Auger Powerhead
Operator’s Manual
MODEL NUMBER : 30610
SERIAL NUMBER :
Both model number and serial number may be found on the main
label. You should record both of them in a safe place for future use.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING MACHINE
Save This Manual for Future Reference
Original Instruction
AUGER POWERHEAD
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RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL
Specifications
INTRODUCTION
Introduction 2
Environmental 3
Symbols 3
Safety 3
General Safety Rules 3
Specific Safety Rules 6
Contents supplied 7
Assembly 7
Know your machine 8
Features & Controls 8
Operation 9
Installing Auger Bit 9
Starting the Engine 9
Stopping the Engine 10
Installing Extension Shaft 10
Drilling Tips 11
Transport 11
Storage 11
Trouble Shooting 12
Parts Schedule 14
Parts List 15
Your new auger powerhead will more
than satisfy your expectations. It has been
manufactured under stringent quality standards
to meet superior performance criteria. You will
find it easy and safe to operate, and with proper
care, it will give you many years of dependable
service.
Carefully read through this entire
operator’s manual before using
your new auger powerhead. Take
special care to heed the cautions and
warnings.
This marking indicates that this
product should not be disposed with
other household wastes. To prevent
possible harm to the environment
or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, recycle it responsibly
to promote the sustainable reuse of
material resources. To return your
used device, please use the return
and collection systems or check with
your local authority or local stores
for advice of environmental safe
recycling.
Your auger powerhead has many features that
will make your job faster and easier. Safety,
performance, and dependability have been
given to top priority in the development of this
machine, making it easy to maintain and operate.
The Engine manufacturer is responsible
for all engine-related issues with regards to
performance, power rating, specifications,
warranty and service. Please refer to the Engine
Manufacturer’s owner’s/operator’s manual,
packed separately with your unit, for more
information.
Item No. 30610
Type 2-man
Engine 141cc, 4.0HP
Max. Speed 200 rpm
Gear Ratio 16:1
Auger Dia. 50/75/100/150/200/250 mm
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SYMBOLS
The rating plate on your machine may
show symbols. These represent important
information about the product or instructions
on its use.
SAFETY
General Safety Rules
Understand your machine
Allow operation only by properly trained adult,
never children.
Read and understand the operator’s manual
and labels affixed to the machine. Learn its
application and limitations as well as the
specific potential hazards peculiar to it.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
their proper operation. Know how to stop the
machine and disengage the controls quickly.
Make sure to read and understand all the
instructions and safety precautions as outlined
in the Engine Manufacturer’s Manual, packed
separately with your unit. Do not attempt to
operate the machine until you fully understand
how to properly operate and maintain the
Engine and how to avoid accidental injuries
and/or property damage.
Work area
Never start or run the engine inside a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are dangerous,
containing carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas. Operate this unit only in a well
ventilated outdoor area.
Never operate the machine without good
visibility or light.
Never operate the machine on a steep slope.
Personal safety
Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication
that could affect your ability to use it properly.
Dress properly. Wear heavy long pants, boots
and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, short
pants, and jewelry of any kind. Secure long
hair so it is above shoulder level. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
Read these instructions for use
carefully.
Wear eye protection.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear safety footwear.
It is forbidden to remove or tamper
with the protection devices and
safety devices.
Do not touch a hot muffler, gear
housing or cylinder.
Do not smoke or have open flames.
Stay away from rotating auger
bit.
Keep bystanders away.
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protection. Safety equipment such as a dust
mask, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
Check your machine before starting it. Keep
guards in place and in working order. Make
sure all nuts, bolts, etc. are securely tightened.
Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral
before starting the engine.
Never operate the machine when it is in need
of repair or is in poor mechanical condition.
Replace damaged, missing or failed parts
before using it. Check for fuel leaks. Keep the
machine in safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety device. Check their
proper operation regularly.
Do not use the machine if the engine switch
does not turn it on or off. Any gasoline
powered machine that can not be controlled
with the engine switch is dangerous and must
be replaced.
Form a habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed from
machine area before starting it. A wrench or
a key that is left attached to a rotating part of
the machine may result in personal injury.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating the machine.
