Speeco S241003C0 User Manual

TWO MAN HAND HELD
EARTH AUGER

S241003C0

Owner’s Manual

Assembly & Operating Instructions

This safety alert symbol identies important safety messages in this manual.
Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury
or death.

PD27-679-0911
Rev 4

Table of Contents

Page(s)

Important Safety Information ................................................................................................ 1-2

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

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

Operating Safety ........................................................................................................ 1-2

Fire Prevention .............................................................................................................. 2

Safety Decals ................................................................................................................ 3

Assembly Instructions ................................................................................................................ 3

Operating Instructions ................................................................................................................ 3

Starting Instructions ................................................................................................................ 4

Maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 4

Parts Breakdown Illustration ...................................................................................................... 5

Parts List ..................................................................................................................................... 6-7

Auger Parts List .......................................................................................................................... 8

Warranty ........................................................................................................................... Back Cover

WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before assembling or
operating this hand held digger. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone
to operate this digger who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment a hand held digger can
be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this digger if you have doubts or ques-

tions concerning safe operation. Call our customer service department at 1-800-525-8322 to address these
concerns.

Si no entiende ingles, se preere que busque alguien que interprete las instrucciones para usted.

INTENDED USE

This product is designed to dig holes in the soil. It is not intended for any other use. Using this product for anything other
than digging holes in the soil could result in serious injury or death.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Recommended personal protective equipment includes safety glasses and protective hearing devices. Do not wear loose
clothing, open toe shoes or jewelry when operating this earth auger. Long pants are also recommended.

OPERATING SAFETY

NEVER operate this earth auger without knowing and understanding all operating and safety instruction and warning

decals.

ALWAYS operate with two persons.

ALWAYS keep everyone clear of the rotating auger when operating this digger. Serious injury or death could result

ALWAYS keep hands, feet and clothing clear of all moving parts to avoid entanglement with the rotating auger.

NEVER carry the auger with the engine running.

NEVER let children operate the auger or be near it during operation.

NEVER try to force the auger into the ground by using your body weight.

NEVER operate the earth auger or any power equipment while under the inuence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

ALWAYS make sure that all nuts and bolts are tight before operating this earth auger.

NEVER operate this earth auger until you have checked with local authorities for underground utilities. Serious

injury or death could result from contact with gas or electric lines.

If the auger rotates while the engine is idling, turn off the machine immediately and contact SPEECO at 1-800-525-8322
for further information.

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If an obstruction is encountered during operation, release the throttle control until the engine idles down. Then remove the
earth auger from the ground and turn it off. Remove the obstruction, if possible, and resume digging.

NEVER tilt the gas tank if the engine is running, hot or if the unit is indoors.

NEVER have the throttle control fully open when starting. You could easily lose control of the digger.

NEVER run the digger indoors, in poorly-ventilated or partially enclosed areas, or outdoors where the exhaust could be

drawn into a building. Exhaust contains carbon monoxide which is odorless and deadly.

ALWAYS avoid contact with the exhaust area of the engine to prevent possible burns.

ALWAYS remove the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance, adjustment or repairs.

FIRE PREVENTION

NEVER store the digger indoors with fuel in the tank. Fumes could be ignited by a spark, ame or pilot light. ALWAYS

drain the fuel outdoors into an approved container.

ALWAYS close the fuel vent cap on the engine when transporting this digger or when the engine is stopped.

NEVER remove the fuel cap or add fuel when the engine is running.

NEVER start or operate the engine with the fuel cap removed.

NEVER tilt the digger more than 20° from the upright position during continuous operation. Do not tilt more than 30° dur-

ing intermittent operation.

NEVER ll the gas tank to the top. Fill to a point 1/2” below the bottom of the ller neck. Room must be allowed for fuel

expansion.

ALWAYS allow the engine to cool before refueling.

NEVER smoke while refueling the tank or operating this machine.

ALWAYS use an approved red gasoline container to store and dispense fuel.

ALWAYS keep ammable materials including grass and leaves away from the mufer and the engine.

