BE AgriEase BE-PHDLG User manual

PURCHASE DATE MODEL NO. SERIAL NUMBER
DEALER
OPERATIONS & PARTS MANUAL
POST HOLE
DIGGER
BE-PHDLG

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
4SAFETY DECALS
6ASSEMBLY PARTST LIST
7OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
9MAINTENANCE
10 PTO TROUBLESHOOTING

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Before You Begin...
Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacturer of our products. However, the final responsibility
for safety rests with the operator of this machine. This is a powerful piece of machinery. If used improperly,
serious injury or death may result. It is essential that everyone involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of this equipment be aware, prudent and properly trained in order to prevent
accidents!
Throughout this manual you will see this symbol to alert you of the safety warnings.
Read all safety information on this page and throughout this manual before your operate
the digger.
• Always wear appropriate and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts.
• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes. Never operate tractor or digger in bare feet, sandals or sneakers.
• Always wear approved protective equipment to protect eyes and hands during operation or servicing.
• Never allow children or untrained personnel to operate this equipment.
• Never permit any person other than the operator to ride aboard the tractor at any time. ALLOW NO
RIDERS.
• Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this
equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescription medications.
• Keep clear of rotating driveline and auger to avoid high probability of death or irreparable injury.
• Turn o the tractor and remove the key before working on the digger.
• Keep shields and guards in place and in good condition.
• Replace any labels immediately if damaged. Clean label area with soap and water. Remove any dirt, grease
or remnants of old safety signs and place pressure-sensitive safety signs in same locations as original
safety signs.
• Always operate power take o (PTO) at or below recommended speed of 540 RPM.
• Do not operate PTO during transport.
• Always comply with all state and local lighting requirements when transporting on highways. Be sure that
the safety triangle, slow moving vehicle (SMV) is not blocked by the digger when transporting.
• Do not reach or place yourself under equipment until it is blocked securely
CAUTION:
Please read all safety information on the preceding page and all safety notices throughout this manual
before assembling, operating, transporting or removing the digger from your tractor.
DANGER:
This warns of an extreme hazard which would result in the high probability of death or irreparable injury if
proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING:
This warns of a hazard which would result in the high probability of death or irreparable injury if proper
precautions are not taken.
CAUTION:
This directs attention to unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or damage to machinery if
proper precautions are not taken.

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SAFETY DECALS:
This is a powerful piece of machinery. If used improperly, serious injury or death may result.
Study the safety signs which appear below. They are located on the appropriate parts of the Digger.
If the safety signs on this page do not appear on your new or used digger, or if they become mutilated,
please order new safety signs.
Caution label:
Located on boom.
Warns of dangers of operating PTO at speeds higher than 540 RPM.
Danger label:
Located on boom.
Warns of dangers of operating digger improperly.
Danger label:
Located on boom mounting plate.
Warns of dangers of attaching implement improperly.
Danger label:
Located on boom.
Warns of dangers of coming in contact with driveline and auger.
Danger label:
Located on auger assembly.
Warns of dangers of operating digger without safety shields.
Danger label:
Located on driveline under shield.
Warns of dangers of operating digger without safety shields
Danger label:
Located on driveline.
Warns of dangers of rotating drivelines.
Danger label:
Located on boom.
Warns of dangers of operating digger improperly.
540 RPM PTO SPEED
Higher PTO speed can
cause equipment failure
and personal injury.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• Contact dealer, make sure your machine has all
current safety guards and shields in place.
• Do not operate without all guards and shields
in place.
• Do not operate when auger is higher than
12 inches above ground level. Doing so may cause
driveline to bind, resulting in equipment damage
or operator injury.
• Stop auger rotation before maneuvering,
relocating or transporting.
Do not attach this implement or attempt to
operate until you have read and
understood all instructions
in the owner’s manual.
ROTATING PARTS HAZARD
Keep Away
to prevent Serious Injury or Death
from rotating parts.
• Read and understand operator’s manual
before operating.
• Do not operate without all shields and guards in place.
• Do not use body weight to force the auger into the
ground or to locate auger point when auger is turning.
• Keep away from auger and cutting head when
engine is running.
GUARD MISSING
WHEN THIS IS VISIBLE
DO NOT OPERATE
ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
can cause Serious Injury or Death.
SHIELD MISSING
DO NOT OPERATE
• All driveline tractors and equipment
shields in place.
• Drivelines securely attached at
both ends.
• Drivelines shields that turn freely
on driveline.
ROTATING DRIVELINE
CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH
KEEP AWAY
TO PREVENT SEROUS INJURY OR DEATH:
• Read and understand owner’s manual
before operating.
• Operate only from the tractor seat.
• Stay away from rotating parts. Keep others away.
• Do not dig around underground utility lines
without checking authorities.