Do not overreach. Do not operate the machine
while barefoot or when wearing sandals or
similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective
footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the machine in
unexpected situations.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the engine
switch is off before transporting the machine
or performing any maintenance or service
on the unit. Transporting or performing
maintenance or service on a machine with its
engine switch on invites accidents.
Fuel safety
Fuel is highly flammable, and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Take precautions when
using to reduce the chance of serious personal
injury.
When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use
an approved fuel storage container while in
a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area. Do not
smoke, or allow sparks, open flames or other
sources of ignition near the area while adding
fuel or operating the unit. Never fill fuel tank
indoors.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such as
tools, away from exposed, live electrical parts
and connections to avoid sparking or arcing.
These events could ignite fumes or vapors.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool
before filling the fuel tank. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot.
Do not operate the machine with known leaks
in the fuel system.
When practical, remove the machine from the
truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If
this is not possible, then refuel the machine on
a trailer with a portable container, rather than
from a fuel dispenser nozzle.
Loose the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any
pressure in the tank.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the firm of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-
open device.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more
than 12.5mm (1/2”) below the bottom of the
filler neck to provide space for expansion as
the heat of the engine and/or sun cause fuel
to expand.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely and wipe up spilled fuel. Never
operate the unit without the fuel cap securely
in place.
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Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled
fuel. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start
the engine but move the machine away
from the area of spillage and avoid creating
any source of ignition until fuel vapors have
dissipated. Serious personal injury can occur
when fuel is pilled on yourself or your clothes
which can ignite. Wash your skin and change
clothes immediately.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed
and approved for this purpose.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always
place containers on the ground away from
your vehicle before filling.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Safely away from sparks, open flames or other
sources of ignition.
Never store fuel or machine with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may
reach a spark, open flame, or other sources
of ignition, such as a water heater, furnace,
clothes dryer and the like. Allow the engine to
cool before storing in any enclosure.
Machine use and care
Never pick up or carry a machine while the
engine is running.
Do not force the machine. Use the correct
machine for your application. The correct
machine will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
Do not change the engine governor settings
or over-speed the engine. The governor
controls the maximum safe operating speed
of the engine.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts.
Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes
and hot surfaces. Do not touch the engine or
muffler. These parts get extremely hot from
operation. They remain hot for a short time
after you turn off the unit. Allow the engine
to cool before doing maintenance or making
adjustments.
After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, remove the wire from the spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the machine for
any damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the machine.
If the machine should start to make an unusual
noise or vibration, immediately shut off the
engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and
check for the cause. Unusual noise or vibration
is generally warning of trouble.
Use only attachments and accessories
approved by the manufacturer. Failure to do
so can result in personal injury.
Maintain the machine. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
machine’s operation. If damaged, have the
machine repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained equipment.
Keep the engine and muffler free of grass,
leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up to
reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or
any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and
free from debris. Clean after each use.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations
for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
Store idle machine out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the machine or these instructions to operate
it. Machine is dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Service
Before cleaning, repair, inspecting, or
adjusting shut off the engine and make certain
all moving parts have stopped. Always make
sure the engine’s throttle control is in its STOP
position. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and
keep the wire away from the plug to prevent
accidental starting.
Have your machine serviced by qualified repair
personnel using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the
machine maintained.
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This is a motorized earth auger that drills
into soil. It is pedestrian controlled. It has a
petrol-fuelled internal combustion engine that
powers the auger bit. It shall not be used for
any other purpose.
Do not drill above underground utilities,
including water lines, gas lines, electric
cables, or pipes. Contacting utility lines may
cause severe personal injury or death. Buried
utility lines may be unmarked; contact utility
companies before drilling.
Never operate machine in wet grass. Do not
operate unit in excessively rocky ground.
Check for landscape fabric before drilling.
Landscape fabric may get pulled into the
auger bit and also pull the operator into the
auger bit. Before drilling, cut a hole in the
landscape fabric sufficiently larger than the
diameter of the auger bit to prevent contact
or entanglement with the fabric.
Use the correct auger for the application.
Do not modify the auger and do not use
the auger for a purpose for which it is not
intended. Use the auger, accessories, etc., in
accordance with these instructions and in
the manner intended for the particular type
of auger, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the auger for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
An improper or dull bit blade can cause
serious personal injury. Bit blades must be
sharp. Do not use the auger if the bit is bent,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any
way.
