLY WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION AND INSTRUCTIONS FROM DIGGA WILL VOID ALL WARRANTY. PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...
  • Page 53 Restriction in Line Inspect and Repair Auger Continually Stalling Limit Down Pressure Drive Unit too Small Contact your DIGGA Dealer Machine too Small Fit Drive Unit to Larger Machine Hydraulic Oil Tank Low Fill Oil Tank to Maximum Level Insufficient Oil Capacity...

  • Page 54: Contact Information

    CONTACT INFORMATION For further information on spare parts please contact one of the Digga sales office below your closest authorised Digga Dealer. DIGGA INTERNATIONAL SALES OFFICES ASIA PACIFIC NORTH AMERICA EUROPE DIGGA HEAD OFFICE - BRISBANE DIGGA NORTH AMERICA DIGGA EUROPE...

  • Page 55: Warranty

    Digga may request defective product or products be returned prepaid to them for inspection at their place of business or to a location specified by Digga. The warranty will be considered void if the product or any part of the product is modified or repaired in any way not expressly authorised by Digga, or if closed components are disassembled prior to return.
  • Page 56 PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017 PM-000002-H PDD-PD50 Operators Manual - November 2017...

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