Land Pride HD25 User manual

Brand: Land Pride

Model: HD25

Category: Compact Excavator

Type: User manual

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Hydraulic Post Hole Diggers

HD25 and HD35

317-076M

Operator’s Manual

Printed 10/16/19

35989

Front Loader Mount for Tractors Skid Steer Mount for Skid Steers

3-Point Mount

35975

35974

Center Mounting Bracket

Offset Mounting Bracket

35975

18974

Bucket Mount

Offset Mounting Bracket

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manual.

If you, or the dealer, have added Options not originally ordered with the machine, or removed Options that were

originally ordered, the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine. Update the record by

adding the machine weight and measurements provided in the Specifications & Capacities Section of this manual with

the Option(s) weight and measurements.

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Machine Height

Machine Length

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Delivery Date

First Operation

Accessories

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Look for the Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Section 1: Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Skid Steer/Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Power Machine Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . 13

HD 3-Point Mount Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

HD Bucket Mount Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Skid/Loader Mount Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Center Mount & Offset Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Skid/Loader Hose Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Center/Offset Mount for Tractors . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Center/Offset Mount for Skid Steers . . . . . . . . . 17

Auger Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Hook-up 3-Point Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Unhook 3-Point Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Hook-up Bucket Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Unhook Bucket Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Hook-up Skid/Loader Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Unhook Skid/Loader Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Hydraulic Hook-up to Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Hydraulic Hook-up to Skid Steer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Check Post Hole Digger Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Section 2: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Post Hole Digging Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Section 3: Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . 26

Operator’s Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Dual-Angle Teeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Transport With Post Hole Digger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Section 4: Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Auger Extensions (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Dirt Augers (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Tree Augers (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Dirt & Tree Auger Teeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Rock Augers (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Bolt-on Rock Heads (Accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Rock Auger Teeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

HD25/35 3-Point Down Pressure Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Down Pressure Kit Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Adjust Down Pressure Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

HD25 & HD35 Storage Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

HD 3-Point Mount Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

HD Bucket Mount Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Tractor Front Loader Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Skid Steers/Track Loader Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

HD25/35 QA Mount (Accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Slow Moving Vehicle Sign Accessory . . . . . . . . . . 39

Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . 40

General Maintenance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Daily Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Long-Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Gearbox Input and Output Shafts . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Gear Lube Fluid Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . . . . . 44

Section 7: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Section 8: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Section 9: Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Section 10: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Important Safety Information

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Important Safety Information

Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products

described in this manual.



Safety at All Times

Careful operation is your best

assurance against an accident.

All operators, no matter how much

experience they may have, should

carefully read this manual and

other related manuals, or have the

manuals read to them, before

operating the power machine and

this attachment.

 Thoroughly read and understand

the “Safety Label” section. Read

all instructions noted on them.

 Do not operate the equipment

while under the influence of drugs

or alcohol as they impair the ability

to safely and properly operate the

equipment.

 Operator should be familiar with all

functions of the tractor/skid steer

and attachment and be able to

handle emergencies quickly.

 Make sure all guards and shields

appropriate for the operation are in

place and secured before

operating attachment.

 Keep all bystanders away from

equipment and work area.

 Start tractor/skid steer from the

driver’s seat with steering levers

and hydraulic controls in neutral.

 Operate tractor/skid steer and

controls from the driver’s seat only.

 Never dismount from a moving

tractor/skid steer or leave machine

unattended with engine running.

 Do not allow anyone to stand

between tractor/skid steer and

attachment while hooking-up.

 Keep hands, feet, and clothing

away from power-driven parts.

 While transporting and operating

equipment, watch out for objects

overhead and along side such as

fences, trees, buildings, wires, etc.

 Store attachment in an area where

children normally do not play.

When needed, secure attachment

against falling with support blocks.

Look for the Safety Alert Symbol

The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a

potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra

safety precaution must be taken. When you see this

symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that

follows it. In addition to design and configuration of

equipment, hazard control, and accident prevention are

dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and

proper training of personnel involved in the operation,

transport, maintenance, and storage of equipment.