Auger blades and drilling points are very
sharp. Avoid contact with the auger blades
and drilling points while installing auger bit,
starting or transporting the unit. Carry by
handle only; not by bit.
Never operator auger with handles above
chest height, otherwise you could lose control,
resulting in serious personal injury.
Always keep the throttle trigger on your right
hand side, while the exhaust points away from
your body.
Do not lock throttle trigger on. The auger
should not rotate when the engine is idling. Do
not use if the auger turns at idle.
Use extreme caution when using this unit.
Bit thrust or kick back may occur when the
spinning blade contacts an object that it
does not immediately cut. A kick back can
be violent enough to cause the unit and/or
operator to be propelled in any direction, and
possibly lose control of the unit. Kick back can
occur without warning, if the bit snags, stalls
or binds.
Do not reach over or across auger while
operating.
A coasting bit can cause injury while it
continues to spin after the engine is stopped
or throttle trigger is released. Maintain proper
control until the bit has completely stopped
rotating. Make sure the auger bit has stopped
before setting the tool down.
Secure the engine on transport vehicles to
prevent the tool from rolling, slipping and
tilting.
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The auger powerhead comes partially
assembled and is shipped in carefully packed
carton. After all the parts have been removed
from the carton, you should have:
1. Grip Handles (4 pcs)
2. Loop Handles (2 pcs)
3. Power Head
4. Connecting Shaft
5. Torsion Spring
6. Operator’s Manual & Engine Manual
7. Engine Hardware Bag
8. Auger Powerhead Hardware Bag, Including
CONTENTS SUPPLIED
M8 X 40 X 8 A
M8 X 40 X 8 B
M8 X 50 X 1 C
M8 X 60 X 1
Following the assembly directions below, you
will assemble the auger powerhead in a few
minutes
Install the Loop handles to the frame with
M8X40 screws and secure with profile
washers and lock nuts.
Mount the grip handles on the loop handles
with M8X40 screws and secure with profile
washers and lock nuts. The grip handle with
throttle trigger should be attached to the
corner the label indicates.
ASSEMBLY
M8 X 40 X 8 B
M8 X 40 X 8 A
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6
1
7
5
3
4
8
Loop Handles
Grip Handles
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Set the connecting shaft to the PTO shaft and
the torsion spring to the connecting shaft.
Align the holes and secure them with bolts,
washers and nuts.
Connecting Shaft & Torsion Spring
M8 X 50 X 1 C
M8 X 60 X 1
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Features and Controls
Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition
system, recoil starter, and auger gear case.
Power Head
Loop Handle
Used for hand grip by operator during one-
man operation.
Used for hand grip by operator during two-
man operation.
Drilling holes 150mm (6”) in diameter or larger
may be easier if two people hold the grip
handles on opposite sides.
The operator, guides the auger while gripping
the throttle trigger and grip handles. The
helper assists by guiding auger while gripping
the grip handles on opposite side of operator.
Gear Case
Sealed Gear case provides 16:1 reduction for
best combination of power and auger speed.
Requires no user maintenance.
Engine Switch
The engine switch enables and disables the
ignition system.
The engine switch must be in the ON position
for the engine to run.
Turning the engine switch to the OFF position
stops the engine.
Throttle Trigger
Spring loaded to return to idle when released.
During acceleration press throttle trigger
gradually for best operating technique.
Grip Handle
Recoil Starter
Grip Handle
Power Head
Gear Case
Throttle Trigger
Loop Handle
Primer
Engine Switch
Choke
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Primer
Never use choke to stop engine.
Always keep the throttle trigger on your
right hand side. Remove the throttle trigger
from the grip handle and install it on the loop
handle for one-man operation.
Engage choke by rotating lever to FULL
position whenever you are starting a cold
engine. As engine warms up, gradually rotate
the choke to the OFF position.
Choke
Do not use choke to start a warm
engine.
Press the primer to pump additional fuel from
the carburetor to the cylinder for improved
cold weather starting.
Firmly push in the primer with your thumb,
holding the primer in for a second before
releasing it each time.
Remove your glove when you push
in the primer so that air can not
escape from the primer hole.
Do not use the primer if the engine
has been running and is hot.
