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General EPIC 262H Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Safety, Operation & Service Information
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EPIC
200 Series Two-Man Hole Digger
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Do not discard this manual.
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Keep manual readily available for reference during operation or when servicing product.
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Before operation, read and comprehend operator manual content.
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Customer Service: 001 507 451 5510
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Customer Service Telefax: 001 507 451 5511
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Internet Address: http://www.generalequip.com
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Email: general@generalequip.com
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Mailing Address:
General Equipment Company, 620 Alexander Dr. S.W., P.O. Box 334, Owatonna, MN 55060, USA
EUROPEAN CE REPRESENTATIVE
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Customer Service: (+31) 5 23 63 82 86
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Internet Address: http://www.eurogate-international.com
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Email: info@eurogate-international.com
Mailing Address: Eurogate International, Galilieistraat 6, 7701 SK Dedemsvaart, The Netherlands
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Product covered by this manual complies with mandatory requirements of 2006/42/EC.
Copyright 2021, General Equipment Company, All rights reserved.
262H
GOM07042001EU, Version 1.0, Original Instructions
Note: There is no charge for Customer Service.

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  • Page 1 • Internet Address: http://www.generalequip.com • Email: general@generalequip.com • Mailing Address: General Equipment Company, 620 Alexander Dr. S.W., P.O. Box 334, Owatonna, MN 55060, USA EUROPEAN CE REPRESENTATIVE • Customer Service: (+31) 5 23 63 82 86 • Internet Address: http://www.eurogate-international.com •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Because of this continuous commitment for excellence, many products No warranty, guarantee or representation is made by • bearing the General name actually set the standard by which competitive manufacturer as to absolute correctness or sufficiency of any products are judged.
  • Page 3 EPIC ® 200 SERIES TWO-MAN HOLE DIGGER FORM GOM07042001EU, VERSION 1.0 Vibration BEFORE attempting to dig any holes, identify/mark all potential subsurface Prolonged use of Hole Digger (or other, similar machines) exposes operators to hazards in proposed digging location(s). Many utilities/other agencies will vibrations which may produce Whitefinger Disease (Raynaud's Phenomenon).

  • Page 4: Machine Specifications

    4 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS ACCESSORIES NOTE: All augers, extensions, blades and screw bits are for use in general purpose projects for a variety of soil conditions unless otherwise specified. All auger and auger extension drive connections are 25 mm (1 inch) diameter.
  • Page 5 EPIC ® 200 SERIES TWO-MAN HOLE DIGGER FORM GOM07042001EU, VERSION 1.0 Assemble operator handles to transmission on level working platform of appropriate size and height. As an alternative, transmission driveshaft can be securely mounted in suitable bench vice. Open assorted hardware bag into suitable container to prevent component loss.
  • Page 6 NOTE: Use only an oil marked with an engine service classification SJ or necessary for complete freedom of movement. higher. As a general rule, transmission usually uses same oil type and weight as the 4-Stroke engine crankcase. Check throttle cable inner wire for binding/movement restrictions caused by attach bracket.

  • Page 7: Application Theory & Techniques

    Hole Digger driveshaft and/or auger hub. In general, pressing down on operator handles is not required to initiate STARTING ENGINE WITH AUGER ATTACHED and/or sustain the digging process. In most moderate density soils, auger DO NOT attempt to dig with Hole Digger until Crew Chief and Crew Member dig rates will not cause centrifugal clutch to overload and slip.
  • Page 8 EPIC ® 200 SERIES TWO-MAN HOLE DIGGER FORM GOM07042001EU, VERSION 1.0 Place Hole Digger in vertical orientation on desired hole location. Keep wrists as perpendicular to operator handles as feasible while digging. Proper wrist position can minimize and/or reduce stress and Crew Member opens fuel tank breather vent (if so equipped) to its strain related damage potential to this body area, plus, operator control is maximum set position.
  • Page 9 EPIC ® 200 SERIES TWO-MAN HOLE DIGGER FORM GOM07042001EU, VERSION 1.0 FIGURE 14 FIGURE 16 Push lock handle down slightly to disengage upper detent position. Turn lock handle counterclockwise (to right) until it stops against vertical slot of lock bracket. FIGURE 15 Push lock handle down until it stops against bottom slot of lock bracket and engages transmission gear.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Instructions

    EPIC ® 200 SERIES TWO-MAN HOLE DIGGER FORM GOM07042001EU, VERSION 1.0 STOPPING HOLE DIGGER Remove Hole Digger/auger from hole. Disconnect auger from Hole NOTE: Stop Hole Digger between each hole. Never leave Hole Digger running Digger. Place auger in hole. Attach auger extension to auger and secure and unattended.
  • Page 11 NOTE: Use only an oil marked with an engine service classification SJ or auger wobble is 6.4 mm (0.25 inch) total indicator runout (TIR). Augers higher. As a general rule, transmission usually uses same oil type and weight with TIR in excess of this value must be removed from service and as 4-Stroke engine crankcase.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    EPIC ® 200 SERIES TWO-MAN HOLE DIGGER FORM GOM07042001EU, VERSION 1.0 NOTE: Screw bit for 50.8 mm and 76.2 mm (2 and 3 inch) diameter augers Inspect barrel end of throttle cable for proper retention. Properly retained barrel end will have no relative movement between it and inner cable. functions as boring head.

  • Page 13: Storage

    EPIC ® 200 SERIES TWO-MAN HOLE DIGGER FORM GOM07042001EU, VERSION 1.0 ENGINE LOSES POWER Possible Cause Correction Incorrect carburetor adjustment. See engine manufacturer supplied information. Water in fuel supply. Drain and replace fuel. Plugged engine exhaust ports. See engine manufacturer supplied information.

  • Page 14: End Of Lifecycle

    13 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, General Equipment Company, 620 Alexander Drive SW, P.O. Box 334, Owatonna, MN 55060, USA declare under our sole responsibility that the portable hole digger product: 262H...
  • Page 15 EPIC ® 200 SERIES TWO-MAN HOLE DIGGER FORM GOM07042001EU, VERSION 1.0 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK English-EN...

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