NEVER ll the tank indoors. Relling should be done outdoors and in a well-ventilated area.

NEVER allow children to refuel the tank.

NEVER operate this earth auger if there is spilled gasoline on the engine or in the immediate area. Wipe up the spill and

allow the gas to evaporate before operating the digger.

WARNING: CALIFORNIA PROPOSTION 65
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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SAFETY DECALS

Make sure that all safety warning decals are in good condition and readable. Always replace missing or defaced decals.
Write or call us at 1-800-525-8322 and they will be sent to you at no charge.

PART NUMBER: DL52-04-58
LOCATION: BACK OF GAS TANK

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

PART NUMBER: DL52-04-59
LOCATION: PLASTIC COVER
NEAR EXHAUST

PART NUMBER: DL52-04-60
LOCATION: TOP OF GAS
TANK

NOTE: This manual covers the SPEECO Two Man Hand Held Post Hole Digger model S241003D0 with a 196cc
engine.

NOTE: Refer to the illustrations and parts list should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or
replacement of parts.

STEP 1: Remove the powerhead from the box. The powerhead and auger are purchased separately. Inspect each
piece for shipping damage. If any part is damaged contact your dealer or delivering carrier.

STEP 2: Attach the four handles(20) to handle frame(17) at corners using two bolts(19) and two nuts(18) (per handle).
See Illustration A.

STEP 3: The gear box has been lled with lubricant at the factory. Check the lubricant level after approximately one year

of use. Add a 10W-30 oil if the level is below the top of the gears. Do not ll to the overow point.

STEP 4: This engine uses unleaded gasoline with an octane number over 86. NEVER ll with used or polluted gasoline
or a mixture of gasoline and oil.

STEP 4: See Illustration B. Attach the auger (1, 2 or 15) to the output shaft on the bottom of the powerhead using the

3/8” bolt (3, 4 or 16) lock washer (5) and nut (6). Tighten.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all safety information and operating instructions
before using this digger. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The clutch requires a break-in period of approximately two hours. During this time some slippage
may occur. For best operation and long life keep the clutch free from oil and moisture.

1) Start the engine. Place the auger point in the desired hole location. Make sure that the unit is upright. Do not
dig at an angle.

3) Engage the throttle and start digging at a slow speed. Increase speed as the auger enters the soil.

4) Do not try to force the auger into the ground with your body weight.

5) For heavier soil, move the unit up and down for each foot of depth.

6) Do not use this machine in extremely rocky soils. If an object is encountered that is too large for the auger to
move, release the throttle control until the engine idles down. Then pull the auger from the hole and turn the
engine off. Remove the obstacle if possible and then resume digging.

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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT NOTE: Storing the power head in temperatures below 20 Degrees F could result in difcult starting.

1) Place one nger on the red Emergency Shutoff Switch(39). Releasing this switch stops the engine and

prevents it from starting.

2) Move the choke lever to the “ON” position.

3) Move the throttle control to low. Grasp the starter cord and pull.

4) After the engine has started; slowly move the choke lever to the “OFF” position If the motor does not start
move the choke lever to the “OFF” position and pull the starter control again.

5) Once the motor is running slowly increase the throttle.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: ALWAYS remove spark plug wire before performing any maintenance, adjustments or repairs.

CAUTION: NEVER allow children to perform maintenance.

1) Check the level of gear box lubricant after approximately one year of use. Check sooner if digger is used

frequently. Add a 10W-30 oil if the level is below the top of the gears. Do not overll the gearbox.

2) Periodically check all nuts and bolts for tightness.

3) Periodically check that the air lter is not dirty. A dirty air lter may cause the auger to consume more fuel.

3) Periodically check the cutting blade and tip for wear and replace if necessary.

NOTE: Replacing worn blades and tips will increase digging efciency.

4) For long term storage (greater than one month), put gas stabilizer in the fuel. Or you may also empty the fuel
tank by running the engine until it stops. Close the fuel shutoff valve and store in an upright position to prevent
oil from leaking.