Excessive priming may flood the
engine and prevent it from starting.
The recoil starter is on the back side of the
engine. Pull the recoil starter handle to start
the engine.
Recoil Starter
OPERATION
Installing Auger Bit
Slide auger bit onto gear case PTO shaft.
Align PTO shaft mounting hole with auger
bit mounting hole.
Secure auger bit to PTO shaft with
hardware provided, and tighten securely.
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2.
3.
Starting the Engine
Before starting the engine, check
engine oil level and ensure the
engine is served as described in
the Engine Manual with the auger
powerhead.
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Place the left handles flat on the ground.
While standing on opposite side of
operator position place your right foot
onto the left handle and grip the right loop
handle with your left hand.
Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
Tilt the auger so that the auger bit is off
the ground.
Start the engine following the procedures
in the Engine Manual.
When engine starts, grip the right loop
handle with your right hand. Keeping
control of the unit with both hands on the
loop handles, raise the unit upright and
place the tip of the auger bit in desired
location and hold the unit in the vertical
position.
Stand with a solid stance on stable ground.
Position feet for a stable stance, away from
auger bit. Brace yourself and maintain a
firm grip on the auger with both hands
whenever the engine is running.
Engage the throttle trigger, and first start
digging a hole at a low speed.
Gradually increase the speed as the auger
bit enters into the soil.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Stopping the Engine
Installing Extension Shaft
9.
Release the throttle trigger and allow engine
to return to idle before shutting off engine.
Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
1.
2.
Drill hole into ground 400mm (16”) to
500mm (20”) deep. Stop engine, and clean
off auger bit mounting bolt hardware.
Remove the hardware securing shaft A to
the PTO shaft. Lift earth auger powerhead
off auger bit, and set aside. Then earth auger
powerhead should be supported on the
ground by the left handles and PTO shaft.
Remove connecting shaft A from torsion
spring.
Set extension shaft B to torsion spring,
align the holes, and install mounting
hardware. Tighten securely.
Install earth auger powerhead on extension
shaft, and secure with hardware removed
in step 2. Tighten securely.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
AB
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Use extra care when loading or unloading unit
onto trailer or truck.
Secure frame to transport vehicle. Never
secure from rods or linkages that could be
damaged.
1.
Drilling Tips
Slowly squeeze throttle trigger to engage
clutch and rotate auger bit. Fully squeeze the
throttle to maintain a steady drilling speed the
entire time you are drilling, unless a problem
arises.
Do not drill at an angle. Keep the auger bit
vertical at all times.
Allow the auger bit to drill for you. Exert only
light downward pressure. Overloading the
auger during drilling may cause it to stop
turning. When this occurs, lift the auger to
reduce the drilling load on the engine, and
allow drilling debris to be augered out of the
hole. Resume drilling.
Periodically, raise the auger to help clear
drilling debris from the hole.
Release the throttle as soon as the drilling is
completed. Allow the engine to idle. Avoid
running the auger at full throttle without a
drilling load.
After running the auger for an extended
period of time, allow the engine to idle for
several minutes to dissipate the heat. This will
prevent some engine parts (ignition system,
piston rings, carburetor, etc.) from being
damaged by overheating.
Always shut off engine, and close
fuel shut-off valve when transporting
unit on a truck or trailer. Do not
transport machine while engine is
running.
Transport
STORAGE
Refer to the Engine Manual for
information on storing your engine.
If the auger powerhead will not be used for 30
days or longer, follow the storage instructions
below.
Run the engine until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty and it stops due to
lack of fuel.
Turn off the switch and allow the engine to
cool.
Apply a thin coat of rust preventive oil to
all uncoated metal parts.
Clean the exterior of the engine and the
auger powerhead thoroughly.
Tighten all loose screws, bolts, and
locknuts. Repair or replace any damaged
parts.
