Erskine Attachments Mini Earth Auger User manual
Mini Hydraulic Earth Auger
For
Mini Skid Steer Loaders
And
Mini Track Loaders
Operator’s Manual
Maintenance
Parts Information
Read this Manual Before Use
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NOTE: Erskine Attachments LLC reserves the right to make
improvements in design or changes in specifications at any time without
notice and without incurring any obligations to install them on units
previously sold.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REFERENCE INFORMATION
Write the serial number for your attachment in the spaces below. Always refer to this serial
number when calling for service or parts.
Serial Number…………..
YOUR ATTACHMENTS DEALER
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
CONTACT:
SAFETY
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SERIAL NUMBER/DECAL LOCATION
5-6
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
7-8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
9
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
10-11
PARTS INFORMATION
12-13
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
14
WARRANTY
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The user is responsible for inspecting the machine
daily, and for having parts repaired or replaced when
continued use of the machine would cause damage,
excessive wear to other parts or make the machine
unsafe for continued operation.
If an operating procedure, tool device, maintenance
or work method not specifically recommended is
used; you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you
and others. You must also ensure that the
attachment will not be damaged or made unsafe by
the procedures you choose.
Erskine Attachments LLC cannot anticipate every
possible circumstance that might involve potential
hazard. The safety messages found in this manual
and on the machine are therefore not all inclusive.
Throughout this manual, reference may be made to
the left hand (LH) or right hand (RH) side. These
terms are used as viewed from the operator’s seat
facing forward.
The signal words CAUTION, WARNING, or
DANGER are used to indicate hazards
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
The word IMPORTANT is used in the text when
immediate damage will occur due to improper
technique or operation.
The word NOTE is used to convey information that
is out of context with the manual text; special
information such as specifications, techniques,
reference information, and other information of a
supplementary nature.
SAFETY
DO NOT use or perform maintenance on this machine until this manual has been
read and understood. In addition, read the Operation and Maintenance Manual(s)
pertaining to the attachment and the attachment carrier (“Loader”).
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Improper operation can cause serious
injury or death.
Pre-operation
This attachment is designed for drilling holes in the
ground using loaders with a Rated Operating
Capacity (ROC) of 1000 pounds or less. NEVER use
this machine for any other purpose.
Read the operators manual for the “Skid Steer
Loader.” NEVER allow untrained people to operate.
Operating instructions must be given to everyone
before operating this attachment and at least once a
year thereafter in accordance with OSHA regulations.
NEVER exceed the maximum recommended input
power or speed specifications for the attachment.
Over-powering or over-speeding the attachment may
cause personal injury and/or machine damage.
Keep all shields, guards, and covers in place.
Do not modify equipment or add attachments that are
not approved by Erskine Attachments LLC.
Use adequate safety warning lights and devices as
required by local regulations. Obey all local laws and
regulations regarding machine operation on public
property. Always call before you dig
(1-888-258-0808). When you call, you will be
directed to a location in your state/city for information
about buried lines (electric, telephone, cable TV,
water, sewer, gas, etc.).
Operation
Avoid loose fitting clothing. Clothing caught in
moving parts may lead to serious injury or death.
Always wear eye protection that meets ANSI z87.1 or
use with a loader enclosure that provides similar
protection.
Hydraulic connections may be hot after use. Use
gloves if connecting or disconnecting after use.
Check and be sure all operating controls are in
neutral before starting the engine.
SAFETY
Operation (continued)
Keep people away from the loader and attachment
when in use. This attachment has rotating parts.
NEVER operate near embankments or terrain that is
so steep that rollover could occur.
Always stay in the operator’s position when using the
attachment. If using a walk-behind loader, stay
behind the loader at the controls while operating.
Before leaving the operator’s position, disengage the
hydraulic drive, lower the attachment to rest flat on
the ground, stop engine, set park brake, and wait for
all motion to stop.
NEVER place hands near moving parts or clear
debris while engine is running.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard
Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
Avoid the hazard by relieving the pressure
before disconnecting hydraulic lines.
Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY
PARTS, to check for suspected leaks. Wear
protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles
when servicing or performing maintenance on
hydraulic systems.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any
fluid injected into the skin must be surgically
removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.
Maintenance
NEVER make adjustments, lubricate, clean, or
perform any service on the machine while it is in
operation.
Make sure the attachment is serviced on a daily
basis. Improper maintenance can cause serious
injury or death in addition to damage to the
attachment and/or your equipment.
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SERIAL NUMBER AND SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS
Serial Number Location:
It is important to refer to the serial number of the attachment when making repairs or ordering parts. Early or later
models (identification made by serial number) may use different parts, or it may be necessary to use different
procedures in doing a specific operation.
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Safety Decals Locations:
The locations of the safety decals are shown. If these decals
are missing, damaged, or painted over they must be
replaced. Call Erskine Attachments LLC (218-435-4045) for
replacement decals.
Part Number: 319698
Location: On back of boom
Quantity: 1
Part Number: 320025
Location: On front of yoke
Quantity: 1
Mini Brand Decal
Location: On each side of boom
Quantity: 2
Part Number: 200001
Location: On top of boom
Quantity: 1
SERIAL NUMBER AND SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS
A
B
C
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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
After the initial set-up assembly is completed, use the following procedure to mount the attachment to the loader.
Coupler wedges or pins must extend through the holes in the attachment mounting plate.
Levers must be fully down and locked. Failure to secure wedges or pins can allow the attachment to come
off and cause injury or death.
IMPORTANT: This attachment is not designed to be used on loaders with a Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) of
more than 1000 pounds.
Instructions for mounting to a ride-on
mini skid steer:
1. Use the step, safety treads, and grab handles to
get on and off the loader and attachment.
2. Sitting in the operator’s seat, lower the seat bar,
fasten the seat belt, make sure all controls are in
neutral, and start the engine.
3. Drive the loader to the rear of the attachment.
Put the loader quick attach coupler into the
attachment mounting bracket.
4. Tilt the loader coupler back a small amount until
it is fully engaged with the attachment mounting
bracket.
5. Stop the engine and engage the park brake.
6. Exit the loader and secure the coupler locking
mechanism that locks the attachment to the
loader.
Instructions for mounting to a
walk-behind mini skid steer:
1. Standing at the operator’s station, make sure all
controls are in neutral, and start the engine.
2. Drive the loader to the rear of the attachment.
Put the loader quick attach coupler into the
attachment mounting bracket.
3. Tilt the loader coupler back a small amount until
it is fully engaged with the attachment mounting
bracket.
4. Stop the engine and engage the park brake.
5. Walk to the front of the loader and secure the
coupler locking mechanism that locks the
attachment to the loader.
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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Connecting Hydraulics:
1. Connect the hydraulic quick couplers from the
attachment to the loader.
IMPORTANT: Wipe the ends of the hydraulic
quick couplers (both lead and loader) with a rag to
remove any possible contamination.
Contamination can cause hydraulic components
to fail and is not covered under warranty.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the quick couplers are
fully engaged. If the quick couplers do not fully
engage, check to see that the couplers are the
same size and brand. Do not force the quick
couplers together.
NOTE: See the loader’s operator’s manual for
auxiliary hydraulic specifications and connection
instructions.
NOTE: Attachment is shipped with 8FJX (3/4”
Female JIC Swivel) fittings on the ends of the lead
hoses.
2. Make sure the hoses are properly routed to fit your
specific loader. If the hoses are not routed
correctly, hoses may get pinched or rub on tires.
Be sure to check the hose routing through the full
range of intended motion of the attachment before
operating it.
More than one routing may be acceptable
depending on the loader. Pick the routing that
best suits your specific loader.
IMPORTANT: Proper hose routing is the
responsibility of the owner and/or operator.
Pinched or stretched hoses are not covered under
warranty.
Mounting is now complete and the attachment is
ready for operation. Use the above instructions in the
reverse order to dismount the attachment from the
loader.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS I
Contact with underground gas or
electric utilities can cause serious injury or
death.
1. With the operator in the operator’s position, the
seat belt fastened, and the seat bar lowered (if
so equipped), start the engine.
