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3-Point Post Hole Digger PART # 24-0361, MODEL 400 PART # 24-0362, MODEL 650 PART # 24-0318, MODEL 1000 PART # 24-0337, MODEL 1500 Operation Manual This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury or death.
General Safety ..............5 Safety Decals ..............7 Assembly Instructions ............8 Operating Instructions ............12 Maintenance ..............13 Parts List Model 1500 ............14 Parts List Model 1000 ............15 Parts List Model 650 ............16 Parts List Model 400 ............17 Warranty & Specifications ..........18 Regisitration ..............19...
Do not operate if you have doubts or questions concerning safe operation. Call our customer service department at 303-278-0664,or email at customerservice@agknx.com if you have any questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury or death. Read the Operation Manual before operation. ● Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time. Do not permit others that have not read and understood the complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ● Make sure that the tractor brake is set before deploying the post hole digger. ● Do not manually deploy the auger. ● Do not manually position or force the auger into the ground. ● Turn off tractor engine before leaving the seat of the tractor. ●...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY DECALS Make sure all safety warning decals are attached and in readable condition. Replace missing or defaced decals. Contact AGKNX at 303-278-0664 for replacement decals. 6) Part # 29-021 7) Part # 29-027 2) Part # 29-024...
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: The gear box is shipped without lubricant. Fill the top hole with EP90 lubricant or equivalent. The gear box holds 25 fluid oz. (0.7 liters). Fill to the bottom of the plug on the side. Do not overfill as this can cause damage to the seals.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 4: Connect the “A” frame assembly C to the tractor’s 3-point lift arms. Attach the boom assembly B to the tractor. Attach the “A” frame C to the boom B using the pin D and lynch pin E .
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 6: Attach the driveline B to the gear box input shaft using the hex bolt 3/8” x 3" G5 C , 3/8” lock washer D and 3/8”-16 hex nut E . Insert the ¼”x 3/8” set screw in the hole on the yoke that aligns with the 3/16”...
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 7: Attach the auger B to the output shaft on the bottom of the gear box using the hex bolts 1/2"- 13x3" E , ½” lock washer D and ½” hex nut C . Tighten the hardware. NOTE: See the images below for reference in assembling the digger and mounting it to the tractor.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before assembling or operating this post hole digger. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. STEP 1: After attaching the post hole digger to the tractor, before engaging the power, slowly lower the auger to the ground at the desired angle for hole digging.
MAINTENANCE ALWAYS PERFORM MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS WITH THE TRACTOR’S ENGINE POWERED OFF, PTO DISENGAGED, AND THE AUGER TIP RESTING ON THE GROUND. Before operation check all safety shields. Replace shields that are worn or broken before operating the post hole digger. When the self-sharpening points on the auger show excessive wear it is important to replace them.
WARRANTY IMPORTANT NOTICE We, the manufacturer, reserve the right to change the product and/ or specifications in this manual without notification. The manual is for information use only and the pictures and drawings depicted herein are for reference only. Warranty Repair and Service Do not return this product to the store for warranty issues or repair.
The warranty may be refused if the registration is not legible, completed and signed. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to assure that the registration form is received. Agknx product warranty offers one year warranty against workmanship. The warranty gives the consumer certain and specific rights which may vary from state to state.
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REGISTRATION WARRANTY VOID IF REGISTRATION IS NOT POST MAKED WITHIN 15 DAYS OF PURCHASE. Mail to: AGKNX 15000 West 44th Ave, Suite B Golden, CO 80403 Serial #: ________________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date: __________________________________________________________________________ Purchased From: ________________________________________________________________________ Purchaser: _____________________________________________________________________________ Purchaser’s Address: ____________________________________________________________________...
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