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MODEL TMG-TPD12 TMG-TPD12 PRODUCT MANUAL v2022.10.27 48” 3-POINT HITCH POST HOLE DIGGER Please read and understand the product manual completely before assembly Check against the parts list to make sure all parts are received Wear proper safety goggles or other protective gears while in assembly Do not return the product to dealer.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety First You are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of your post hole digger. You must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work around the post hole digger is familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual.
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19. Ensure the tractor engine is switched off and the parking brake is applied before performing any inspection or maintenance on the digger. If it is necessary to raise the machine for such work ensure it is properly supported. Do not rely on the tractor hydraulics for support.
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2. Install suspension components Installation steps: Place the UPPER SUSPENSION PLATE (25) and the FRAME WELDMENT (10) as shown in the figure above, align the mounting holes, connect them in series with the ADJUSTING PLATE SHAFT (5), and install the lock pin (14) to fix it. The other CONNECTING SHAFTS (4) and locking pins (14) are installed in cooperation with the ADJUSTING PLATE SHAFT (5).
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3. Install the cylinder assembly Installation steps: 1. Place the HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (21) in the position as shown in the figure above, pass through the pins on both sides, pass through the upper lifting frame welding part and the suspension welding part respectively, connect them in series with the cylinder, and pass through the CONNECTING SHAFT (11) and CONNECTING PIN (12) fixed.
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4. Install the gearbox Installation steps: Place the GEAR BOX (23) in the position shown in the figure above, align the mounting holes on the lifting frame, insert the GEARBOX CONNECTING SHAFT (9), and fix it with R PIN (22). PART NO.
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5. Install the gearbox guard 16/18/20 Installation steps: Place the GEARBOX PROTECTIVE COVER (7) in the position shown in the figure above, install the PLAIN WASHER (20), SPRING WASHER (20), and BOLT (16) in sequence, and fasten it. Importance: All bolts are locked in place without shaking. NOTE: M8 Torque is 22~30 N·m WARNING: Once the assembly bolts are not fastened in place, there will be abnormal noises when the machine is working.
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6. Install the drill guard 16/18/20 A1/A9/A10 Installation steps: 1. Place the PRE-ASSEMBLED DRILLING BIT SAFETY COVER (1,2) in the position shown in the figure above, and fasten it on the gear box with SPRING WASHER (18), PLAIN WASHER (20) and BOLTS (16). 2.
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7. Installing the drill bit assembly Release A1/A9/A10 A1/A9/A10 Installation steps: 1. First loosen the bolts on the drill bit guard, remove the drill bit guard. 2. Install the DRILL BIT ASSEMBLY on the gearbox, align the mounting holes on the gearbox, install the BOLTS (A10), PLAIN WASHERS (A9) and tighten the NUT (A1).
In the process of connection, when the tractor is the moving, if there is people between the tractor and working machine, it may cause injury accident. Be sure no people stand between the tractor and working machine during the tractor moving. LOWER LIFTING PIN TYPES TMG-TPD12 CAT1 &CAT2 2. Connection and adjustment...
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If the magnitude of the tractor towing arms is too narrow, adjust the left suspension pin inward as below: Adjust Elastic cylindrical Left suspension pin d. Adjust angle, to obtain the most appropriate cutting angle, adjust the upon 3-point linkage suspension to ensure the suitable cutting angle.
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3. PTO installation DANGER ! If you use no plastic cover to protect the coupling, it is possible to be involved in the occurrence of injuries. Do not use no ● plastic casing coupling. If you use damaged couplings, injuries may occur entangled. Couplings if damaged, replace it immediately. Please check if ●...
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3. After connection, fixed the chain to prevent the plastic cover rotation 4. Max rotation angle of coupling NOTED ! If the shaft beyond its maximum operating angle of rotation at work, there will be unexpected injury accident. Be sure to fix the tractor three-point suspension before use.
OPERATING ESSENTIALS ASSEMBLY Attaching to the Tractor Standard Model 1. Attach the main support boom to the top link of the tractor with a cat 1 top link pin. 2. Connect the ‘A’ frame to the lower link arms of the tractor with cat 1 lower link pins. 3.
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Changing the Auger All augers are the same length and are attached in the same way by two shear bolts through the gearbox output shaft. To remove the auger, raise the boom to allow the auger to hang vertically then lower until the end of the auger is about 100mm above the ground.
3. Lower the auger slowly using the hydraulics until it starts to dig. Continue to lower the auger slowly ensuring it does not corkscrew into the ground. It may be necessary to clear the auger by raising it from time to time, only using the remote control lever.
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