Be Aware of

Signal Words

A signal word designates a degree or

level of hazard seriousness. The

signal words are:

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if

not avoided, will result in death or

serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if

not avoided, could result in death or

serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if

not avoided, may result in minor or

moderate injury.

WARNING

CAUTION

DANGER

Safety Precautions for

Children

Tragedy can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of

children. Children generally are

attracted to attachments and their

work.

 Never assume children will remain

where you last saw them.

 Keep children out of the work area

and under the watchful eye of a

responsible adult.

 Be alert and shut the attachment

and skid steer/track loader down if

children enter the work area.

 Never carry children on the power

machine or attachment. There is

not a safe place for them to ride.

They may fall off and be run over

or interfere with the control of the

power machine.

 Never allow children to operate the

power machine, even under adult

supervision.

 Never allow children to play on the

power machine or attachment.

 Use extra caution when backing

up. Before the power machine

starts to move, look down and

behind to make sure the area is

clear.

Important Safety Information

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Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products

described in this manual.

Transport Safely

 Comply with federal, state, and

local laws.

 Use towing vehicle and trailer of

adequate size and capacity. Secure

equipment towed on a trailer with

tie downs and chains.

 Sudden braking can cause a towed

trailer to swerve and upset. Reduce

speed if towed trailer is not

equipped with brakes.

 Avoid contact with any overhead

utility lines or electrically charged

conductors.

 Always drive with load on end of

loader arms low to the ground.

 Always drive straight up and down

steep inclines with heavy end of

skid steer or tractor with loader

attachment on the “uphill” side.

 Engage park brake when stopped

on an incline.

 Maximum transport speed for an

attached equipment is 20 mph. DO

NOT EXCEED. Never travel at a

speed which does not allow

adequate control of steering and

stopping. Some rough terrains

require a slower speed.

 As a guideline, use the following

maximum speed weight ratios for

attached equipment:

20 mph when weight of attached

equipment is less than or equal

to the weight of machine towing

the equipment.

10 mph when weight of attached

equipment exceeds weight of

machine towing equipment but

not more than double the weight.

 IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load

that is more than double the weight

of the vehicle towing the load.

Practice Safe Maintenance

 Understand procedure before doing

work. Refer to the Operator’s Manual

for additional information.

 Work on a level surface in a clean

dry area that is well-lit.

 Lower attachment to the ground and

follow all shutdown procedures

before leaving the operator’s seat to

perform maintenance.

 Do not work under any hydraulic

supported equipment. It can settle,

suddenly leak down, or be lowered

accidentally. If it is necessary to work

under the equipment, securely

support it with stands or suitable

blocking beforehand.

 Use properly grounded electrical

outlets and tools.

 Use correct tools and equipment for

the job that are in good condition.

 Allow equipment to cool before

working on it.

 Disconnect battery ground cable (-)

before servicing or adjusting

electrical systems or before welding

on equipment.

 Inspect all parts. Make certain parts

are in good condition & installed

properly.

 Replace parts on this attachment

with genuine Land Pride parts only.

Do not alter this attachment in a way

which will adversely affect its

performance.

 Do not grease or oil attachment

while it is in operation.

 Remove buildup of grease, oil, or

debris.

 Always make sure any material and

waste products from the repair and

maintenance of the attachment are

properly collected and disposed.

 Remove all tools and unused parts

before operation.

Dig Safe - Avoid

Underground Utilities

 USA: Call 811

CAN: digsafecanada.ca

Always contact your local utility

companies (electrical, telephone,

gas, water, sewer, and others)

before digging so that they may

mark the location of any

underground services in the

area.

 Be sure to ask how close you can

work to the marks they

positioned.

Tire Safety

 Tire changing can be dangerous

and must be performed by

trained personnel using the

correct tools and equipment.

 Always maintain correct tire

pressure. Do not inflate tires

above recommended pressures

shown in the Operator’s Manual.

 When inflating tires, use a clip-on

chuck and extension hose long

enough to allow you to stand to

one side and NOT in front of or

over the tire assembly. Use a

safety cage if available.

 Securely support the attachment

when changing a wheel.

 When removing and installing

wheels, use wheel handling

equipment adequate for the

weight involved.