To avoid injury or death, keep
people away from the loader and
attachment when the engine is running.
2. Raise the attachment so that the auger is
slightly off of the ground, and rotate the coupler
forward until auger is completely suspended by
the yoke and not resting on the cradle.
3. Position the auger bit over the intended hole
location, and lower the auger until the bit tip
penetrates the ground about 2”.
When transporting the auger,
drive slowly and take care to keep the auger
bit from contacting the ground while
moving. Ground contact while moving may
cause the machine to become unstable or
the operator to be thrown from the machine,
and will cause damage to the bit and
attachment.
4. With the engine rpm at an idle, activate the
auxiliary hydraulics to start the bit rotating in the
clockwise “digging” direction.
5. Using an appropriate engine speed, slowly
lower the loader arms until the desired depth is
reached. Let the bit do the digging, do not use
excessive down pressure to force the bit into
the ground. Excessive down pressure will
cause the hole to be drilled crooked and the
motor to stall.
6. When drilling very deep holes, lift the auger bit
out of the hole about every 24” to shake the
loose dirt off of the bit. Then continue drilling
until the desired depth is reached.
7. Under certain circumstances, the auger may
screw itself into the ground and become stuck.
If this happens, reverse the auger rotation to let
the bit back itself out of the hole and slowly
raise the auger.
IMPORTANT: Never try to pull the auger up if
it becomes lodged under rocks, roots, or other
obstructions. This can damage the auger drive
and bit.
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Lower the attachment to rest flat on the ground, shut down the engine, relieve the hydraulic
pressure to the attachment, set park brake, and wait for all motion to stop before leaving the operator’s
position to perform service of any kind.
It is the operator’s responsibility to make daily inspections of the attachment and machine carrier for damage,
loose bolts, fluid leaks, or anything else that could cause a potential service or safety problem. Preventive
maintenance is the easiest and least expensive type of maintenance.
IMPORTANT: Bolts and set screws can loosen after initial usage. After the first hour of operation check all
bolts and set screws.
IMPORTANT: Attachment should be checked for leaks after the first 10 minutes of operation and every 8 hours
after that.
Use No. 2 lithium base gun grease when lubricating
all the attachment grease fittings.
Grease the three auger pivot zerks every 8 hours of
operation.
Changing Auger Bits
1. Remove the bolt and lock nut securing the bit to
the auger drive.
2. Slide the auger bit off of the drive.
3. Align the new bit with the hex drive and slide it
onto the drive so that the bolt holes in the bit and
drive are aligned.
4. Reinstall and tighten the bolt and lock nut to
secure the bit to the drive.
LUBRICATION
Clean engine oil
No. 2 Lithium
base gun grease
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Lateral Swing Lock
The auger is equipped with a lateral swing lock bolt to
prevent the auger from swinging side-to-side. This
bolt is located on the back side of the auger drive
yoke. Be sure to remove this bolt for applications
where side-to-side movement is desired.
IMPORTANT: Use caution when using this bolt with
larger bits, as this can damage the auger by exerting
excessive side loads.
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PARTS INFORMATION I
ITEM
QTY
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
STOCK NO.
