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EPIC
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200 SERIES ONE-MAN HOLE DIGGER
FORM GOM08042001EU, VERSION 1.0
STOPPING HOLE DIGGER
NOTE: Stop Hole Digger between each hole. Never leave Hole Digger running
and unattended.
36.
Stop Hole Digger by releasing throttle control grip. Engine should return
to the idle speed position. FIGURE 14
FIGURE 14
NOTE: If engine power does not return to the idle position, check throttle
control grip, throttle cable, and engine throttle control arm for binding and/or
improper adjustment.
37.
Turn engine ON/OFF ignition switch to OFF position.
38.
Disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental engine starting.
39.
When engine is not in operation or is to be stored, close fuel tank
breather vent (if so equipped). Turn fuel tank ON/OFF valve to OFF
position to minimize fuel flooding carburetor and/or entering engine
crankcase and/or impacting upon environment.
9 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
For routine maintenance, the following information should be followed once per
week or 40 hours of use at minimum for maximum performance and return on
investment unless otherwise indicated. Information is for reference only and is
not intended to be all inclusive.
1.
Use factory approved replacement parts/accessories only for
maintenance and repair.
2.
All maintenance/repairs not described in this operator manual must be
done by a dedicated service center following a specific service/repair
manual.
3.
STOP Hole Digger BEFORE performing maintenance and service per
STOPPING HOLE DIGGER in OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS section of
this manual.
4.
DO NOT perform service and/or repair with Hole Digger mounted to 999
Series Display Stands. Stands are not designed and/or intended for these
functions.
5.
Inspect for loose or broken parts. Inspect all fasteners, individual parts,
operator controls and safety devices for proper function. Tighten
fasteners as necessary. Replace any worn or damaged part or assembly.
6.
Remove all loose accumulations, dirt, grease to prevent safety hazards,
poor performance and reduced service life using safety type solvent.
IMPORTANT: Use safety type solvent. DO NOT use thinner, benzene, or
other volatile solvents that will attack rubber/plastic components when cleaning
Hole Digger. Provide adequate ventilation. Dispose of rags/solvents per
international and local regulations.
7.
Inspect engine throttle control arm and throttle cable assemblies are not
damaged, bent, abraided or parts missing, are in correct operating
position and allow for complete freedom of movement. DO NOT operate
Hole Digger with damaged engine throttle control arm and/or throttle
cable assembly.
8.
Inspect throttle control grip is free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease and is
not cracked, damaged or worn. DO NOT operate Hole Digger until such
grip is repaired and/or replaced to prevent aggravated effects of "kickback
and/or loss of operator control when digging.
9.
Inspect operator handle and attach areas for signs of cracking, fatigue,
deformation or damage. If cracking, fatigue deformation or damage is
present, replace. Keep handle clean and free of dirt, moisture, grease, oil
and other, foreign material accumulations.
IMPORTANT: Keep external condition of operator handle and throttle control
free of accumulation of moisture, dirt, pitch and other foreign substance that
can provide a conductive pathway for energy to be transmitted. Throttle control
should be maintained in clean, dry condition and free of all foreign materials.
10.
Inspect centrifugal clutch assembly properly disengages at specified
engine speed or slips during overload conditions.
11.
Inspect engine muffler for wear or damage and replace as necessary to
minimize fire hazard and hearing loss risk. If muffler is equipped with a
spark arresting device, check for proper working condition. If not, replace
with approved replacement from engine manufacturer.
12.
Inspect all safety and operation decals. If any decal becomes damaged
and/or unreadable, replace.
13.
Hole Digger may utilize self-locking type hexagon nuts to minimize effects
of vibration. If worn or damaged, replace.
14.
Inspect auger for bent or damaged axle that will cause auger to "wobble"
during use and can cause loss of machine control. Maximum allowable
auger wobble is 7 mm (0.25 inch) total indicator runout (TIR). Augers with
TIR in excess of this value must be removed from service and scrapped.
15.
Inspect auger blade and screw bit for excessive wear, cracking,
sharpness and missing parts. Replace as required to prevent undo wear
to boring head and inverted cone configuration to auger flighting. The end
result is substandard productivity and usually requires complete auger
replacement. FIGURE 15. Auger service life can be greatly extended
with constant auger wear part maintenance.
FIGURE 15
NOTE: Worn boring head may only be capable of digging a hole 60 to 75% of
auger nominal diameter. This will allow auger to "bind" in hole reducing
operator control and productivity.
16.
Consult material supplied by engine manufacturer for specific information
relative to proper operation, lubrication and storage requirements.
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