 Make sure wheel bolts have been

tightened to the specified torque.

Important Safety Information

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Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products

described in this manual.

Avoid High

Pressure Fluids Hazard

 Escaping fluid under pressure can

penetrate the skin causing serious

injury.

 Relieve all residual pressure

before disconnecting hydraulic

lines or performing work on the

hydraulic system.

 Make sure all hydraulic fluid

connections are tight and all

hydraulic hoses and lines are in

good condition before applying

pressure to the system.

 Use a piece of paper or

cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to

check for suspected leaks.

 Wear protective gloves and safety

glasses or goggles when working

with hydraulic systems.

 DO NOT DELAY. If an accident

occurs, see a doctor familiar with

this type of injury immediately. Any

fluid injected into the skin or eyes

must be treated within

a few hours or

gangrene may

result.

Wear Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE)

 Wear protective clothing and

equipment appropriate for the job

such as safety shoes, safety

glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs.

 Clothing should fit snug without

fringes and pull strings to avoid

entanglement with moving parts.

 Prolonged exposure to loud noise

can cause hearing impairment or

hearing loss. Wear suitable

hearing protection such as

earmuffs or earplugs.

 Operating equipment safely

requires the operator’s full

attention. Avoid wearing

headphones while operating

equipment.

Keep Riders Off

Machinery

 Never carry riders on the power

machine or attachment.

 Riders obstruct operator’s view

and interfere with the control of

the power machine.

 Riders can be struck by objects or

thrown from the equipment.

 Never use power machine or

attachment to lift or transport

riders.

Use Seat Belt and ROPS

 Land Pride recommends the use

of a CAB or roll-over-protective-

structures (ROPS) and seat belt

in almost all power machines.

Combination of a CAB or ROPS

and seat belt will reduce the risk

of serious injury or death if the

power machine should be upset.

 If ROPS is in the locked-up

position, fasten seat belt snugly

and securely to help protect

against serious injury or death

from falling and machine

overturn.

Prepare for Emergencies

 Be prepared if a fire starts.

 Keep a first aid kit and fire

extinguisher handy.

 Keep emergency numbers for

doctor, ambulance, hospital, and

fire department near phone.

911

Use Safety

Lights and Devices

 Slow moving tractors, skid steers,

and self-propelled machines can

create a hazard when driven on

public roads. They are difficult to

see, especially at night. Use the

Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign

when on public roads.

 Flashing warning lights and turn

signals are recommended

whenever driving on public roads.

Important Safety Information

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OFF

Skid Steer Shutdown

And Storage

 Reduce engine speed and shut-off

all power to the attachment.

 Park on solid, level ground and

lower attachment until it is flat on

the ground or support blocks.

 Turn off engine, and remove

switch key to prevent unauthorized

starting.

 Relieve all hydraulic pressures.

 If included, raise seat bar and

move controls until both lock.

 Wait for all components to stop

before leaving operator’s seat.

 Use steps, grab-handles and

anti-slip surfaces when stepping

on and off the skid steer.

 Detach and store attachment in an

area where children normally do

not play. Secure attachment by

using blocks and supports.

Tractor Shutdown & Storage

 Reduce engine speed and shut-off

all power to the attachment.

 Park on solid, level ground and

lower attachment to ground or

onto support blocks.

 Put tractor in park or set park

brake, turn off engine, and remove

switch key to prevent unauthorized

starting.

 Relieve all hydraulic pressures.

 Wait for all components to stop

before leaving operator’s seat.

 Use steps, grab-handles and

anti-slip surfaces when stepping

on and off the tractor.

 Detach and store implement in an

area where children normally do

not play. Secure implement using

blocks and supports.

OFF

These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in

this manual.

Avoid crystalline Silica

(quartz) Dust

Because crystalline silica is a basic

component of sand and granite,

many activities at construction sites

produce dust containing crystalline

silica. Trenching, sawing, and boring

of material containing crystalline

silica can produce dust containing

crystalline silica particles. This dust

can cause serious injury to the

lungs (silicosis).

