AUGER & ANCHOR DRIVE

(SINGLE SPEED)
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Instruction Manual Manual number: PROV50K Operating Instructions

Owners Manual Release Date: September 3, 2011 Maintenance
Safety Precautions Parts Lists

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PREFACE
This manual is used to familiarize you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustment, troubleshooting, and
maintenance. Read and follow the recommendations in this manual to ensure safe and efficient operation.
The information contained in this manual was current at the time of printing. Some items may change
slightly to assure, you the customer, the best performance.

We want you to be completely satisfied with your new product, feel free to contact your local Authorized
Service Dealer for help with service, replacement parts or any other information you may require.

Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or the factory, always have the model number and
serial number of your product available. These numbers will help provide exact information about your
specific product. You will find the model and serial numbers on an ID plate located on the product.

For your convenience, write the product model number, serial numbers and date of purchase in the spaces
below.

MODEL NO: ___________________________

SERIAL NO: ___________________________

DATE OF PURCHASE: __________________

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface/Table of Contents..................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Statements................................................................................................................................... 3
General Precautions.......................................................................................................................... 4-5
Safety Decal Locations/Serial Tag Location....................................................................................... 5
Specifications/Component and Control Locations........................................................................... 6
Set-up Instructions/Operating Procedures/Storage.......................................................................... 7
General Maintenance/Checking and Changing the Gear Oil.......................................................... 8
Maintenance Cont./Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 9
Gearbox Parts Breakdown............................................................................................................ 10-11
Guarantee/Warranty............................................................................................................................12

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 SAFETY STATEMENTS
THIS STATEMENT IS USED WHERE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WILL RESULT IF
THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY.
DANGER

! THIS STATEMENT IS USED WHERE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT

IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY.
WARNING

! THIS STATEMENT IS USED WHERE MINOR INJURY COULD RESULT IF THE IN-
STRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY.
CAUTION

! THIS SYMBOL BY ITSELF OR USED WITH A SAFETY SIGNAL WORD THROUGH-

OUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS
! INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY OR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.

READ MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALL

WARNINGImproper installation, operation or maintenance of the equipment could result in

! serious injury or death. Operators and maintenance personnel should read this
manual as well as all manuals related to this equipment. Follow all safety instruc-
tions in this manual.

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY STATEMENTS

Read all safety decals and safety statements in all manuals prior to operating or
WARNING

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working on this equipment. Know and obey all OSHA regulations, local laws and
other professional guidelines for your operation. Know and follow good work prac-
tices when assembling, maintaining, repairing, mounting, removing or operating this
equipment.

KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT

Know your equipment’s capabilities, dimensions and operations before operating.
! Visually inspect your equipment before you start, and never operate equipment that
is not in proper working order with all safety devices intact. Check all hardware to
assure it is tight. Make certain that all locking pins, latches, and connection devices
are properly installed and secured. Remove and replace any damaged, fatigued or
excessively worn parts. Make certain all safety decals are in place and are legible.
Keep decals clean, and replace them if they become worn and hard to read.

DO NOT MODIFY EQUIPMENT

Modifications may weaken the integrity of the equipment and may impair the func-
WARNING
tions, safety, life, and performance of the equipment. When making repairs, use
! only the manufactures genuine parts, following authorized instructions. Other parts
may be substandard in fit and quality.

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

! PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES

• Be prepared if a fire starts.
• Keep a first aid kit near by when operating equipment.

WARNING OPERATOR SAFETY

! • Protective clothing and equipment should be worn at all times.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment appropriate for the job. Avoid loose fitting clothing.
• Prolonged exposure to excessive noise can cause hearing loss. Wear suitable hearing protec-
tion such as ear plugs.
• Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator. Avoid distractions.
• Do not operate the unit when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medi-
cation.
• Never let a minor or inexperienced person operate the unit.
• Keep hands away from the drilling bit at all times.
• Inspect the area to be drilled before operation. Remove objects which
can be thrown or become entangled.

CAUTION UNIT AND TOOL SAFETY

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Inspect the entire tool before operation.
Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any way before operation.
• Keep others away when making any adjustments to the unit.
• Damage to the PRO-DIG® Auger Drive and auger bit can result if the prime mover moves while
the auger is still in the hole.

WARNING PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE

! • Use proper tools and equipment when conducting maintenance, refer to this manual for ad-
ditional information.
• Work in a clean dry area.
• Inspect all parts. Be sure parts are in good working condition and installed properly.
• Remove build up of grease, oil or any debris.
• Remove all tools and unused parts from equipment before beginning operation.

WARNING DRILLING SAFETY

!
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are
often attracted to machinery and work activity. Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them. BE ALERT and turn the equipment off if children enter the work area. Keep children
out of the work area and under supervision of another responsible adult.

