V30K PREFACE This manual is used to familiarize you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustment, troubleshoot- ing, and maintenance. Read and follow the recommendations in this manual to ensure safe and efficient operation. The information contained in this manual was current at the time of printing.
SAFETY STATEMENTS THIS STATEMENT IS USED WHERE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WILL RESULT IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY. DANGER THIS STATEMENT IS USED WHERE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY. WARNING THIS STATEMENT IS USED WHERE MINOR INJURY COULD RESULT IF THE IN- STRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY.
• Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any way before operation. • Keep others away when making any adjustments to the unit. • Damage to the PRO-DIG Auger Drive and auger bit can result if the prime mover moves while ®...
• Inspect the area to be drilled before operation. Remove objects which can be thrown or be- come entangled. • Keep all parts of your body away from the drilling bit when operating the unit. • DO NOT operate the PRO-DIG Auger Drive when the auger bit is more than 12” (305mm) ®...
• Installation must be carried out in accordance with the escape freely from the motor housing. circuit or piping diagram. • The PRO-DIG Auger Drive is supplied with a case drain ® • Always cover or cap all motor case drain and high pres- hose already installed.
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V30K V50K HYDRAULIC MOTOR START-UP INSTRUCTIONS, CONT. FILLING THE HYDRAULIC MOTOR CHANGING THE FILTERS • The initial filling of the system must be carried out in such • It is recommended that the filters be changed after the a way that all of the air can escape from the high pressure...
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• Other pressure fluids upon request SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Your Pro-dig Planetary Auger Drive receives its hydraulic oil flow and pressure from the parent machine through the auxiliary hydraulic circuit via two quick release couplers near the end of the truck boom or excavator arm.
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Read and follow all safety decals. OPERATING PROCEDURES OPERATIONS TO AVOID Before operating always ensure that the PRO-DIG ® Auger Drive and auger or anchor are connected 1. In some soil conditions or when excessive down pressure correctly to the parent machine.
® accessories and other damages as a result of their use. • If equipment has been altered in any way from it original design, PRO-DIG does not accept any liability for injury or war- ®...
• Clean the exterior and surrounding area near the hydraulic motor. • Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. TROUBLESHOOTING In the event your PRO-DIG Auger Drive unit malfunctions or does not appear to have enough speed or power, please refer to the ®...
GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY Goods manufactured, rebuilt, supplied or installed by the Company are warranted against defects in material or workman- ship by the Company or its supplier for twelve months but the Company may transfer to the customer the benefit of any subsisting guarantee which the Company may hold in respect thereof.