There are guidelines which should

be followed if crystalline silica

(quartz) is present in the dust.

 Be aware of and follow OSHA

(or other local, State, or Federal)

guidelines for exposure to airborne

crystalline silica.

 Know the work operations where

exposure to crystalline silica may

occur.

 Participate in air monitoring or

training programs offered by the

employer.

 Be aware of and use optional

equipment controls such as water

sprays, local exhaust ventilation,

and enclosed cabs with positive

pressure air conditioning if the

machine has such equipment.

Otherwise respirators shall be worn.

 Where respirators are required, wear

a respirator approved for protection

against crystalline silica containing

dust. Do not alter respirator in any

way. Workers who use tight-fitting

respirators can not have beards/

mustaches which interfere with the

respirator seal to the face.

 If possible, change into disposable

or washable work clothes at the

work site; shower and change into

clean clothing before leaving the

work site.

 Do not eat, drink, use tobacco

products, or apply cosmetics in

areas where there is dust containing

crystalline silica.

 Store food, drink, and personal

belongings away from the work

area.

 Wash hands and face before eating,

drinking, smoking, or applying

cosmetics after leaving the exposure

area.

Handle

Chemicals Properly

 Protective clothing should be

worn.

 Handle all chemicals with care.

 Follow instructions on container

label.

 Agricultural chemicals can be

dangerous. Improper use can

seriously injure persons, animals,

plants, soil, and property.

 Inhaling smoke from any type of

chemical fire can be a serious

health hazard.

 Store or dispose of unused

chemicals as specified by the

chemical manufacturer.

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Safety Labels

Your Post Hole Digger comes equipped with all safety labels in

place. They were designed to help you safely operate your

implement. Read and follow their directions.

1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.

2. Refer to this section for proper label placement. Replace

all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your

nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer,

visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com.

3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires

safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as

specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components

make sure the correct safety labels are included in the

request.

4. Refer to this section for proper label placement.

To install new labels:

a. Clean surface area where label is to be placed.

b. Spray soapy water onto the cleaned area.

c. Peel backing from label and press label firmly onto the

surface.

d. Squeeze out air bubbles with edge of a credit card or

with a similar type of straight edge.

Important Safety Information

19040

73200

135510

Danger: Guard Missing Hazard

(1 Place on auger and extension options)

838-298C

Caution: Do Not Lean on Digger or Stand

(2 Places on digger stand option)

Important Safety Information

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73179

818-547C

Danger: Read Operator’s Manual

(1 Place on 3-point mount)

858-765C

Warning: Pinch Point Hazard

(1 Place on 3-point mount)

818-691C

Warning: Operate PTO at 300 rpm

(1 Place on 3-point mount)

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73180

844-194C

Danger: Underground Utilities Hazard

(1-Place on 3-point mount)

858-765C

Warning: Pinch Point Hazard

(1-Place on 3-point mount)

818-646C

Danger: Read Operator’s Manual

(1Place on 3-point mount)

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73179

73180

838-094C

Warning: High Pressure Fluid Hazard

(1 Place on 3-point down pressure option)

848-747C

Warning: High Pressure Fluid Hazard

(1 Place on auger guard)

838-276C

Danger: Rotating Parts Hazard

(1 Place on auger guard)

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35976

73180

838-293C

Warning: Read Operator’s Manual

(1 Place on loader mount)

844-194C

Danger: Underground Utilities Hazard

(1 Place on loader mount)

844-194C

Danger: Underground Utilities Hazard

(1 Place on bucket mount)

Introduction

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Introduction

Terminology

“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by

facing forward in the direction the machine will operate

while in use unless otherwise stated.

Definitions

Owner Assistance

The dealer should complete the Online Warranty

Registration at the time of purchase. This information is

necessary to provide you with quality customer service.

The parts on your Post Hole Digger have been specially

genuine Land Pride parts. Contact a Land Pride dealer if

customer service or repair parts are required. Your Land

Pride dealer has trained personnel, repair parts, and

equipment needed to service the implement.