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WARNING
• Do no reach or place yourself under equipment until it is blocked securely.
• Be sure the safety shield over the PTO stub shaft on the gear box and auger is not removed from the
digger.
CAUTION
For safety, turn o before attaching the auger assembly to the gear box. Remove the key to prevent the
possibility of someone else starting the tractor.
DANGER
Never use any bolt longer than 3-1/2” to mount the auger assembly to the gear box.
WARNING
When attaching PTO yoke to tractor’s PTO shaft, be sure that the yoke is secured to the PTO shaft.
Before you begin...
• Check over all pins, bolts and connections to be sure all are securely in place.
• Nuts and bolts should be snugged with wrenches; cotter pins should be in place and bent over or flared
out with pliers.
• The twist collar at the splined PTO union should be secure.
• The PTO shaft should be bolted and pinned with the roll pin at the gear box.
• Replace any safety shields that may have been removed during installation.
1. Lay out all of the parts for assembly. Attach the gear box to the boom assembly with clevis pin and insert
cotter pin into the clevis pin. Attach tractor end of boom assembly to the third point of tractor. Make sure
that the stabilizer arms on tractor are in place. Now attach the U-frame assembly to the lift arms on the
tractor. With the pin in place, raise the boom assembly and attach the U-frame assembly to the boom
assembly by inserting bolt (3/4” x 2-3/4” through the ears of the U-frame assembly and the mounting
plate on the boom assembly. Secure the bolt with locknut.
2. Check the clearance and reposition if necessary.
3. Use the tractor hydraulics to raise the Digger assembly to a height where the auger assembly can be
attached. Use bolt and nut to attach assembly to the Digger.
4. Raise the digger so that the auger is not touching the ground. Now insert PTO shaft onto tractor end. You
should now connect the other end of the PTO shaft to the gear box shaft and insert the shear bolt into
the 5/16” hole. Secure shear bolt with locknut. Insert roll pin into PTO shaft yoke at the gear box input
shaft. 5) The Digger is no ready for use. The final equipment can be made depending on field conditions

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DIGGER ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST
REF PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY
1 700001 Bolt M10x20 2
2 700002 Lock Washer Ø10 10
3 700003 Safety Shield Output 1
4 700004 Gearbox 1
5 700005 Safety Shield Input 1
6 700006 Bolt M10x70 1
7 700007 Bolt M10x30 8
8 700008 Cotter Pin Ø5x50 2
9 700009 Gearbox Link Pin Ø22.5 1
10 700010 Boom Assembly 1
11 700011 U-Frame Assembly 1
12 700012 Ø19 x 129 Link Pin 1
13 700013 Ø8 Lynch Pin 1
14 700014 PTO Shaft 1
15 700015 Lock Nut M10 1

