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50,000PXV QUICK HITCH MANUAL SPARE PARTS Published: 15 March 2023 ID: M022 1.6...
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These instructions give safety and operations information regarding the use of a Crane Mounted Auger Powerhead, Quick Hitch and Hydraulic Fold-Up bracket supplied by Autoguide Equipment. They contain the relevant information for products: Maximum Output Product Code Description Weight (Kg)
Troubleshooting ......................... 21 End of Life ..........................22 Spare Parts ..........................23 27649 – 50,000PXV Auger Power Head ................23 41700 – Fold Up Bracket ......................25 34250 – Fold Up Bracket Hydraulics ..................27 34312 – Quick Hitch Assembly ....................29 30733 –...
NFORMATION Your Powerhead has been individually built with great emphasis on quality, strength and simplicity of design and with routine care will give many years of trouble free operation. The following instructions have been written to cover the use and maintenance of the machine. Care should be taken to ensure that you are referring to the correct section of your machine before carrying out any adjustments, or when ordering spare parts.
With this information the correct auger can be selected to give increased penetration and speed. Soils are classified into 9 categories ranging from hard rock to loose silt. To determine which category will be being augured, a soil probe kit is available from Autoguide Equipment. Typical Probe Values...
Once the soil classification is known the appropriate auger can be selected. Aggressor Augers Designed for drilling in loose soil and sand, Aggressor Augers come in 1.2m lengths, with an optional 1m extension. These suit Powerheads with up to a maximum rated output of 4500Nm. They use a 2” hexagon socket industry standard drive.
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If additional down force is require a Rockmaster hammer system is available from Autoguide. Autoguide have a wide range of different Augers available to dig holes ranging from 6” to 36” diameter in all soil classifications. These can be both rented and purchased.
The Autoguide ‘Quick Hitch’ has been designed to enable ‘attachments’ for lorry-mounted cranes to be fitted or changed more easily utilising hydraulic power from the base unit.
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Assembly 2 comprises a fixed jaw D, a rotating claw E, a safety catch F, a safety pin G, a hydraulic cylinder H, locking/isolator valve I, and handle J. Note: The hitch may only be operated with the hydraulic/electrical (Faster) coupler disconnected...
Mounting the Attachment 1. The attachment must be positioned on a suitable flat surface and aligned such that its mounting plate is presented at a suitable angle to the crane boom. IMPORTANT: Do not at this stage connect the 3-way hydraulic coupler.
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4. Move the crane so that the fixed jaws D capture the attachment pin B. 5. Extend the crane boom, tipping the Powerhead forwards to position the second locking pin so that it can be secured by the claws.
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6. Operate the hydraulics to close the claws around the second shaft C, lifting the crane boom slightly to aid the movement of the claws. This process is not visible but a claw rotates to secure the second shaft. 7. Once the claws are fully engaged the safety catch will click into the locked position.
9. Connect the hydraulic/electrical 3- way connector (‘Faster Coupler’) to supply power to the attachment. 10. Operate the cranes’ auxiliary circuit to test the Powerhead and ensure rotation. 11. Raise and lower the crane boom to make sure that there is no interference with the boom or swivel bracket.
OWERHEAD PERATION Operating the Hydraulic Fold-Up Bracket Releasing the Powerhead 1. Position the crane boom angled towards the ground as shown. 2. Slowly lower the catcher arm through 90° by operating the hydraulic circuit.
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3. When the catcher arm is perpendicular to the bracket, the latch will automatically be released and the Powerhead will swing free. 4. Raise the catcher arm back into its home position using the hydraulic circuit 5. The Powerhead is now ready for use.
Storing the Powerhead 1. Position the crane boom angled away from the ground as shown so that the Powerhead hangs free. 2. Lower the catcher arm and allow it to rotate so that it makes contact with the Powerhead and rotates through 90° from starting position.
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latch plate at the base of the Powerhead, ensuring the pin has gone through all three layers of steel. 4. Once the latch is in place, raise the catcher up back into its home position to stowaway the Powerhead.
Drilling Holes 1. Attach the Auger to the Powerhead by sliding it over the hexagon bar output. 2. Insert the safety pin through the corresponding holes on both the Auger and Powerhead. 3. Carefully raise the Powerhead on the crane into position with the tip of the auger resting on the ground at the desired hole position.
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Rock Ripper augers will drill very hard material but the rate of penetration depends on the down force available. The Rockmaster hammer system available from Autoguide permits high penetration rates even with lorry mounted cranes.
Dismounting the Attachment 1. Move the crane until the attachment is positioned on a suitable bracket or set on solid ground for stability. a. In the case of the pole grab (if fitted) this will usually be carried on a custom bracket so ensure it is firmly clamped in position.
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4. Next open the locking valve I and pressurise the claw operating cylinder (Auger DIG). 5. Remove the safety pin G and move the safety latch F to the UNLOCK position by pulling handle J. 6. Standing clear of the equipment, release the claw by pressurising the ram (Auger REVERSE).
ROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Action Jerky Cold Oil Allow time to warm up Air in Pipes Check oil Level Non Compatible Quick Couplers Use Matched pairs Non Compatible Quick Couplers Replace Hoses too small for flow Replace Wrong Model Powerhead Select appropriate model Slow Pump Failing...
ND OF When the machine reaches the end of its useable lifetime it is important that the independent elements of the machine are reused, recycled or disposed of suitably. Component What to do? Metals All metals should be recycled with an appropriate scrap metal merchant, preferable sorted into metal type.
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BOLT M016 X 120 3941 NUT M016 NYLOC P 3866 BOLT M012 X 050 2105 WASHER M012 FLAT FORM C 35083 HOOK W/A 1207 BOLT M012 X 060 Code dependant on Top Level Part number. Contact Autoguide for advice on part code.
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Autoguide Equipment Stockley Road Heddington Nr. Calne Wiltshire SN11 0PS England Tel: +44 (0) 1380 850885 Website: www.autoguide.co.uk...
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