(M135776.indd) SA-70 7
Before operating, always ensure that theAuger Drive and
auger or anchor are connected correctly to the parent
machine.
DRILLING OPERATION
1. To begin drilling, position the auger or anchor on
the ground in the desired location. Engage the parent
machines auxiliary hydraulics to rotate the auger or
anchor in a clockwise direction.
2. Lower the parent machines arm(s) to engage the
auger or anchor into the ground. Use only enough down
pressure to assure positive penetration of the auger.
Ease up on the down pressure if the auger rotation slows
down drastically or stalls. Excessive down pressure will
cause the auger to stall frequently.
Note: Do not continually stall the Auger Drive! Continued
stalling may cause excessive heating of the hydraulic
system and possible damage to the Auger Drive.
3. As the auger or anchor digs in the ground, the parent
machines arm(s) or boom may travel through an arc. This
means the operator may need to continually reposition
the auger or anchor to ensure vertical application of the
auger or anchor.
4. When the auger has penetrated the ground about
24” (610mm), raise the auger from the hole to clean out
the loose material.
Your Pengo Planetary Auger Drive receives its hydraulic
oil ow and pressure from the parent machine through the
auxiliary hydraulic circuit via two quick release couplers
near the end of the truck boom or excavator arm.
CAUTION: Alert yourself to the weight of the Auger
Drive. Do NOT exceed the recommended lift capacity
of the parent machine. Refer to you machines owners
manual.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING PROCEDURES
5. Once the required hole depth is reached, allow the auger
to turn a few seconds at this depth to clean the hole.
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 lose material off the auger.
Note: Do not reverse the auger rotation while the auger is
still in the hole. The lose material will back ll the hole.
7. If necessary, repeat steps 4 through 6 to obtain a
cleaner hole.
OPERATIONS TO AVOID
1. In some soil conditions or when excessive down
pressure is applied, the auger may “screw” itself into the
ground. This can cause the auger to become stuck causing
the Auger Drive to stall. If this situation occurs, reverse the
auger rotation and slowly raise the auger from the hole.
2. If the auger becomes lodged under rocks, tree roots, or
other large obstructions, do not attempt to raise the auger
out of the ground. See Step 1 of this section to relieve
the auger.
3. Avoid excessive side loading. This can cause damage
to both the Auger Drive and the auger.
4. Keep all auger teeth and pilot bits in good condition.
Avoid using damaged teeth and holders.
• Following operation, or when unhooking, stop, set brakes,
disengage power drives, shut off engine, and remove the
ignition key.
• Store the unit in and away from human activity.
• Before long term storage, wash the unit with mild detergent
and water to remove any debris and grime.
• Do not permit children to play on or around the stored
unit.
• Protect the shafts and ports with a grease or rust-
inhibitor.
• Grease bearing seals.
• Check and tighten all bolts, nuts and screws. Repair any
part or cutting head components that are damaged.
• Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
• When storing the unit for any length of time be sure the
unit is stored with clean gear oil.