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY NOTES
Before operating the Digger, read all safety precautions on the previous pages of this manual and the
following specific safety precautions.
DANGER:
• Stay on the tractor seat while operating Digger. Serious personal injury may result if any attempt is made
to assist Digger operation by hand.
• Keep your clothing, yourself and others clear of rotating driveline and auger. Entanglement will cause
personal injury or death.
• Allow Digger to stop completely and disengage PTO from tractor before contacting the auger.
• Keep shields and guards in place and in good condition.
• Do not climb into Digger or exert downward force manually.
• Be sure driveline are securely attached at both ends and that driveline shields turn freely on driveline.
• Do not operate PTO when the angle created between the earth and the drive shaft exceeds 45 degrees.
If the PTO shaft breaks or the universal joint fails, causing the PTO to rotate without support at both
ends, injury may result.
WARNING:
• Turn o tractor and remove key before working on Digger.
• Allow no children or unqualified persons to operate this equipment.
• Never permit any person other than operator to ride or board the tractor at any time. ALLOW NO
RIDERS.
• Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this
equipment.
CAUTION:
• Be sure auger is completely removed from hole before moving tractor.
• Before you operate the Digger, check over all pins, bolts and connections to be sure all are securely in
place.
• Always operate PTO at or below recommended speed of 540 RPM. Higher speeds can cause equipment
failure and personal injury.
DIGGER OPERATION
1. Move and Position:
The auger will hang in an approximate vertical position when raised clear o the ground. With the Digger
clear of the ground, drive the tractor into position above the spot where you wish to dig.
2. Engage Drive:
With the tractor engine idling at low RPM, engage the PTO.
3. Lower Digger:
With the 3PT hitch, lower the Digger and allow it to dig to a depth of about one foot.
4. Clear Auger:
With the power still engaged and the auger turning, slowly raise the boom to lift the auger out of the
hole. This will clear the auger, depositing the earth around the hole.
5. Lower Digger:
Lower the Digger again and allow it to dig another foot deeper. Then repeat the steps of boring and
clearing until you have reached the desired depth.

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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
LOOSE OR SANDY SOIL
In loose or sandy soil, you may get a cleaner hole if you stop the auger before lifting it from the hole and
start it again as soon as it clears the hole. This will throw the soil out away from the hole.
WET CLAY / OBSTACLES
In wet clay, be careful not to let the auger dig too deep or it may get stuck. If you do get the auger stuck in
wet clay or if it stalls against roots or stones, turn o the tractor.
DANGER:
Keep clear of the driveline until it stops completely. Entanglement will cause personal injury or death.
Remove the PTO drive shaft form the gear box. Turn the auger post counter-clockwise with a large pipe
wrench. One complete reverse turn will usually free the Digger.
Restart the tractor and lift slowly with the tractor hydraulics to free the auger from the ground.
If the auger is still stuck, turn o the tractor and use a shovel to dig down and free the auger.
Once the auger is free from the ground, reconnect the PTO drive shaft and you are ready to start digging
holes again.
If the shear bolt has sheared, it will need to be replaced.
WARNING:
Do not install a mounting bolt longer than 3-1/2”. A longer mounting bolt will protrude on the turning
auger possibly hitting the shield and causing a safety hazard. (See cautions and instructions for shear
protection in the maintenance section of this manual).
REMOVING DIGGER
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings and precautions on the previous pages of this manual, as well as the specific
safety precautions below:
• Turn o the tractor and remove the key before removing the Digger
• Do not operate PTO when the angle created between the earth and the drive shaft exceeds 45
degrees. If the PTO shaft breaks or the universal joint fails, the PTO may rotate without support at both
ends, resulting in personal injury and damage to the equipment.
CAUTION:
• Be sure auger is completely removed from hole before moving tractor.
1. To remove the Digger from the tractor, disconnect the PTO shaft from the tractor by turning the twist
collar. Remove PTO shaft from gear box by removing the shear bolt and roll pin.
2. Remove the auger assembly by removing the nut and bolt holding it on the shaft.
3. Using the tractor hydraulics, lower the boom as low as it will go.
4. Remove the nut and bolt that hold the U-frame to the boom assembly mounting plate.
5. Hold up the boom with one hand and carefully swing the U-frame down to the ground with your other
hand.
6. Lower the boom to the ground (with gear box attached).
7. Remove the boom assembly and U-frame assembly from the 3PT hitch on the tractor by removing the
spring clips and pins.
8. Replace the protective guard back over the tractor’s PTO shaft for safety and to keep out dirt and water.
9. Clean all mud and dirt from the auger before long term storage to prevent rust and corrosion. Store PTO
shaft and gear box attached to the boom assembly if desired. Be sure all small parts and fasteners are
kept together for convenient reassembly later.

