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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.
The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some localities prohibit their use.
Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements.
When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 20 mph (32 kph) at night or during the
day, use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.
Always be sure the implement is in the proper raised position for transport.
Reduce speed when transporting mounted implements to avoid bouncing and momentary loss of steering
control.
Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
TRANSPORT SAFETY
Do not drink and drive!
Turn curves or go up or down hills only at a low speed and at a gradual steering angle. Make certain that at
least 20% of the tractor’s weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe steerage. Slow down on rough or
uneven surfaces, and loose gravel.
Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on hillside, over rough ground and
when operating close to ditches or fences. Be careful when turning sharp corners.
Never allow riders on either tractor or implement. Falling off can kill.
Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges, inter-
sections, etc.
Following operation, or when unhooking, stop the tractor, set the brakes, disengage the PTO, shut off the
engine and remove the ignition keys.
STORAGE SAFETY
Do not park equipment where it will be exposed to livestock for long periods of time. Damage and livestock
injury could result.
Do not permit children to play on or around the stored unit.
Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and engage all safety devices.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM: AUGER WILL NOT DIG
Possible Solutions:
• Shear bolt sheared – install new shearbolt.
• Teeth dull – sharpen or replace.
• Ground too dry and hard – order optional fishtail point
(#170802) or optional down force kit, or wait until it
rains.
• Auger turning too fast and bouncing – reduce speed.
• Tall grass has wrapped around auger teeth – remove.
• Auger encountering rocks, roots, or other obstruction –
lift auger from hole and inspect.
• Auger teeth improperly positioned – see operator’s
manual for proper tooth pattern.
PROBLEM: AUGER DIGS SO FAR, BUT WILL NOT
DIG DEEPER
Possible Solutions:
• See solutions for above.
• PTO assembly “bottoms out,” not allowing digger to
lower – remove auger from digger and lower digger.
Gearbox should lower to the ground; if not, PTO
driveline assembly may need to be shortened.
• PTO driveline interferes with swinging drawbar – swing
drawbar out of the way or remove.
• Tractor hydraulic system may be faulty – consult tractor
dealer.
• Soil could have hardpan layer 6”-10” below surface –
use optional fishtail point (#170802) or optional down
force kit (see list of optional equipment).
PROBLEM: POST HOLE DIGGER SWAYS SIDE TO
SIDE
Possible Solutions:
• No sway bars or sway blocks on tractor – add same.
• Lift arms not adjusted evenly – adjust lift arms.
• Post hole digger is mounted with excessive looseness
in the hitch connecting points – use proper size pins or
bushings.
PROBLEM: BENT AUGER FLIGHTING OR BENT
AUGER
Possible Solutions:
• Tractor moved while auger was turning in hole –
always set brakes on tractor and make sure it is out
of gear.
• Operator moved tractor with auger in hole to try and
straighten a hole being dug at an angle.
• Auger is encountering rocks or roots or other foreign
objects – remove object from hole or change location.
• Outer edge of auger flighting is bending due to contact
with rocks or roots – use heavy duty auger with thicker
flighting.
• Shear bolt has been replaced with harder bolt –
replace with Grade 2 bolt per instructions.
THIS IS A DANGEROUS SAFETY HAZARD,
CORRECT IMMEDIATELY!
PROBLEM: AUGER SCREWS ITSELF INTO THE
GROUND
Possible Solutions:
• Operator did NOT ease 3-pt. hitch to ground slowly.
• Faulty 3-pt. hitch hydraulic system on tractor.
• Draft control is not in OFF position.
• Tractor is too small to handle digger.
PROBLEM: EXCESSIVE VIBRATION
Possible Solutions:
• PTO driveline bearing cross is worn – replace.
PROBLEM: PTO DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY COMES
OFF INPUT SHAFT OF GEARBOX
WHEN SHEAR BOLT IS SHEARED.
Possible Solution:
• Roll pin missing in yoke at gearbox input shaft. Install
roll pin as per instructions.
WARNING!