Cover the machine and store it in a clean,
dry place out of the reach of children.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Cause Remedy
Engine fails to start
1. Choke not in CHOKE position
2. Engine not primed
3. Engine is flooded
4. Spark plug wire loose or
disconnected
5. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
6. Faulty spark plug
7. Engine switch is in the OFF
position
8. The engine oil level in the engine
crankcase is too low or too high
1. Move choke to CHOKE position
2. Prime engine as instructed in this
manual
3. Wait a few minutes before
restarting, do not prime
4. Connect or tighten spark plug wire
5. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline
6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace
7. Turn the engine switch to the ON
position
8. Add or drain oil to adjust the oil
level in the engine crankcase
Engine idles or runs
roughly
1. Engine running on CHOKE
2. Fuel tank is nearly empty or stale fuel
3. Contaminated fuel supply
4. Carburetor out of adjustment
5. Engine over-governed
6. Spark plug wire loose
7. Faulty spark plug
8. The engine oil level in the engine
crankcase is too low or too high
1. Move choke lever to RUN position
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline
3. Replace with clean fuel
4. Contact a qualified service
technician
5. Contact a qualified service
technician
6. Tighten spark plug wire
7. Clean, adjust gap, or replace
8. Add or drain oil to adjust the oil
level in the engine crankcase
The engine overheats Carburetor not adjusted properly Contact a qualified service
technician
Excessive vibration Loose parts or damaged parts Tighten all fasteners or replace
damaged parts
Auger rotates at idle 1. Engine idle speed set too high
2. Broken clutch spring
1. Contact a qualified service
technician
2. Replace spring
Auger turns, but has
no power
1.Spark plug wire loose
2.Gas gap vent hole plugged
3.Dirty or clogged muffler
4.Choke on
5.Carburetor out of adjustment
6.Broken transmission
7.Worm clutch shoe
8.Worn engine lower seal
1. Tighten spark plug wire
2. Clean or replace fuel cap
3. Clean or replace muffler
4. Turn off choke after engine is
running
5. Contact a qualified service
technician
6. Contact a qualified service
technician
7. Replace clutch shoes and spring
8. Contact a qualified service
technician
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Auger jumps Blade damage Replace with new blade
Auger cuts slowly 1. Dull blade
2. Damaged fishtail point
1. Replace or have blade sharpened
at factory
2. Replace fishtail point
Gearbox feels
exceptionally hot to
the touch
Low level of gear oil Fill gearbox with SAE 80-90 gear
oil
Engine runs, but bit is
not rotating
1.Throttle not properly used
2. Throttle cable not properly
adjusted
3. Bit stuck in rocks, roots, etc.
1. Make sure to fully squeeze the
throttle
2. Have a qualified service
technician adjust throttle cable
3. Remove bit from the hole and
clear hole of obstructions
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PARTS SCHEDULE
PARTS LIST
No. Description Q'ty
1 Nut, M8 3
2 Split Washer, 8mm 3
3 Flat Washer, 8mm 3
4 Engine 1
5 Flat Key, A4.47X40 1
6 Screw, M5X10 4
7 Set Screw, M6X8 2
8 Clutch Shoe 4
9 Clutch Bell 1
10 Nut, M6 4
11 Clutch Housing 1
12 Screw, M8X35 3
13 Engine Switch 1
14 Frame Weldment 1
15 Grip Handle 4
16 Flat Washer, 5mm 1
17 Screw, M5X35 1
18 Grip Handle 4
19 Throttle Trigger 1
20 Dowel Pin 1
21 Liner Tube 1
22 Top Casting 1
23 Bearing, 6003 2
24 External Retaining Ring, 19mm 2
25 Gear I 1
26 Flat Key, A6X12 1
27 Transmission Pinion Shaft 1
28 Split Washer, 6mm 8
29 Screw, M6X35 2
30 Screw, M6X55 4
No. Description Q'ty
31 Bottom Gear Case 1
32 PTO Shaft 1
33 Bearing, 6004 3
34 Flat Washer, 1
35 Flat Key, C5X12 2
36 Gear II 1
37 Input Pinion Shaft 1
38 Shim 1
39 Screw, M6X8 2
40 Loop Handle Grip 2
41 Loop Handle 2
42 Lock Nut M8 16
43 Profile Washer 8 16
44 Carriage Screw, M8X40 16
45 Centrifugal Clutch Rotor 1
46 Top Plate 2
47 Split Washer, 5mm 4
48 Cable Clamp 1
49 Screw, M10X50 1
50 Screw, M10X60 1
51 Flat Washer, 10mm 2
52 Nut, M10 2
53 Connecting Shaft 1
54 Torsion Spring 1
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