Serial Number

For quick reference and prompt service, record model

and serial number on the inside cover page and again on

the warranty page. Always provide model number and

serial number when ordering parts and in all

correspondences with your Land Pride dealer. For

location of your serial number plate, see Figure 1.

Serial Number Location (Typical)

Figure 1

IMPORTANT: A special point of information related

to the following topic. Land Pride’s intention is this

information must be read & noted before continuing.

NOTE: A special point of information that the

operator should be aware of before continuing.

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Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new

product owners. This Post Hole Digger has been

designed with care and built by skilled workers using

quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and

safe operating practices will help you get years of

satisfactory use from this unit.

Application

Land Pride offers a complete line of post hole diggers

designed to meet a wide range of customer needs and

applications. Our HD25 and HD35 series post hole

diggers are hydraulically driven and accommodate

augers ranging from 6" to 24" in diameter. They can be

purchased with a bolt-on mount for mounting to the side

of a bucket on a tractor front-end loader, with a boom for

mounting to a cat. I or II 3-point hitch, or skid/loader

mount for attaching to a skid steer or to a tractor front-end

loader with a front loader hitch mount. The HD25 series

requires a hydraulic flow system capable of producing 5

to 12 gpm and the HD35 series requires a hydraulic

system capable of producing 10 to 25 gpm.

The digging performance of the bucket mounted and

universal quick hitch mounted Post Hole Diggers can be

improved in heavy hardened soil conditions by applying

additional down pressure with the front-end loader. An

optional hydraulic down pressure kit is available to

improve the performance of the 3-point boom mounted

Post Hole Diggers. The ability to reverse the auger on

hydraulic Post Hole Diggers greatly reduces the strain on

the auger and skid steer or tractor when extracting the

digger from the ground.

The HD25 series are designed to deliver up to 700 ft-lbs

of torque to meet the heavy duty needs of nurseries,

landscapers, contractors, construction companies,

farmers, ranchers, and municipalities. The HD35 series

will deliver up to 1,605 ft-lbs of torque when industrial

duty is preferred.

No matter what your post hole digging needs are, Land

Pride has a model to meet those needs.

See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 44 and

“Features & Benefits” on page 47 for additional

information and performance enhancing options.

Using This Manual

•

This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize

you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments,

troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual

and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe

and efficient operation.

• The information contained within this manual was

current at the time of printing. Some parts may change

slightly to assure you of the best performance.

• To order a new Operator’s or Parts Manual, contact

your authorized dealer. Manuals can also be

downloaded, free-of-charge, from our website at

www.landpride.com

Introduction

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Further Assistance

Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new

digger. If for any reason you do not understand any part

of this manual or are not satisfied with the service

received, the following actions are suggested:

1. Discuss any problems you have with your implement

with your dealership service personnel so they can

address the problem.

2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or

general manager of the dealership, explain the

problem, and request assistance.

3. For further assistance write to:

Product Support

Land Pride Service Department

1525 East North Street

P.O. Box 5060

Salina, Ks. 67402-5060

E-mail address

lpservicedep[email protected]

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Skid Steer/Tractor Requirements

The auger is designed to attach to skid steers, track

loaders, or tractor front-end loaders equipped with a skid

steer type quick attach hitch that meets SAE. It also can

be attached to the back of tractors with a Cat. I or Cat. II

3-point hitch, or to the side of a tractor front-end loader

bucket. The following requirements must be met:

Hydraulic Pressure Rating . . . . . . . 1,500 - 3,500 PSI

Hydraulic Flow Rate

Model HD25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 gpm

Model HD35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 gpm

Max Torque @ 2,500 PSI

Model HD25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700 ft-lbs.

Model HD35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,605 ft-lbs.

Hydraulic Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - Duplex Outlet

Power Machine Shutdown Procedure

The following are basic power machine shutdown

procedures. Follow these procedures and any additional

shutdown procedures provided in your power machine

Operator’s Manual before leaving the operator’s seat.

1. Reduce engine speed and shut-off all power to the

Post Hole Digger.

2. Park on solid, level ground and lower Post Hole

Digger until it is flat on the ground or on non-concrete

support blocks. If lowering loader arms, make sure

loader arms are fully down.

