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OPERATOR MANUAL
Includes Safety, Service and Replacement Part Information
Model 210
One Man Hole Digger
Form: GOM-1061-1189
Version 2.0
Do not discard this manual. Before operation, read and
comprehend its contents. Keep it readily available for reference
during operation or when performing any service related
function. When ordering replacement parts, please supply the
following information: model number, serial number and part
number. For customer service assistance, telephone
800.533.0524, +507.451.5510. Our Customer Service Department
telefax number is 877.344.4375 (DIGGER 5), +507.451.5511.
There is no charge for customer service activities .
Internet address: http://www.generalequip.com.
E-Mail location: general@generalequip.com.
Copyright 2005, General Equipment Company.

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  • Page 1 For customer service assistance, telephone 800.533.0524, +507.451.5510. Our Customer Service Department telefax number is 877.344.4375 (DIGGER 5), +507.451.5511. There is no charge for customer service activities . Internet address: http://www.generalequip.com. E-Mail location: general@generalequip.com. Copyright 2005, General Equipment Company.
  • Page 3 Congratulations on your decision to purchase a General light construction product. From our humble beginnings in 1955, it has been a continuing objective of General Equipment Company to manufacture equipment that delivers uncompromising value, service life and investment return.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    STOPPING THE HOLE DIGGER. ADDING AND REMOVING THE FLIGHTED AUGER EXTENSION. Service CHANGING THE HOLE DIGGER TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT. ENGINE SERVICE. Troubleshooting ENGINE. OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS. Storage Specifications Replacement Parts Diagrams 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 2...

  • Page 5: Notice To Operators

    Notice to Operators IF YOU CAN NOT READ OR DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL, PLEASE CONTACT THE FACTORY FOR PROPER ASSISTANCE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. SI TU NO PUEDES LE'ER O NO COMPRENDES EL CONTENIDO DE ESTE MANUAL FAVOR DE PONERSE EN CONTACTO CON LA.

  • Page 6: Model

    General Equipment Company and its agents accept no responsibility for variations which may be evident in actual products, specifications, pictures and descriptions contained in this publication.

  • Page 7: Operator Instructional Data Sheet

    _______________ Owner/Instructor __________ Date _______________ Operator _______________ Owner/Instructor __________ Date NOTE: INSERT COPIES OF THIS PAGE WITHIN THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL IF SPACE FOR ADDITIONAL OPERATORS IS REQUIRED. 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 5...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Hole Digger with leg muscles and not with the must receive adequate, professional instruction back. Operators must be of adequate height so that for regarding the proper operation of this Hole Digger 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 6...

  • Page 9: Operation

    Do not smoke or bring any hazardous items are buried under the work surface fire or flame near the fuel. Always shut off the engine BEFORE utilization. Some Hole Diggers feature 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 7...
  • Page 10 5) Start the engine carefully. Two Man Hole Diggers higher purchase cost, being mounted to a carrier are designed to be started by both operators in the vehicle, with greater horsepower and less mobility), 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 8...

  • Page 11: Maintenance Repair And Storage

    Hole Digger. property damage and/or personal injury. Auger service life can be greatly extended with constant auger wear part maintenance. 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 9...

  • Page 12: Assembly

    Once mixed, the oil and gasoline will not separate. 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 11...

  • Page 13: Digging Operation

    2) Place the Hole Digger on the desired hole location. The auger pin supplied with the Hole Digger is The engine throttle is to be controlled by the operator's designed to withstand the high stress encountered 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 12...
  • Page 14 A warm (previously run) engine release valve is not pushed, the pull force will be may not require choking. substantially increased, resulting in potential engine damage and personal injury. 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 13...

  • Page 15: Operating The Hole Digger

    The term slippage is not intended to infer that the centrifugal clutch assembly 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 14...

  • Page 16: Understanding Kickback

    (and magnitude of the resulting impact force) is directly proportional to the amount/speed of the kickback force experienced by the operator. The torque and kickback generated by 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 15...

  • Page 17: Minimizing Kickback From Adesign Standpoint

    It is possible that this process. kickback force can have the magnitude to "throw" the operator from the Hole Digger. The operator 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 16...