1
1
319696
BOOM MINI EA W/A
2
1
319694
MOTOR YOKE MINI EA W/A
3
1
319695
CROSS YOKE MINI EA W/A
4
1
313756
MOUNT DRIVE W/A
5
1
311614
HUB MOTOR 1-5/8 TAPER 5-BOLT
6
1
319697
PIN 1 X 11.44 W/HOLE Z
7
1
316026
PIN 1 X 5 W/A
8
1
313776
MOTOR 30 4K WHEEL 1.62 TAPER
9
2
313781
HOSE 1/2 X 65 10MB-8FJX
10
1
300418
KEY SQ 7/16 X 1 1/4
11
4
37214
NUT REV LOCK
1/2 NC
12
5
103970
BOLT STUD 1/2 X 1 1/2 NF
13
5
103925
NUT LUG 1/2 NF
14
4
13211
BOLT HEX
1/2 X 2 NC GR 5
15
1
13420
BOLT HEX
7/8 X 4-1/4 NC GR 5
16
1
33634
WASHER LOCK
7/8"
17
1
36118
NUT FULL HEX
7/8 NC
18
1
13802
BOLT HEX
1/4 X 1-3/4 NC GR 5
19
1
37210
NUT REV LOCK
1/4 NC
20
1
13309
BOLT HEX
5/8 X 1-1/2 NC GR 5
21
1
37216
NUT REV LOCK
5/8 NC
22
1
13107
BOLT HEX
3/8 X 1-1/4 NC GR 5
23
1
37212
NUT REV LOCK
3/8 NC
24
1
202830
WASHER FLAT
3/8 X 1-3/4 X 1/8 Z
25
1
400000
MOUNT FRAME TORO MINI W/A
OPT MNT PKG 400540
26
1
400001
MOUNT FRAME ASV MINI W/A
OPT MNT PKG 400541
27
1
400002
MOUNT FRAME BC MINI W/A
OPT MNT PKG 400542
28
1
330622
MOUNT FRAME AVANT MINI W/A
AVANT ADPT MNT PKG 330753
29
6
0167011
NUT FLG TOP LOCK 1/2 NC GR 8 YZ
OPT MNT PKG'S
30
6
15209
BOLT HEX 1/2 X 1-1/2 NC GR 8
OPT MNT PKG'S
31
2
62180
RIVET 3/16 X 3/8 CLOSED(NOT SHOWN)
FOR SERIAL PLATE
32
1
13105
BOLT HEX
3/8 X 1 NC GR 5
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PARTS INFORMATION I
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Mini Earth Auger
Operating Weight (w/out mount & bit)
165 lbs.
Overall Width (w/out mount & bit)
22.38”
Overall Height (w/out mount & bit)
24.82”
Overall Length (w/out mount & bit)
22.3”
Drive Style
2” Hex Head
Maximum Bit Diameter
30”
Operating Pressure
2000-3000 psi
Rated Flow
7-15 gpm
Shaft Speed
54-115 rpm
All dimensions are in INCHES.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Erskine Attachments LLC warrants each new machine manufactured by us to be free from defects
in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from date of delivery to the original
purchaser.
Our obligation under this warranty is to replace free of charge, at our factory or authorized
dealership, any part proven defective within the stated warranty time limit.
All parts must be returned freight prepaid and adequately packaged to prevent damage in transit.
This warranty does not cover:
1. New products which have been operated in excess of rated capacities or negligence
2. Misuse, abuse, accidents or damage due to improperly routed hoses
3. Machines which have been altered, modified or repaired in any manner not authorized
by our company
4. Previously owned equipment
5. Any ground engaging tools in which natural wear is involved, i.e. tooth tips, cutting
teeth, etc.
6. Normal maintenance
7. Fork tines
8. Hydraulic motors that have been disassembled in any manner
In no event will the Sales Representative, Dealership, Erskine Attachments LLC, or any other
company affiliated with it or them be liable for incidental or consequential damages or injuries,
including but not limited to the loss of profit, rental or substitute equipment or other commercial
loss. Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy being as provided here in above.
Erskine Attachments LLC must receive immediate notification of defect and no allowance will be
made for repairs without our consent or approval.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied by law or otherwise, and there
is no warranty of merchantability or fitness purpose.
No agent, employee, or representative of Erskine Attachments LLC has any authority to bind
Erskine Attachments LLC to any warranty except as specifically set forth herein. Any of these
limitations excluded by local law shall be deemed deleted from this warranty; all other terms apply.
This warranty may not be enlarged or modified in any manner except in writing signed by an
executive officer of Erskine Attachments LLC to improve its products whenever it is possible and
practical to do so. Erskine Attachments LLC reserves the right to make changes and or add
improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes or add such
improvements to products previously sold.
Erskine Attachments LLC
P.O. Box 1083 Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone (218) 435-4045 Fax (218) 435-5293
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P/N 300432 Date Printed: 9/10/2018
Erskine Attachments LLC Printed in U.S.A.
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