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WARNING DRILLING SAFETY
! • Inspect the area to be drilled before operation. Remove objects which can be thrown or be-
come entangled.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the drilling bit when operating the unit.
• DO NOT operate the PRO-DIG® Auger Drive when the auger bit is more than 12” (305mm)
above ground. The auger bit may bind and cause injury to the operator and damage to the
equipment.
• While the auger bit is rotating, DO NOT attempt to manually guide the auger to a location.

WARNING UNDERGROUND HAZARDS

! It is the responsibility of the operator to know where buried power, gas, telephone, and other utili-
ties are in the work area. This may lead to shock or an explosion. Have the work area marked for
buried lines and do not dig in marked areas set by your local municipals. Striking a hard object
underground with the auger turning can result in the slowing or stopping of the auger.

SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS

! SAFETY DECALS
This unit comes equipped with all safety decals in place. They are designed to help you safely
operate your unit. Read and follow all safety decals.
(Locations shown below in figure 1)
• Keep all safety decals clean and legible at all times
• Replace safety decals that are missing or have become illegible.
• Safety decals are available from your distributor or manufacture.
• Some parts installed during repair may require safety decals to be affixed to the replacement
part. When ordering the replacement part(s) be sure the correct safety decal(s) are included in
your order.

! INSTALLING SAFETY DECALS

• Clean the desired are with warm soapy water.
• Decide on exact position before your remove the backing paper.
• Peel backing paper from decal. Press firmly on the surface.
• Air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed.

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SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENT AND CONTROL LOCATIONS

Motor Mount SAE “C” 4 Bolt

Motor 162.8cc
Bidirectional Speed
Min. Hydraulic Flow 25 GPM
Max. Hydraulic Flow 55 GPM
Max. Continuous Pressure 2500 PSI
Output Shaft 2 1/2” Hex

OUTPUT SPEED (LOW SPEED)

FLOW/ GPM (LPM) SPEED/ RPM
25 (95) 16
30 (113) 19
35 (133) 22
40 (151) 26
45 (170) 29
50 (189) 32
55 (208) 36

OUTPUT SPEED (HIGH SPEED)

FLOW/ GPM (LPM) SPEED/ RPM
25 (95) 33
30 (113) 38
35 (133) 45
40 (151) 51
45 (170) 58
50 (189) 64
55 (208) 70

OUTPUT TORQUE (LOW TORQUE)

PRESSURE/ PSI TORQUE/ FT/LBS (Nm)
1000 1852 (2511)
1250 2315 (3139)
1500 2778 (3767)
1750 3240 (4394)
2000 3703 (5022)
2250 4166 (5649)
2500 4629 (6277)

OUTPUT TORQUE (HIGH TORQUE)

PRESSURE/PSI TORQUE/ FT/LBS (Nm)
1000 3703 (5021)
1250 4630 (6278)
Note: PRO-DIG® continually looks for new ways to improve its products. 1500 5555 (7533)
Therefore, PRO-DIG® reserves the right to make changes to our products and 1750 6482 (8790)
specifications without notice. 2000 7407 (10044)
2250 8334 (11300)
2500 9259 (12555)

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 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS
This unit comes equipped with all safety decals in place. They are designed to help you safely operate your
unit. Read and follow all safety decals.

