Land Pride Post Hole Diggers HD25 Operator's Manual - Warning!
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Section 3: Operating Instructions
7/31/17
HD25 and HD35 Hydraulic Post Hole Diggers 317-076M
Transport With Post Hole Digger
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WARNING!
To prevent serious injury or death:
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Cross ditches and enter inclines slowly and carefully. TheÂ
auger can come in contact with the ground causing damageÂ
to the equipment and/or serious injury or death.
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Always travel straight up and straight down inclines. MakeÂ
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Slow down when traveling over rough or hilly terrain thatÂ
can cause equipment to bounce, or when obstacles are soÂ
close that they can be hit. Either situation can cause theÂ
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When traveling on public roadways, travel in such a wayÂ
that faster moving vehicles may pass safely. Use accessoryÂ
lights, clean reflectors, and a slow moving vehicle sign thatÂ
is visible from the back to warn operators in other vehiclesÂ
of your presence. Always comply with all federal, state, andÂ
1.
Select a safe ground travel speed when transportingÂ
from one area to another.Â
2.
Transport Post Hole Digger low to the ground toÂ
maintain stability but at a height that does not blockÂ
your view:
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Skid/Loader Plate Mount:
 Transport withÂ
cylinders on end of loader arms fully retracted,Â
motor/gearbox housing supported in the restÂ
support, and auger low to the ground at a heightÂ
that does not block your view.Â
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Bucket Mount:
 Transport with auger hangingÂ
straight down and low to the ground at a height thatÂ
does not block your view.Â
3.
Always travel straight up and straight down inclines.Â
Make turns only on level ground.
4.
Enter ditches and inclines slowly to make sure theÂ
auger does not dig into the ground. Stop and raiseÂ
auger if needed to cross a ditch or start up an incline.
5.
Reduce skid steer ground speed when turning.Â
Leave enough room to clear obstacles such asÂ
buildings, trees, and fences.
6.
Keep away from electrical power lines. Place anÂ
orange warning sign under overhead power linesÂ
indicating type of danger above.
7.
When traveling on roadways, transport in such a wayÂ
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
8.
Reduce transport speed when traveling over roughÂ
or hilly terrain.
Operating Instructions
1.
Carry the auger low to the ground while travelingÂ
between drilling positions.
2.
Position tractor on the upside of the hill when drillingÂ
a hole. This will greatly improve its balance and downÂ
force.
3.
Experiment with auger speeds before digging.Â
Increase engine speed to increase auger speed andÂ
decrease engine speed to reduce auger speed. RunÂ
at higher speeds when digging in soft and/or sandyÂ
soils and lower speeds when digging in hard, rockyÂ
or frozen soils. Normal auger speed is 85 to 100 rpm.Â
Never exceed an auger speed of 110 rpm or theÂ
equipment can become damaged.Â
4.
Maker sure auger rotation is stopped and then lowerÂ
auger point to the ground.Â
5.
With engine running at a slow speed, start augerÂ
turning clockwise. Increase engine speed to desiredÂ
digging speed.Â
6.
Periodically adjust the machineâs position to keep theÂ
auger and hole vertical. Be careful not to damageÂ
gearbox or auger.
7.
If possible, apply down pressure to assist penetrationÂ
into the ground. If auger speed slows or stops, backÂ
off down pressure. Excessive down pressure canÂ
stall the auger.
IMPORTANT:Â
Operate one function at a time.Â
Operating two or more functions at a time (lift arms,Â
engine speed, and positioning) can lead to aÂ
IMPORTANT:Â
Avoid moving or causing sideÂ
pressure on the auger while in the ground. This canÂ
damage the auger and drive components.
IMPORTANT:Â Â
Always stop auger from rotatingÂ
before raising it out of the hole. This will keep augerÂ
from wobbling with an unbalanced dirt load.
IMPORTANT:Â
If auger stalls while digging, raiseÂ
auger to free it. Continue normal digging operationsÂ
by lowering the auger slowly into the hole.
IMPORTANT:Â
If auger starts to screw itself into theÂ
soil, stop auger rotation immediately and raise augerÂ
to free it. Continue normal digging operations byÂ
lowering the auger slowly into the hole.
IMPORTANT:Â
If the auger does not penetrate anÂ
obstruction in the hole, raise auger out of the holeÂ
and remove the obstruction by other means or dig aÂ
new hole nearby. It is best to leave drilling throughÂ
hard rock to premium high pressure drillingÂ
equipment or other rock excavation methods.
IMPORTANT:Â