Worksaver 300 - Manual (Page 19)

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LOCATED ON POST HOLE DIGGER BOOM
SAFETY SIGNS AND DECALS
LOCATED AT TOP OF AUGER CENTER TUBE
REMEMBER: If Safety Signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without Signs, new
Safety Signs must be applied. New Safety Signs are available from your authorized distributor or factory.
NOTICE
Bend handle as needed
for comfortable operation
(See Owners Manual)
101200
OWNER SERVICE
The information in this section is written for operators
who possess basic mechanical skills. Should you need
help, your dealer has trained service technicians
available. For your protection, read and follow all safety
information in this manual.
WARNING!
▲ ▲ Lower post hole digger to ground or block
securely, turn tractor engine off, remove key and
disconnect PTO driveline from tractor PTO before
performing any service or maintenance.
▲ ▲ Before working underneath, raise 3 pt. hitch to
desired position and block securely. Hydraulic
system leakdown and failure of mechanical or
hydraulic system can cause equipment to drop.
▲ ▲ Keep all persons away from operator control area
while performing adjustments,
service or
maintenance.
LUBRICATION CHART
REF NO. DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY
1 Front U-Joint 8 Hrs.
2 Rear U-Joint 8 Hrs.
3 Gearbox – Fill to proper level Check Daily
(Gearbox holds 56 fluid oz.)
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Daily lubrication of the PTO slip joint is necessary.
Failure to maintain proper lubrication can result in damage
to U-joints, gearbox, tractor PTO and/or driveline.
LUBRICATION INFORMATION
The accompanying chart gives the frequency of lubrica-
tion in operating hours, based on normal conditions.
Severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent
lubrication.
Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts,
particularly when operating in sandy areas.
Use an SAE 90W gear lube in gearbox.
Use a lithium grease of NO. 2 consistency with a MOLY
(molybdenum disulfide) additive for all locations. Be sure
to clean fittings thoroughly before attaching grease gun.
When applied according to the lubrication chart, one
good pump of most guns is sufficient. Do not over grease.
REMOVING DIGGER FROM TRACTOR
Post hole diggers when off the tractor, can be an
awkward piece of equipment to handle. Be careful not to
pinch hands and fingers in the various hinge points of the
digger.
OPTIONAL PARKING STAND
The parking stand kit has two removable legs that go
into sockets on a plate bolted to the gearbox.
The two legs and the auger form a tripod which will sup-
port the post hole digger when removed from the tractor.
Order optional parking stand #102160.
AT THE END OF THE SEASON:
1. Drain and change the oil in your gearbox.
2. Check and replace, where necessary, blades, bolts,
nuts on the machine.
3. Clean machine and touch up any rust spots that may
have appeared.
4. Replace any safety signs if damaged or painted over.
5. Make sure PTO driveline yoke and gearbox input shaft
are clean and free of burrs. Keep well lubricated to
prevent galling of yoke and input shaft when shear
bolt becomes sheared.
6. Keep all shields in place. Order new shields if dam-
aged or missing.
7. Keep cutting edges sharp. Sharp cutting edges dig
easier and better. Outer cutting edges on larger
augers wear faster than inner cutting edges; switching
teeth will even wear.
8. Store implement in clean, dry location, away from
children, animals, or traffic area.
DAILY CHECKS:
1. Check that all bolts, nuts, and screws are tight.
Checking the bolts and nuts on the cutting blades is
particularly important in rocky soil.
2. Check daily the level of the gearbox oil and top up to
the correct level. Check for gearbox oil leaks. It should
be noted that no warranty claim can be submitted on
a gearbox that has run dry. It is essential that the
gearbox is kept correctly filled with gearbox oil.
3. Grease the PTO shaft daily.
4. Check the wear on the cutting blades. Sharpen them
routinely with an angle grinder or replace when worn
down too far. Keep at least two sets of cutting blades,
bolts, and nuts as spares.