3. If shutting down a tractor, put tractor in park or set

park brake.

4. Turn off engine, and remove switch key to prevent

unauthorized starting.

5. Relieve all hydraulic pressures.

6. If included, raise seat bar and move controls until

both lock.

7. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop

before leaving the operator’s seat.

8. Use steps, grab-handles, and anti-slip surfaces

when stepping on and off the power machine.

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HD 3-Point Mount Assembly

Figure 1-1

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8. Raise tractor lower 3-point arms until end of boom is

approximately 18" above ground.

9. Position gearbox and motor assembly (#7) under

boom assembly (#2).

10. Remove one cotter pin (#11) and hanger pin (#13)

from gearbox (#7).

11. Align gearbox mounting holes with boom mounting

hole and reinsert hanger pin (#13). Secure hanger

pin with cotter pin (#11). Bend one or more legs of

cotter pin to keep it from falling out.

12. Attach lower spring clamp half (#6) and upper plain

clamp half (#5) to boom (#2) 12" up from hanger

pin (#13) with 3/8"-16 x 1 1/4" GR5 bolts (#8) and

locknuts (#9). Tighten locknuts to the correct torque.

13. Attach extension spring (#14) to spring clamp (#6)

and tab (#4) on hydraulic motor (#15).

14. Screw 90

elbows (#16) into ports in motor (#15).

Point elbows straight back and tighten.

15. Thread adapter fittings (#17) to other end of hydraulic

hoses (#19) and tighten.

16. Quick release couplers (#18) are furnished by

customer. Thread quick release couplers (#18) to

adapter fittings (#17).

17. Screw 66" long hydraulic hoses (#19) into motor

fittings (#16) and tighten.

18. Fill gearbox with gear lube. Refer to “Gear Lube

Fluid Level” on page 42 for detailed instructions.

19. Relocate slow moving sign (#21) from back of the

tractor to mounting bracket (#20)

IMPORTANT: The gearbox is shipped without gear

lube and must be filled before operating the digger.

HD 3-Point Mount Assembly

Refer to Figure 1-1:

1. Remove tractor top center 3-point link (not shown).

Keep hitch pin and retaining pin for future use.

2. Attach boom (#2) to the tractor’s top center link hole

using existing hitch pin and retaining pin.

3. Attach yoke (#1) to the tractor’s 3-point lift arms with

two 5/16" x 1 3/4" linchpins supplied by customer.

4. Connect lower 3-point sway bars or adjust sway links

to retain digger side to side movement.

5. Rotate boom (#2) and yoke (#1) up until pin (#12) can

be inserted into the boom’s middle hole.

6. Place spacers (#3) between digger yoke (#1) and

boom (#2) as shown and insert pivot pin (#12).

Secure pin with cotter pin (#10). Bend one or more

legs of cotter pin to retain pin.

7. Boom and yoke pivot connection may need

readjusting to get the desired hole depth and auger

transport clearance. Refer to “Post Hole Digging

Depth” on page 25.

IMPORTANT: Cab tractors: Glass can break if

contacted by the post hole digger boom when lifting

or transporting the unit, depending on the tractor

and its three point hook-up geometry.

NOTE: It may be necessary to move center 3-point

hitch pin to the top mounting hole on the tractor

and/or adjust yoke and yoke pin to a mounting hole

farther away from the tractor. Refer to “Check Post

Hole Digger Clearance” on page 24.

NOTE: The Post Hole Digger will be easier to

assemble if assembled to a tractor.

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20. If needed, a slow moving sign can be purchased from

your nearest Land Pride dealer. Refer to “Slow

Moving Vehicle Sign Accessory” on page 39.

21. Skip to “Auger Assembly” on page 18.

HD Bucket Mount Assembly

Refer to Figure 1-2:

1. The Bucket Mount Post Hole Digger can be mounted

on the left-hand or right-hand side of bucket.

2. Locate mounting bracket (#1) on the bucket sidewall

where it is most convenient for the operator to view

the auger.

3. Using back plate (#3) as a guide, locate and drill (4)

9/16" dia. holes in the bucket side wall.

