TO THE OWNER Congratulations on the purchase of your new Post Hole Digger. Your new Post Hole Digger is designed to meet your agricultural requirements. The ease of operation and low maintenance will give you many trouble free hours of operation.
Specifications Mainframe Welded RHS steel construction. Removable lower linkage pins 50 HP Model - Category 1 All Other Models - Category 2 Driveline Fully shielded telescopic PTO shaft. Overload protection - Adjustable twin disc spring loaded friction clutch (6 in. dia. on 50 HP, 8 in. dia. on 75 HP) Flexible safety shield over clutch or shear bolt.
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Before operating the post hole digger read the following safety instructions. Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious injury or death. Whilst your FTM post hole digger has been designed and manufactured to incorporate all necessary safety features it is essential that any person who operates or works on the machine is aware of the safety precautions that should be exercised.
Safety Information Locations of Safety Warnings The location and wording of the safety decals fitted to all FTM post hole diggers is shown below. It is important that all operators read and follow the information given on the decals. They should be kept clean and legible at all times.
Operation 2. Hydraulic Model At the time of delivery the linkage frame with boom attached, PTO shaft, hydraulic cylinder with hoses connected, and gearbox with auger attached are supplied as separate items. The following instructions apply for the first installation. The Hydraulic digger is fitted with bolt-on Category 2 linkage pins.
Operation Once the Hydraulic digger is fitted to the tractor the linkage must be placed in the float position with the draft control disengaged so the digger height is then controlled by the hydraulic cylinder. If necessary adjust the sway chains on the tractor linkage to centralize the sub-frame and prevent any sideways movement.
Operation Detaching the Digger from the Tractor Changing Auger Teeth and Pilot Raise the boom to allow the auger to hang When worn the teeth and/or pilot bit on the auger vertically then lower it until the end rests on the head should be replaced to maintain good ground.
Operation Always fit new teeth in pairs and use new retaining rubbers. Teeth and rubbers are sold in sets. Push the rubber through the hole in the socket and position it centrally. Align the U-shape of the tooth with the socket and hammer it into position with a soft-headed hammer, or place a piece of timber between the hammer and tooth.
Operation General Operation Before operating the digger for the first time carry out the lubrication checks shown in the Lubrication and Maintenance section. Read all the safety information contained in the manual and on the decals attached to the machine. Carefully inspect the area to be dug. Entrapment in the auger could cause serious injury or death.
Lubrication and Maintenance General Inspection After the first hour of operation and then before starting each day, check that all hardware is tight, in particular the auger attaching bolts and auger pilot attaching bolt. Inspect for any damaged components and replace before starting operation. PTO Shaft Grease the PTO shaft with multi-purpose grease at the locations shown before starting the post hole digger for the first time and then at the intervals shown.
SPARE PARTS 75 HP POST HOLE DIGGER STANDARD AND POWERDOWN SEE SHEET 2 FOR BILL OF MATERIALS EXCLUSIVE POWERDOWN COMPONENTS 4.12 4.10 BREAKDOWN OF ITEM 4 4.11 ALSO COMES AS PART OF ITEM 4.1...
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BILL OF MATERIALS ITEM MODEL PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PRICE PER EACH ($) 75 HP STANDARD 200200 DIGGER ARM 75 HP POWERDOWN 200248 DIGGER ARM 75 HP STANDARD 200201 HEADSTOCK 75 HP POWERDOWN 200247 HEADSTOCK 75 HP STD & POWERDOWN 400457 GEAR BOX 75 HP PHD, B5666 75 HP STD &...
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SPARE PARTS 50 HP POST HOLE DIGGER STANDARD AND POWERDOWN SEE SHEET 2 FOR BILL OF MATERIALS EXCLUSIVE POWERDOWN COMPONENTS 4.12 4.10 BREAKDOWN OF ITEM 4 4.11 ALSO COMES AS PART OF ITEM 4.1...
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BILL OF MATERIALS ITEM MODEL PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PRICE PER EACH ($) 50 HP STANDARD 200202 DIGGER ARM 50 HP POWERDOWN 200418 DIGGER ARM 50 HP STANDARD 200203 HEADSTOCK 50 HP POWERDOWN 200247 HEADSTOCK 50 HP STD & POWERDOWN 400144 GEAR BOX 50 HP PHD, B4666 50 HP STD &...
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4.12 4.11 SEE BREAK DOWN OF ITEM 4 ON RIGHT COMES IN A PACK OF 4 x BOLT NUT & WASHER 4.10 SPARE PARTS FOR POST HOLE DIGGER 30 HP SEE SHEET 2 FOR BILL OF MATERIALS. COMES AS PART OF ITEM 4.1 AS WELL...
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BILL OF MATERIALS ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PRICE PER EACH ($) 200095 DIGGER ARM 200395 HEADSTOCK 30 HP STD 400141 GEARBOX 30 HP PHD, B1666 400142 6" SLIP CLUTCH, BARECO B7230 400536 1-3/8" x 6 SPLINE BASE ASSM, B4163 400532 BUSH, 1-1/8"...
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12" AUGER SHOWN ALL AUGER COMES WITH CLOCKWISE ROTATION - 2" ID DRIVE TUBE BILL OF MATERIALS ITEM MODEL PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PRICE PER EACH ($) ALL AUGER SIZES 400019 Hex Nut M14 ALL AUGER SIZES 400135 Hex Bolt M14 x 90 MM POST HOLE DIGGER ALL 400455 B8009 (9"...