OPERATING PROCEDURES
Before operating always ensure that the PRO-DIG™ Auger OPERATIONS TO AVOID
Drive and auger or anchor are connected correctly to the 1. In some soil conditions or when excessive down pressure
parent machine. is applied, the auger may screw itself in to the ground.
This can cause the auger to become stuck causing the
DRILLING OPERATIONS PRO-DIG™ Auger Drive to stall. If this situation occurs,
1. To begin drilling, position the auger or anchor on the reverse the auger rotation and slowly raise the auger
ground in the desired location. Engage the parent ma- from the hole.
chines auxiliary hydraulics to rotate the auger or anchor 2. If the auger becomes lodged under rocks, tree roots,
in a clockwise direction. or other large obstructions, do not attempt to raise the
2. Lower the parent machines arm(s) to engage the auger auger out of the ground. See Step 1 of this section to
or anchor into the ground. Use only enough down pres- relieve the auger.
sure to assure positive penetration of the auger. Ease up 3. Avoid excessive side loading. This can cause damage to
on the down pressure if the auger rotation slows down both the PRO-DIG™ Auger Drive and the auger.
drastically or stalls. Excessive down pressure will cause 4. Keep all auger teeth and pilot bits in good condition.
the auger to stall frequently. Avoid using damaged teeth and holders.
Note: Do not continually stall the PRO-DIG™ Auger • Following operation, or when unhooking, stop, set
Drive! Continued stalling may cause excessive heat- brakes, disengage power drives, shut off engine, and
ing of the hydraulic system and possible damage to the remove the ignition key.
PRO-DIG™ Auger Drive. • Store the unit in and way from human activity.
• Before long term storage, wash the unit with mild
3. As the auger or anchor digs in the ground, the parent detergent and water to remove any debris and grime.
machines arm(s) or boom may travel through an arc. This • Do not permit children to play on or around the
means the operator may need to continually reposition stored area.
the machine to ensure vertical application of the auger or • Protect the shafts and ports with a grease or rust-
anchor. inhibitor.
4. When the auger has penetrated the ground about 24” • Grease bearing seals.
(610mm), raise the auger from the hole to clean out the • Check and tighten all bolts, nuts and screws. Paint is
loose material. available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
5. Once the required hole depth is reached, allow the auger • When storing the unit for any length of time be sure
to turn a few seconds at this depth to clean the hole. the unit is stored with clean gear oil.
6. Stop rotation of the auger and raise the auger out of the
hole. Swing the auger away from the newly drilled hole.
Spin the loose material off the auger.
Note: Do not reverse the auger rotation while the au-
ger is still in the hole. The loose material will back fill
the hole.
7. If necessary, repeat steps 2 through 3 to obtain a cleaner
hole.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
• Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
• Always use proper tools or equipment for the job at hand.
• Use extreme caution when making adjustments.
• Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak on attachments. Use a small piece of cardboard or wood. Hydraulic fluid
escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin.
• Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury.
• Fluid accidentally injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form
of injury or gangrene may result.
• When disconnecting hydraulic lines, shut off hydraulic supply and relieve all hydraulic pressure.
• Clean hydraulic oil daily for contamination. If contamination is present, determine the source and correct the problem.
• When replacing bolts refer to this manual.
• Clean the exterior of the unit with a mild detergent and water to remove any debris and grime.
• Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces.
• Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws.
• Repair or replace any cutting head components that are damaged or worn.
• Check the gearbox for sufficient amount of oil.
• Check the PRO-DIG™ Auger Drive output shaft for bends, cracks, breaks, or wear. Replace if any of these conditions appear.
• Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory replacement parts must
be used to restore you unit to original specifications. PRO-DIG™ will not claim responsibility for use of unapproved parts or
accessories and other damages as a result of their use.
• If equipment has been altered in any way from it original design, PRO-DIG™ does not accept any liability for injury or warranty.

CHECKING AND CHANGING THE GEAR OIL

The Planetary gearbox used on your PRO-DIG™ Drive Head uses a gear oil to keep the internal gears lubricated.
To check and or replace the oil, follow these simple steps.
CHECKING THE GEAR OIL: 3. Remove the drain plug and allow the oil to completely drain out.
1. Make sure the PRO-DIG™ Auger Drive unit is in an upright 4. Position the gearbox for filling by orientating the unit so that
position when checking the oil. the same port used for draining can now be used to fill.
2. Slowly loosen the oil fill-drain plug located on the under 5. Fill the gearbox with 0.75 Gallons/2.84 Liters of gear oil.
side of the gearbox. As you reach the end of the threads on See oil specifications below.
the plug, oil should start to come out.
3. If you see oil starting to pour out of the port, quickly retighten LUBRICATION RECOMMENDATIONS:
the plug. This is an indication that the oil level is adequate, but Mobil Delvac Synthetic Gear Oil 75W-90
in order to correctly measure the amount of oil, the gearbox Density @15°C 0.859 Viscosity Index: 140
should be drained and the correct amount of oil replenished. Viscosity @40°C 120 Flash Point °C: 205
See “Changing Gear Oil” section for oil capacity. Viscosity @100°C 15.9 Pour Point °C: -48

CHANGING THE GEAR OIL: LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE

1. Position the PRO-DIG Auger Drive unit in a position in
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The oil should be changed after the first 50 hrs. of use and at
which the oil can flow freely from the gearbox once the 500 hr. intervals thereafter. Geardrives in auger drives require
plug is removed. GL-5 grade EP 80/90 gear oil for lubrication. PRO-DIG™ recom-
2. Place a drain pan under the drain port that will hold at mends that the unit be partially disassembled to inspect gears
least one gallon of oil. and bearings at 1000 hr. intervals.
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Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. For further information contact your authorized service dealer.
• Clean the exterior of the unit with a mild detergent and water to remove any debris and grime.
• Check and tighten all bolts, nuts and screws.
• Repair or replace any cutting head components that are damaged or worn.
• Clean the exterior and surrounding area near the hydraulic motor.
• Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces.

TROUBLESHOOTING
In the event your PRO-DIG™ Auger Drive unit malfunctions or does not appear to have enough speed or power, please refer to
the section below to identify the cause of the problem and possible remedy. If the problem persists, contact your Authorized
service dealer for assistance.