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MAINTENANCE
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL, AS WELL AS THE
SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BELOW:
DANGER:
• Always use approved personal protective devices (such as eye, hand and hearing protectors), While
performing service or during operation.
• • Be sure that no bolt longer than 2-1/2” is used for PTO connections. Be sure that no bolt longer than
3-1/2” is used at the auger/gearbox connection. Longer bolts will protrude, hitting the safety shield and
causing a safety hazard.
CAUTION:
Be sure that all hardware is tight and in place.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
• Nuts and bolts should be snugged with wrenches; cotter pins should be in place and bent over or flared
out with pliers.
• The Twist collar at the splined PTO union should be secure.
• The PTO shaft should be bolted with grade 2 bolt and roll pin inserted through the gear box yoke.
• Replace any safety shields that may have been removed during installation.
• Periodically lubricate the PTO shaft universal joints at the grease fittings.
GEAR BOX SERVICE
The gear box uses gear oil. The oil should be checked before the Digger is used.
The capacity is 4.4 pints (70oz.) of EP-140 weight gear oil. Any good quality, multiple grade gear oil such as
Shell Spirax 85w-140 HD oil may also be used.
SHEAR PROTECTION
CAUTION:
The 5/16” x 2-1/2” bolt connecting the PTO shaft to the gear box is a shear bolt. If the auger encounters
hard objects, such as large rocks or otherwise, locks up and cannot rotate properly, this bolt is designed
to shear to prevent damage to other parts of the machinery.
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES INSTALL A BOLT HARDER THAN GRADE 2. All warranties will
be invalid if a bolt harder than Grade 2 is installed.
The roll pin fits across a groove machined around the shaft on the gear box. If the 5/16” shear bolt
shears, the mechanism is designed so that the roll pin holds the PTO on the gear box shaft to prevent
injuries or damage to the machine. The PTO shaft spins freely on the gear box shaft.
If the bolt shears, the cause of the shear should be determined, the Digger moved from that location
and the shear bolt replaced before starting to dig again.

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PTO TROUBLE SHOOTING
SHIELD - Excessive wear of shield
bearings.
- Incorrect chain mounting.
- Shield interfering with
implement.
- Follow lubrication instructions
- Mount chain to allow maximum
angularity.
- Avoid contact of the shields
or tractor.
- Replace shield bearings.
- Chain moving or failure. - Shield interfering with
implement
- Incorrect chain mounting.
- Avoid contact of the shields
or tractor.
- Mount chain to allow maximum
angularity.
- Replace defective parts.
- Guard cone damaged. - Guard cone in contact with
components on the tractor
and/or implement.
- Excessive Angularity.
- Eliminate interference between
guard cones and any part on
the tractor and/or implement.
- Avoid excessive angle during
cornering or when lifting or
lowering the implement.
- Replace damaged guard cones.
- Eliminate interference between
guard cones and any part on
the tractor and/or implement.
- Replace damaged tubes.
- Adjust guard tubes length with
longer tubes.
- Guards in contact with
components on the tractor
and/or implement.
- Guard tubes overlap too short
or no overlap at all with
extended P.T.O. Drive shaft.
- Guard tubes damaged
(deformed and split at one side).
*Note: Shield bearing must be greased ever
y 8 working hours.
Fo
r any additional details (capacity, angle, length), please refer to catalogue.
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