  • Page 18: Operating The Hole Digger Continued

    "chip away" at the obstruction until the auger diameter augers. In this operating condition, the can pass by (by working the object loose) or go Hole Digger is not capable of transmitting ample 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 17...
  • Page 19 Hole Digger. Each operator must decide if he extra caution. In this configuration, the throttle control possesses adequate/proper experience, skill and can be advanced beyond the idle speed position 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 18...

  • Page 20: Stopping The Hole Digger

    After the desired digging depth has been achieved, the common sense over that of an introductory or nonflighted auger extension is removed by utilizing this novice level of expertise. The manufacturer has no ccepted procedure: 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 19...

  • Page 21: Service

    Fisk Brothers GR-132 is an DECISIONS. MANY OPERATORS MAY ELECT TO approved lubricant. UTILIZE THE NONFLIGHTED AUGER EXTENSION CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE AUGER AND BYPASS THE LONGER, MORE TIME CONSUMING 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 20...
  • Page 22 FIGURE 14. GASOLINE IS AN ETREMELY FLAMMABLE FUEL. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HANDLING GASOLINE. DO NOT SMOKE OR BRING FIRE OR 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 21...

  • Page 23: Engine Service

    Dirty spark plug. See Service section. Operator's Manual. Have such work performed at your dealer's servicing shop. Incorrect throttle control/cable adjustment. See Assembly section. Gasoline tank breather vent closed (if so equipped). 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 22...

  • Page 24: Operational Problems

    1) Clean all accumulated dirt and grease from the Hole GASOLINE TANK 16 US ounces (0.5 liter) Digger utilizing an approved safety solvent. CAPACITY TYPE Tecumseh TM049 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 23...
  • Page 25 8 inch (203 mm) diameter. Refer to DIGGING OPERATION for specific information. GENERAL. MODEL M210 REQUIRED NUMBER OF OPERATORS LEAD AUGER SERIES General® 2135 TYPE/NUMBER AUGER EXTENSION General® 2135 TYPE/SERIES NUMBER 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1186, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 24...
  • Page 26 Left Blank 210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1186, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 25...

  • Page 27: Replacement Parts Diagrams

    Replacement Parts Diagram M210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 26...
  • Page 28 210 Hole Digger M210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 27...
  • Page 29 Cable, Throttle (Used On Serial Numbers 27250 And Lower) 660-0560 Tie, Nylon, 6” Long 29080000 Washer, (Included With Part Number 210-0170) 60080800 Screw, Cap, Allen Socket Head, #8 UNF x 1”, Plated (Used With Part Number 210-0080 Only) 210-0320 Pinion, Clutch Drum 51020400 Pin, Dowel, 1/8”...
  • Page 30 Replacement Parts Diagram 2135 Series Earth Augers 1” Diameter Round Drive Connection For Use With 210 Series Hole Digger M210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 29...
  • Page 31 Replacement Parts Diagram 2135 Series Earth Augers 1” Diameter Round Drive Connection For Use With 210 Series Hole digger REFERENCE PART DESCRIPTION APPLICATION NUMBER NUMBER P801 Bit, Screw 2135-2E Auger 2135-4E thru 2135-8E Augers P302 Bit, Screw 2135-3E Auger 20051000 Pin, Roll, 5/16”...
  • Page 32 Replacement Blade Diagrams For Use With 2135 Series Earth Augers REFERENCE PART AUGER DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER APPLICATION E244 Blade, Earth, 4” Dia. Auger 2135-4E E246 Blade, Earth, 6” Dia. Auger 2135-6E E248 Blade, Earth, 8” Dia. Auger 2135-8E M210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 31...
  • Page 33 Display Stand Assembly 210 Series Hole Digger M210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 32...
  • Page 34 Display Stand Assembly 210 Series Hole Digger REFERENCE PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER 999-4-010 Leg, Stand 999-4-020 Plate, Top FP-164 Cap, Plug, 1” Square 15041400 Screw, Cap, 1/4-20 UNC x 1-3/4” Long, Plated 43040000 Nut, Wing, 1/4-20 UNC, Plated 999-4-5010 Decal, Warning...

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