Table of Contents Post Hole Diggers PD10, PD15, PD25 & PD35 16664 317-048M Operator’s Manual Read the Operator’s Manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow ! without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. For an Operator’s Manual and Decal Kit in French Language, please see your Land Pride dealer. Printed 7/12/17 Machine Identification Record your machine details in the log below. If you replace this manual, be sure to transfer this information to the new manual. If you, or the dealer, have added Options not originally ordered with the machine, or removed Options that were originally ordered, the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine. Update the record by adding the machine weight and measurements provided in the Specifications & Capacities Section of this manual with the Option(s) weight and measurements. Model Number Serial Number Machine Height Machine Length Machine Width Machine Weight Year of Construction Delivery Date First Operation Accessories Dealer Contact Information Name: Street: City/State: Telephone: Email: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING: This machine contains components and/or fluids known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (California law requires this warning to be given to customers in the State of California.) For more information: oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65 PD10, PD15, PD25 & PD35 Post Hole Diggers 317-048M 7/12/17 Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Information . 1 Section 4: Optional Equipment . 21 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . 1 Rock Augers (Option) . 22 Safety at All Times . 1 Bolt-on Rock Heads (Accessory) . 22 Safety Labels . 4 Rock Auger Teeth . 22 Introduction . 9 Torque Limiter Driveline (Option) . 22 Application . 9 Down Pressure Kits . 23 Using This Manual . 9 PD10 & 15 Down Pressure Assembly . 23 Owner Assistance . 9 PD25 & 35 Down Pressure Assembly . 25 Section 1: Assembly & Set-up . 11 Adjust Down Pressure Kit . 26 Storage Stands . 27 Tractor Requirements . 11 Alignment Handle, PD10 . 28 Frame Assembly . 11 Alignment Handle, PD15, 25, & 35 . 28 Driveline Hook-up to Gearbox . 12 Driveline Hook-up to Tractor . 12 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication . 29 Shorten Driveline Length . 13 General . 29 Check Driveline Maximum Length . 13 Safety Information . 29 Check Driveline Interference . 14 Daily Inspections . 29 Auger Installation . 14 Long-Term Storage . 30 Section 2: Adjustments . 15 Lubrication Points . 31 Gearbox Input and Output Shafts . 31 Post Hole Digging Depth . 15 Gear Lube Fluid Level . 31 Section 3: Operating Instructions . 16 Driveline U-Joints . 32 Operator’s Responsibilities . 16 Driveline Profiles . 32 Dual-Angle Teeth . 17 Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . 33 Transport With Post Hole Digger . 17 Hook-up Post Hole Digger . 18 Section 7: Features & Benefits . 35 Unhook Post Hole Digger . 18 Section 8: Troubleshooting . 37 Unhook Post Hole Digger with Storage Stand . 19 Section 9: Torque Values Chart . 38 Operating Instructions . 19 Section 10: Warranty . 39 General Operation . 20 Auger Extensions (Option) . 21 Dirt Augers (Option) . 21 Tree Augers (Option) . 21 Dirt & Tree Auger Teeth . 21 © Copyright 2017 All rights Reserved Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future. Land Pride is a registered trademark. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Printed in the United States of America. 7/12/17 PD10, PD15, PD25 & PD35 Post Hole Diggers 317-048M Table of Contents Table of Contents Continued See previous page for Table of Contents. Parts Manual QR Locator Dealer QR Locator The QR (Quick Reference) code on the The QR code on the left will cover and to the left will take you to the link you to available dealers Parts Manual for this equipment. for Land Pride products. Download the appropriate App on your Refer to Parts Manual QR smart phone, open the App, point your Locator on this page for phone on the QR code and take a picture. detailed instructions. PD10, PD15, PD25 & PD35 Post Hole Diggers 317-048M 7/12/17 Important Safety Information Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Safety at All Times Look For The Safety Alert Symbol Careful operation is you best The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a insurance against an accident. potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra All operators, no matter how much safety precaution must be taken. When you see this experience they may have, should ! symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that carefully read this manual and follows it. In addition to design and configuration of other related manuals before equipment, hazard control, and accident prevention are operating the power machine and dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and this implement. proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of equipment. It is the owner’s obligation to instruct all operators in safe operation. Thoroughly read and understand Be Aware of ! WARNING the “Safety Label” section, read all Signal Words Indicates a hazardous situation that, if instructions noted on them. not avoided, could result in death or A Signal word designates a degree or serious injury. Do not operate the equipment level of hazard seriousness. The while under the influence of drugs signal words are: or alcohol as they impair the ability ! CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation that, if to safely and properly operate the ! DANGER equipment. not avoided, could result in minor or Indicates a hazardous situation that, if moderate injury. The operator should be familiar not avoided, will result in death or with all functions of the tractor and serious injury. This signal word is to be attached implement, and be able limited to the most extreme situations. to handle emergencies quickly. Make sure all guards and shields are in place and secured before operating implement. Keep all bystanders away from equipment and work area. Safety Precautions for Tractor Shutdown & Storage Start tractor from the driver’s seat Children If engaged, disengage power with hydraulic controls in neutral. take-off. Operate tractor and controls from Tragedy can occur if the operator Park on solid, level ground and the driver’s seat only. is not alert to the presence of children, Children generally are lower implement to ground or onto Never dismount from a moving attracted to implements and their support blocks. tractor or leave tractor unattended work. Put tractor in park or set park with engine running. Never assume children will remain brake, turn off engine, and remove Do not allow anyone to stand where you last saw them. switch key to prevent unauthorized between tractor and implement starting. while backing up to implement. Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye of a Relieve all hydraulic pressure to Keep hands, feet, and clothing responsible adult. auxiliary hydraulic lines. away from power-driven parts. Be alert and shut the implement Wait for all components to stop While transporting and operating and tractor down if children enter before leaving operator’s seat. equipment, watch out for objects the work area. Use steps, grab-handles and overhead and along side such as skid-resistant surfaces when fences, trees, buildings, wires, etc. Never carry children on the tractor or implement. There is not a safe getting on and off the tractor. Do not turn tractor so tight as to place for them to ride. They may Detach and store implement in an cause hitched implement to ride fall off and be run over or interfere area where children normally do up on the tractor’s rear wheel. with the control of the power not play. Secure implement using Store implement in an area where machine. blocks and supports. children normally do not play. Never allow children to operate the power machine, even under adult supervision. Never allow children to play on the OFF R power machine or implement. EMOVE Use extra caution when backing up. Before the tractor starts to move, look down and behind to make sure the area is clear. 7/12/17 1 Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Tire Safety Transport Safely Maximum transport speed for an attached equipment is 20 mph. DO Tire changing can be dangerous Comply with state and local laws. NOT EXCEED. Never travel at a and must be performed by Use towing vehicle and trailer of speed which does not allow trained personnel using the adequate size and capacity. Secure adequate control of steering and correct tools and equipment. equipment towed on a trailer with stopping. Some rough terrains Always maintain correct tire tie downs and chains. require a slower speed. pressure. Do not inflate tires Sudden braking can cause a towed As a guideline, use the following above recommended pressures trailer to swerve and upset. Reduce maximum speed weight ratios for shown in the Operator’s Manual. speed if towed trailer is not attached equipment: When inflating tires, use a clip-on equipped with brakes.