Operation - Lowe 500 Classic Operator's Manual

1) There are a number of methods for mounting, ranging from removal of the bucket and using a special mounting
bracket, to side mounting in a boom joint, to using a bucket clamping device. No matter what method is used, it is
important to securely mount the auger and make certain that all pins, levers, bolts, and other locking devices are
properly installed and maintained.
2) Your loader dealer is in the best position to advise you where to "tap" the system for your hydraulic power.
3) Follow the operating and safety steps outlined in the previous section on Mounting for Skid Loaders. Never allow
the auger to swing excessively during transport or drilling operations.
4) Carry auger as low as practical during transport on the jobsite. Completely disconnect and store in a safe, secured
position when the loader is being transported from jobsite to jobsite.
LOWE Auger Drive Units are designed to be mounted on a machine with suitable hydraulic capacity. By
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means of two hydraulic hoses attached to your machine's hydraulic system, you are able to dig holes in a
variety of soil conditions.
The fl ow and pressure should be measured at the point where the unit is to be mounted. Most important
in a drilling operation is the amount of output torque your drive unit develops. As a general rule of thumb,
gallonage determines turning speed while hydraulic pressure determines torque. LOWE
designed with torque being the primary function for typical drilling applications.
Caution: Do Not engage auger rotation unless the point of the auger cutting head is touching the ground. The auger
should turn in a clockwise direction for digging.
Operating an attachment auger can be made simpler by following a few simple guidelines:
1) Carry the auger low to the ground when traveling between drilling positions.
2) Position yourself and the loader as much as possible on the uphill side of the hole. Your machine balance and
down force will be greatly improved.
3) Do not try to run the loader arms, auger rotation, and other functions all at once. Instead, isolate each function.
On a skid loader, a typical method would be to:
a) Lift boom and then tilt loader bucket cylinder to full extension.
b) Position tip of auger at the center of the intended hole and touch the point to the ground.
c) Run loader at about 65 to 75 percent power and engage auger rotation.
d) Use loader boom pedal to gently push rotating auger into ground. Ease up on down force if rotation stops.
e) As the hole is being dug, periodically adjust loader's position to assure a vertical hole. You may have to
monitor the position of the tilt arms if your loader has a self-leveling bucket feature.
f) Once the hole is dug, gently pull auger out of the ground with no rotation and shake the spoil dirt off.
If the auger is stuck, reverse rotation until it is free, then pull it out of the ground with no rotation.
g) Dip the auger back into the hole to pick up spoil dirt that may have fallen into the hole, then repeat step F.
h) Raise the auger out of the hole and roll tilt arms into low carry position. Watch for people and obstructions,
then go to the next hole site.
4) In hard or frozen ground it may be wise to slow the rotation speed to allow the teeth time to penetrate the soil.
5) Remember that torque and down force are the two most important items in digging hard-to-penetrate conditions.
Hard rock is best left to the premium high pressure truck drill rigs or to other methods of rock excavation.
*Always follow manufacturer instructions*
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