SLOW SPEED (RPM) OR INSUFFICIENT DIGGING POWER:

• Low oil flow. Check parent machine specifications.
• PRO-DIG™ Auger Drive is too large for machine. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer.
• Check auger and teeth for excessive wear. Replace worn auger components.
NO OUTPUT ROTATION:
• Quick release couplers not engaged. Check connections.
• Quick release coupler is faulty. Replace faulty coupler.
• Hydraulic oil tank is low. Fill oil tank to maximum level.
• Planetary gear failure. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer.
• Machine or hydraulic pump failure. Refer to parent machine manual.
BAIL HOUSING LEAKING OIL:
• Hose(s) of fitting(s) leaking. Tighten or replace.
• Motor O-ring failure. Replace damaged O-ring.
OUTPUT SHAFT LEAKING OIL:
• Oil seal failure. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer.
• Hydraulic motor failure. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer.
AUGER BIT WILL NOT ENGAGE OR DIG:
• Auger big is worn or damaged. Replace cutting head or entire auger bit.
NO TORQUE:
• Oil pressure is too low. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer.
• Drive unit is too small for parent machine. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer.
• Hydraulic system is overheating. See the “Oil Overheating” section below.
HYDRAULIC OIL OVERHEATING:
• Oil pressure is too low. Set relief valve to machine specifications.
• Hydraulic line is restricted. Inspect and repair.
• Auger continually stalling. Limit down pressure level.
• Hydraulic oil tank is low. Fill oil tank to maximum level.
• Insufficient oil capacity. Check oil cooler.
• Parent machine is too small. Couple PRO-DIG™ Auger Drive to larger machine.

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GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY

1 Goods manufactured, rebuilt, supplied or installed by the Company are warranted against defects in material or work-
manship by the Company or its supplier for twelve months but the Company may transfer to the customer the benefit
of any subsisting guarantee which the Company may hold in respect thereof. The Company shall have the option to
replace, repair or withdraw any item or authorize the Customer to do so at the Company’s expense but so that the
Company shall not be obliged to accept any charges from Customers or others for work carried out in the warranty
period if such expenditure has not been previously authorized in writing by the company. The Customer is required to
return any defective item within ten days after the discovery of any defect, carriage paid, together with the Company’s
return/warranty form (which be provided on request) fully completed. The warranty period shall operate from the date
of sale, even in the event of goods being repaired, or replaced free of charge during the warranty period. Any war-
ranty given by the Company shall not be assignable and shall not extend to any goods which have been processed,
treated or mixed or subject to any process after the goods have left the company. Warranties shall not extend to any
failure, defect or damage attributable to normal wear and tear, lack of service or maintenance, use outside the scope
of the manufacturer’s specification, misuse, abuse or accident. In the event that a claim for repair and replacement
under warranty is rejected by the Company or its supplier the items returned will be disposed of within ten days of
notifying the Customer, if they remain uncollected. No goods which have been installed or used by a customer may be
returned for credit or replacement should same prove to be unsuitable for any purpose. Non-warranty goods returned
for inspection, report, costing or repair will also be disposed of if after a period of ten days from the Company issuing a
Report thereon, the goods remain uncollected, or no written instructions are received in relation thereto.

2 The liability of the Company for all goods or services supplied, whether under the terms of any agreement or neg-
ligence or otherwise howsoever arising, shall be limited to the price paid and received in respect of the goods or
services (as the case may be or where both are supplied the total price for the goods and services) and the liability
for any loss or damage to the extent it exceeds such price aforesaid (and in any event any claim for loss of profit,
third party liability, loss of production, direct revenue loss and any indirect or consequential loss whatever) is hereby
excluded unless;

2.1 The Customer at the time of making an order declares to the Company a special interest in the supply of the goods
and agrees to pay a surcharge calculated by reference to the extent of that interest; and

2.2 The Company confirms in writing that it accepts such special interest and the extent to which it may Narrow the scope
of the limitation herein contained.

3.1 When goods are supplied to the Customer’s written or verbal specification or on information Supplied by the Customer,
no liability will be accepted for any damages howsoever arising as a result of such instruction or specification being
incorrect and all goods are supplied on the basis that the Customer is fully responsible for and aware of the safe and
correct usage, installation, security and maintenance thereof.

3.2 Where the Customer’s written or verbal specification, information or instructions are inaccurate or incorrect in ad-
dition to the provisions of the foregoing clause 4.3.1 being applicable, the customer shall moreover make good any
loss suffered by the Company and specifically, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, shall refund to the
Company (apart from any payments required by clause 3.7 hereof) the cost of inspecting, repairing or disposing of any
goods returned to the company, or in the event that the goods are of no further value, the price thereof.

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