Lowe 500 Classic User manual

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Equipment Attachments
18903 High Point Road
Viola, WI 54664
Table of Contents
I Warranty and Reservations
II Safety Information
III Machine Nomenclature
IV Machine Setup
V Mounting Instructions
VI Operation
VII Troubleshooting
VIII Maintenance
IX Unit Parts Diagrams
with Speed and Power Ratings
X Weights of Auger Installation
XI Performance Specs
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WARRANTY
LOWE®Manufacturing Company, Incorporated, (LOWE®) is proud of its reputation for producing products with high
standards of quality and workmanship. When LOWE® products are used and maintained in the prescribed manner,
you can be assured they will provide reliable, productive service.
Period of Warranty: LOWE®auger drive units purchased and registered with LOWE®will be warranted against defects
in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase, subject to the exclusions noted
herein. Other LOWE®auger items are warranted for a period of one year. There is a FIVE (5) YEAR limited REPAIR or
REPLACE WARRANTY on the BP gearbox. Should anything go wrong with your new LOWE®BP and TJ gearbox that
is covered by warranty within that period, simply send it back to LOWE®and it will be repaired or replaced by trained
factory personnel. Replacement parts used in warranty repairs will be warranted for the balance of the applicable
warranty period.
Warranty Registration: To be eligible for warranty coverage, LOWE® product(s) must rst be registered with LOWE®.
A warranty registration form is provided in the Operator’s Manual. This form must be completed, signed, and mailed
to LOWE®by either the authorized selling dealer or the purchaser.
Customer’s Responsibility: Under the terms of this warranty, the customer will be responsible for ensuring the product
is properly operated and maintained as specied in the Operator’s Manual. The owner of the product shall give
notice to an authorized dealer of any and all apparent defects within ten (10) days of discovery and make the product
available for inspection and repairs at the dealer’s place of business. Dealers must contact LOWE®for authorization
of any warranty work.
The customer’s responsibilities include all costs of normal maintenance, replacement wear parts, non-warranty
repairs, accidents, collision damage, and other repairs resulting from abnormal strain, neglect, or abuse. Specic
examples include, but are not limited to, bending or prying with the product, failure to monitor wear, use of
contaminated hydraulic uid, excessive oil low or pressure, and operation with a broken or damaged part which
causes another part to fail. The customer is also responsible for incidental costs such as transportation due to failure.
If you have any specic questions on operation or maintenance, please contact your dealer or LOWE®for advice.
General Exclusions From Warranty: This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original owner of
the equipment. It does not apply to products sold or used previously, products subject to misuse, service other
than normal, damage in transit or handling, normal wear, or products which in the opinion of LOWE®have had
unauthorized alterations or repair.
LOWE®will replace any warrantable parts with original LOWE®parts. LOWE®will not pay for unauthorized parts, nor
will it pay for the freight, excessive labor, travel time, or mileage connected with the replacement of warranty parts.
LOWE®will also not pay third party repair or replacement charges.
All defective parts against which warranty claims are made must be returned to LOWE®, freight prepaid, in
accordance with the LOWE® Ofcial Return Policy current at the time of the warranty claim. The hydraulic motor(s)
used in LOWE®products are warranted by the motor manufacturer and, in case of possible warranty failure, must be
returned to LOWE®or the nearest authorized hydraulic motor distributor for service. Any attempt by you, your dealer,
or another company to repair the motor will result in denial of warranty credit.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. Any claims for incidental or consequential
damages are hereby disclaimed by LOWE®and excluded from this warranty. LOWE®neither assumes nor authorizes
any person or company to assume for it any other obligations or liabilities in connection with its products.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Model Number___________________________ Serial Number_____________________ Date Purchased ____________
Owner’s Name________________________________________________ E-mail __________________________________
Owner’s Address ______________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer’s Name _________________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer’s Address ______________________________________________________________________________________
City_________________________________________________________ State_________ Zip ________________________
Dealer’s Phone Number ________________________________________________________________________________
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The Safety Alert Symbol is used in this manual to highlight messages where your safety is involved.
When you see it, pay attention.
To emphasize special information, the words listed below carry specific meanings and should be carefully reviewed.
Danger .................. Denotes the most serious potential hazard(s).
Warning................. The personal safety of the operating personnel or other persons may be
involved. Disregarding this information could result in injury.
Caution.................. General reminders of good safety practices or to direct attention to
unsafe practices.
Note ...................... This is special information which may make operation of maintenance
easier, or make instructions more clear.
LOCATION OF SAFETY WARNINGS:
Replacement Safety Decals
Worn, damaged, or illegible labels should be replaced. New labels may be obtained from the manufacturer. Labels
are listed under specific part numbers and are included in the safety decal illustration.
Replacement Safety Shields
All worn, damaged, unusable, or missing safety shields should be replaced. New shields may be obtained from the
manufacturer. They are listed with a specific part number and are included in the exploded parts diagram.
Obligations and Usage:
This product is intended to be used only under the guidelines of this manual and relevant literature published by
LOWE®Manufacturing Company, Inc. It is the owner’s and/or operator’s obligation to ensure this product is operated
only for its intended uses. Operation contrary to guidelines set forth may cause premature breakage of the equipment
and create serious safety problems.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
SD-5
WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
ASD-1
BEFORE LEAVING LOADER • STOP AUGER ROTATION
• MOVE AUGER BACKWARDS AND PUT
COMPLETE LENGTH OF AUGER ON GROUND
• TURN OFF LOADER
FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
STAY AWAY FROM
ROTATING AUGER &
CUTTING HEAD
DO NOT WEAR LOOSE
FITTING CLOTHING
READ AND UNDERSTAND
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING OR
SERVICING MACHINE
CHECK FOR
UNDERGROUND
UTILITY LINES
STAND 10 FT. (3 m) OR MORE AWAY UNLESS OPERATING MACHINE
SD-5 ASD-1
SD-13 For boom
quick-tach
mountings
on excavators
and backhoes.
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