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S241003C0 TWO MAN MODEL

See Parts List on Page 6

Illustration A

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PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR S241003C0 HAND HELD DIGGER

Refer to Illustration on Page 5

REFERENCE
NUMBER

A S24123300 Gear Box 1

1 O/L M6 x 40 Bolt 2

2 O/L M6 x 60 Bolt 4

3 -- Output Shaft 1

4 -- Ball Bearing - 6004 3

5 -- Reducer Case 1

6 -- Ball Bearing - 6202 2

7 -- Snap Ring - 20 2

8 -- Pinon Gear 1

9 -- Gear 1

10 -- Dowel Pin - 6 x 12 1

11 -- Gear 1

12 -- Dowel Pin - 5 x 12 1

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

S241003C0 Two-Man Earth Auger 1

NUMBER
REQUIRED

13 -- Pinon Gear Threaded 1

14 -- Snap Ring - 16 1

15 -- Reducer Cover 1

16 S2415300 Clutch Drum 1

17 -- Handle Frame 1

18 O/L M8 - Nut 8

19 O/L M8 x 35 - Bolt 8

20 S24125600 Handle 4

21 S24125700 Rubber Sleeve 4

22 O/L M6 - Nut 1

23 S24125500 Throttle Control 1

24 O/L Semi-Circle-Head-Bolt - M6 x 50 1

25 S24125400 Throttle Cable 1

26 O/L M8 x 30 - Bolt 2

27 O/L M8 x 60 - Bolt 1

28 -- Adaptor Base 1

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B S24125200 Clutch Assembly 1

29 -- Fastener Screw - M6 x 10 1

30 -- Clutch 1

41 -- Clutch Spring 2

31 O/L Carriage Bolt - 4 x 16 1

32 O/L M8 - Nut 3

33 Engine 1

37 O/L M6 x 14 - Bolt 2

38 -- Insert Rim 1

39 S24125800 Emergency Switch 1

40 -- Cable 1

O/L - Obtain Locally. Common fasteners available through hardware and farm stores.

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AUGERS & REPLACEMENT PARTS

REFERENCE
NUMBER

1 S24105700 10” Auger 1

2 S24105100 4” Auger 1

3 O/L 3/8” - 18 UNC X 1-1/4” Grade 5 Socket Head Bolt 1

4 O/L 3/8” - 18 UNC x 1-3/4” Grade 5 Bolt 1

5 O/L 3/8” Lock Washer 1

6 O/L 3/8” -18 UNC Nut 1

7 S24104900 Shaft Spring for 6”, 8” and 10” Auger 1

8 O/L 5/16” Lock Washer 4

9 O/L 5/16” - 18 UNC Nut 4

10 O/L 5/16” -18 UNC x 2-1/4” Grade 5 Bolt 4

11 O/L 1/4” - 20 UNC x 5/8” Grade 5 Bolt 4

12 O/L 1/4” - 20 UNC Nut 4

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

S24105500 8” Auger 1

S24105300 6” Auger 1

NUMBER
REQUIRED

13 S241052ZBU 4” Auger Cutting Edges - Bag of 2 1

S241054ZBU 6” Auger Cutting Edges - Bag of 2 1

S241056ZBU 8” Auger Cutting Edges - Bag of 2 1

S241058ZBU 10” Auger Cutting Edges - Bag of 2 1

14 S24105000 Auger Screw Point 1

O/L- Obtain locally. Common fasteners available through hardware and farm stores

NOTE: All augers are sold separately.

Illustration B

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LIMITED WARRANTY

This earth auger is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the
date of purchase. Speeco will repair or replace free of charge any part or parts of the earth auger that
in our judgement is found to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period stated
above. The replaceable screw point and cutting blade are not covered under this warranty. The warranty
also does not cover parts that in our judgement have been subjected to negligent use, misuse, alteration,
accident or if repairs have been made by anyone except an authorized dealer. Defective parts must be
returned to Speeco, Inc. 15000 W. 44th Ave. Golden, CO 80403 with the shipping charges prepaid. This
warranty is not transferable to second or subsequent purchasers-users.

Please ll out the enclosed warranty card and return it to us for product registration.