Hydraulic Earth Drills
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1. NEVER operate the earth drill with a damaged auger I utor aguiren Calk 32. TROUBLE Motor will not start Cannot connect or disconnect auger Auger turns too slowly and will not dig Auger turns but will not dig Auger with ex tension will not dig Hydraulic oil and or hoses overheats Auger turns when engine idles Problems not listed in table For Further Inquires Call 1 800 227 7515 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 2 3 1 2 1 1 CAUSE Toggle kill switch on handle is off Engine stop switch is in OFF or O position Torque tube is not connected at the engine end Fuel level is too low in gas tank On oil guard equipped engine oil level is too low Spark plug is fouled Foreign matter clogging adaptor Spring and button in top of auger is bent or broken Adaptor is bent Too much down pressure or binding on side of hole Hold back if necessary to allow auger to turn at full speed Bent linkage between control lever and valve With engine off ensure that neither lever touches handle bar when moved to full forward or reverse position Foreign matter collected around point Point or blade is dull Wrong type blade for soil conditions Contact dealer or factory for Little Beaver carbide blades Auger or extensions bent or running out of line Number of extensions exceeds machine capacity It is normal for the hoses and reservoir to be warm to the touch If you feel it is too hot consult your dealer
3. c lines be sure to relieve pressure Before applying pressure be sure connections are tight and fit tings pipes and hoses are not damaged Use a piece of card board or wood rather than hands to search for leaks KEEP all hydraulic lines away from moving parts Little Beaver How To Series Basic Operating Instructions for the Hydraulic Earth Drill For over 40 years the versatile Little Beaver mechanical earth drill has been the 1 choice of professionals who require a one man auger that is safe and simple to oper ate Thanks to our unique Torque Tube we ve eliminated the kickback found in other drills and made one man post hole drilling safe and productive Follow the in structions in this guide to ensure proper op eration LITTLE BEAVER EARTH DRILLS amp AUGERS P O Box 840 Livingston TX 77351 936 327 3121 ph 936 327 4025 fax 1 800 227 7515 L lt Q C T Q lt S S Be certain that 1 The torque tube is properly attached 2 There is no auger connected to the handle 3 The Quick Disconnect fittings are correctly coupled 4 The Torque Tube has engaged the Kill Switch at the wer Source ai O Set the choke lever to the ON position and pull the starter rope The engine should start after 2 or 3 pulls Set the choke lever to J f pa Y j 2 OFF and allow the engine to warm up for 2 or 3 minutes St erate penne EAS i i Connect handle t
4. ine should RADIOT Cg Pamagamsi Ieg Stop auger and pulou cable or other hazards always run at full speed while digging for clean hole MAKE certain everyone is clear before operating the machine KEEP hands feet and clothing away from moving parts while engine is running Start the Auger Turning by pulling the throttle lever in completely Always allow the auger to turn at full speed and let it cut its way into the soil IMPORTANT When digging in soft soil hold up slightly on auger In hard pan apply pressure but not enough to stall the auger or slow it down significantly The auger works best when it turns at full speed If the Auger Stalls repeatedly or slows down significantly stop the auger by releasing throttle lever slightly lift up on auger start auger by pulling throttle lever and allow the auger to turn at full speed while slowly lowering it to bottom of hole When the desired depth is reached stop the auger by releasing the throttle lever Then pull the auger completely out of the hole NEVER Remove auger from hole while auger is turning ee n hs E A AEAN ie A For greater depths 10 Snap extension onto Remove handle then Check the sharpness of the cutting blade frequently If it becomes un snap auger from auger auger and extension AOMOVE AUNgEI and ex dull check with your dealer or factory for a replacement Do not use auger adaptor tension from hole an auger blade which has worn even with the auger flighting
5. o Snap female end of 4 Starting position Insert the auger into the drive adaptor on the bottom of the handle power source using tube into connector at torque tube into con Choke engine Make sure that the button snaps into place Hold the handle so that quick disconnect fittings handle nector on power source your left index finger and thumb can operate the throttle pull with the index finger for forward rotation push with the thumb for reverse NOTE ONLY use reverse to free the auger if it becomes lodged in the ground Grasp the right handle bar with your right hand Stand so that the auger is straight up and down and is properly positioned to dig your hole making certain your feet are well clear of the auger Note the safety signs on the unit IMPORTANT Keep your back as vertical as possible by bend ing your legs as required quring the operation and lifting proce ure Always keep the leg pad against leg to maintain safe and stable control during operation The operator controlling the throttle lever RL Po must alert the other operator prior to engaging the earth drill to en Oh TEE US ao ae sure readiness Both operators must distribute even pressure on the A e aE ae RE S auger as required to maintain uniform drilling ae wie Gua tne ae et ee 5 Then pull starter rope 6 Attach auger to auger For safety always keep When hole is complete NEVER Drill holes where there is a possibility of underground power Note eng
6. or factory Valve or linkage is binding Do not use Contact your dealer or factory Contact your dealer or factory SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A DANGER Failure to observe safety instructions and reasonable safety practices can cause Property Damage Serious Bodily Injury and or Death BE CAREFUL WATCH OUT FOR BYSTANDERS A DANGER NEVER run engine inside building or enclosed area A DANGER NEVER drill holes where there is a possibility of underground power cables or other hazards A WARNING Augers are not to be used as anchoring devices A CAUTION e READ and understand your operator s manual and the operator s manual for the engine e NEVER Operate drill without correctly installing torque tube e NEVER Remove auger from hole while auger is turning e NEVER Operate auger at less than full throttle e NEVER Operate drill with damaged auger or other damaged or missing parts e KEEP Hands Feet and Clothing away from moving parts while engine is running e KEEP All safety shields and devices in place e MAKE Certain everyone is clear before operating the machine e KEEP leg pad against leg while drilling to maintain safe control e WEAR SAFETY GLASSES e KEEP Bystanders away from work area e SHUT OFF Engine to adjust service or clean the machine CAUTION Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin causing serious injury Be fore disconnecting hydrauli
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