Speeco 24044000 User Manual

MODEL 65

POST HOLE DIGGER

MODEL NO. 24440 (24044000)

OWNER’S MANUAL

ASSEMBL Y & OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS

THIS SAFETY ALER T SYMBOL IDENTIFIES IMPORT ANT SAFETY MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL.
FAILURE T O FOLLOW THIS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION MA Y RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEA TH.

PD21-536-0608
Rev 2

Table of Contents

Page(s)

Important Safety Information ................................................................................................ 1-4

Intended Use .............................................................................................................. 1

Personal Protective Equipment ................................................................................. 1

Safety Decals ............................................................................................................. 1-3

General Safety and Preparation ................................................................................. 3

Operating Safety ......................................................................................................... 3-4

Repair and Maintenance Safety .................................................................................. 4

Assembly Instructions ............................................................................................................ 5

General Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 6

Operating Instructions ............................................................................................................ 6

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Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 7

Parts Breakdown Illustration ................................................................................................... 8

Cutting Edges and Point Parts List ......................................................................................... 9

Gear Box Parts List ................................................................................................................. 10

Notes ........................................................................................................................................ 1 1

Specifications ................................................................................................................ ...... Back Cover

Ordering Information ........................................................................................................... Back Cover

WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before assembling or
operating this post hole digger Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone
to operate this post hole digger who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment a post hole
digger can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this post hole digger if you
have doubts or questions concerning safe operation. Call our customer service department at 1-800-525­8322 to address these concerns.

Si no entiende ingles, se prefiere que busque alguien que interprete las instrucciones para usted.

INTENDED USE

This product is designed to dig holes in the soil when attached to the 3-point linkage system and power-take-off of a tractor .
It is not intended for any other use. Using the product for anything other than digging holes could result in serious injury or

death.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

ALWAYS use appropriate personal protective equipment such as protective eyewear, earware, gloves, safety shoes and hard

hat when operating this post hole digger.

NEVER wear loose clothing or jewelry that could become entangled in the auger or driveline.

SAFETY DECALS

ALWAYS replace missing or defaced decals. Reorder from S peeCo, Inc., 15000 W. 44th A ve., Golden, CO 80403 or call

1-800-525-8322.

LOCA TION: FRONT OF GEAR BOX
P ART NUMBER: 52022000

LOCA TION: SIDE OF GEAR BOX
PA RT NUMBER: 52045600

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LOCA TION: PTO DRIVE SHAFT SHIELD
PA RT NUMBER: 52046100

LOCA TION: PTO DRIVE SHAFT
UNDER SHIELD
ORDER DECAL KIT : 52044100

NOTE: IF THE DRIVE SHAFT GUARD
MENTIONED IN THE ABOVE DECAL IS
MISSING ,YOU MUST ORDER A
REPLACEMENT BY CALLING US
A T 1-800-525-8322.

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LOCA TION: BOOM
P ART NUMBER: 52033300

LOCA TION: TOP END OF BOOM ON

GEAR BOX END

ORDER DECAL KIT : 52050500

LOCA TION: TOP END OF AUGER TUBE
P ART NUMBER: DL52020500

NOTE: IF THE OUTPUT SHAFT GUARD MENTIONED IN THE ABOVE DECAL IS MISSING ,YOU
MA Y ORDER A REPLACEMENT BY CALLING US AT 1-800-525-8322.

GENERAL SAFETY AND PREPARA TION

ALWAYS make sure that anyone else who operates this post hole digger has read and understood the contents of the

owner’s manual and all safety decals on the product.
ALWAYS be certain that all members of the work party are familiar with the operation of the digger and the hazards

associated with it.
ALWAYS check with authorities for underground utilities before digging a hole. Serious injury or death could result from

contact with gas or electric lines.

ALWAYS check the tractor owner’s manual for instructions on operation, attachment of 3-point equipment and safety .
ALWAYS make sure that all safety shields are in place and tightened down. Do not operate this post hole digger if any

shields are missing. Contact SpeeCo, Inc. at 1-800-525-8322 for replacement p art(s).

ALWAYS make sure that the auger point and cutting edges are intact and in good working order before using this digger.
NEVER allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death.
NEVER allow children to play on or around Tractor or Implement. Children can slip or fall off the Equipment and be injured

or killed. Children can cuase the Implement to shift or fall crushing themselves or others.

NEVER allow others within 20 feet while operating the post hole digger.
NEVER operate post hole digger without all guards in place.
ALWAYS ensure the driveline is securely locked onto the PTO.

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