4. Mount mounting bracket (#1) to the bucket sidewall

with 1/2"-13 x 1 3/4" GR5 bolts (#2), back plate (#3),

and 1/2" flange nuts (#4) as shown. Tighten nuts to

the proper torque.

5. Attach clevis (#5) to mounting bracket (#1) with

1" x 4 11/16" clevis pin (#6) and cotter pins (#7). Bend

one or more legs of the cotter pin to retain pin.

6. Remove one cotter pin (#9) and hanger pin (#8) from

gearbox (#16).

7. Align mounting holes in gearbox (#16) with mounting

holes in clevis (#5) and reinsert hanger pin (#8).

Secure hanger pin with cotter pin (#9). Bend one or

more legs of cotter pin to keep it from falling out.

IMPORTANT: If digger is mounted on the left-hand

side, then hydraulic motor should be rotated 180

degrees so that hydraulic fittings are facing out.

HD Bucket Mount Assembly (Right-Hand Side Shown)

Figure 1-2

Important: Make sure gearbox is mounted

with hydraulic motor (#14) extending

towards the rear and motor ports facing

out as shown.

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8. Attach extension spring (#10) to clevis (#5) &

tab (#17) on hydraulic motor (#14).

9. Attach 90

elbows (#15) to ports in hydraulic

motor (#14). Rotate elbows to point straight back as

shown and tighten.

10. Screw MJIC end of adapter fittings (#13) to one end

of 292" long hydraulic hoses (#11 & #12) and tighten.

11. Screw quick release couplers (#19) (couplers

furnished by customer) to fittings (#13) until tight.

12. Screw other end of hydraulic hoses (#11 & #12) to

elbows (#15) until tight.

13. Attach "Underground Digging Hazard", decal 488-

194C to the side of the bucket as shown. Refer to

“Safety Labels” on page 6 for detailed instructions.

14. Zip ties (not shown) to be used later during tractor

hook-up.

15. Fill gearbox with gear lube. Refer to “Gear Lube

Fluid Level” on page 42.

16. Skip to “Auger Assembly” on page 18

NOTE: Hydraulic hoses (#11 & #12) and adapter

fittings (#13) are optional and may not be included.

IMPORTANT: The gearbox is shipped without gear

lube and must be filled before operating the digger.

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Skid/Loader Mount Assembly

Refer to Figure 1-3:

Determine which mount will be used with the skid/loader

hitch mount (Center Mount “A” or Offset Mount “B”).

Follow instructions below based on type of mount to be

used.

Center Mount & Offset Mount

Refer to Figure 1-3:

1. Attach gearbox rest (#4) to lower center mount

bracket “A” or to lower offset mount bracket “B” with

3/8"-16 x 1 1/4" GR5 carriage bolts (#5) and flange

locknuts (#6). Tighten locknuts to the correct torque.

2. Attach clevis (#2) to upper center mount bracket “A” or

to upper offset mount bracket “B” with clevis

pin (#8) and cotter pin (#7). Bend one or more legs of

cotter pin to keep it from falling out.

3. Remove one cotter pin (#7) and hanger pin (#9) from

gearbox (#10).

4. Attach gearbox & motor assembly (#10) to clevis (#2)

with pin (#9) and cotter pin (#7). Bend one or more

legs of cotter pin to keep pin from falling out.

5. Attach spring (#3) to tab (#1) and clevis (#2).

6. Fill gearbox with gear lube. Refer to “Gear Lube

Fluid Level” on page 42 for detailed instructions.

7. Skip to “Skid/Loader Hose Assembly” on page 17.

IMPORTANT: Make sure gearbox is mounted with

hydraulic motor on the left-hand side and motor

ports facing the skid/loader mounting plate.

IMPORTANT: The gearbox is shipped without gear

lube and must be filled before operating the digger.

Center Mount & Offset Mount (Center Mount Shown)

Figure 1-3

OFFSET MOUNT

CENTER MOUNT

Make sure gearbox is

mounted as shown with

hydraulic motor on this

side and motor ports

facing the skid/loader

hitch mount.

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