Chapter 1 Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. Safety Decal Location Decal147-5746 G434640 Decal Part: 147-5746 Rotating shaft hazard;...
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Decal Part: 147-5747 decal147-5747 Decal Part: 147-5748 Push the lever forward to rotate the drill clockwise; Pull the lever rearward to rotate the drill counterclockwise. decal147-5748 3462-340A Page 1–2 Safety and Instructional Decals: Safety Decal Location...
Chapter 2 Installation Installing the Hydra Borer Motor Parts Required Motor Adapter Retainer adapter Lock washer Bolt (1/2 x 1-1/4 inches) 90-degree elbow connector Motor bracket Bolt (1/2 x 1-3/4 inches) Flat washer (1/2 inch) Locknut (1/2 inch) U-Joint assembly U-Joint adapter Bolt (3/8 inch x 2-1/2 inches) Nut (3/8 inc)
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1. Grease the shaft of the motor and place the adapter onto the motor 2. Install the adapter and retainer adapter on the motor. 3. Place the lock washer on the bolt apply thread-locking adhesive to the bolt. 4. Secure the bolt to the adapters and torque to 160 to 165 N⋅m (118 to 122 ft-lb).
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8. Secure the motor assembly to the machine using 4 bolts (1/2 x 1-3/4 inch), 4 flat washers (1/2 inch), and 4 locknuts (1/2 inch) G434070 9. Install the U-Joint assembly and adapter to the motor assembly using a bolt (3/8 x 2-1/2 inches) and a nut (3/8 inch).
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1. Install the handle lever to the hydraulic valve using 2 nuts (M10) and the knob. G434083 2. Install the 90-degree connector , 2 45- degree connector , and 2 straight connector to the valve G434082 3. Install the valve assembly to the bracket using 3 bolts (M8) and 3 nuts (M8).
Installing the Hoses Installing the Motor and Plow Hoses Parts Required 54-inch hydraulic hose 53-inch hydraulic hose P-Clamp Bolt (5/16 x 1 inch) Nut (5/16 inch) Figure 1 Routing Overview G434138 1. Connect the 54-inch hose to the top connector on the motor. 2.
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Installing the Motor and Plow Hoses (continued) 5. Route the hoses up through the machine toward the valve. G434136 6. Connect the 54-inch hose to the lower straight connector on the valve. 7. Connect the 53-inch hose to the 90-degree connector on the valve.
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Installing the Hoses without a Trencher Parts Required Medium hardline 18-inch hose 90-degree union connector 1. Install the medium hardline to the 45-degree connector on the hydraulic valve. G434258 2. Connect the 90-degree union connector the 18-inch hose. 3. Connect the 18-inch hose from the tandem pump to the straight connector on the hydraulic valve.
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Installing the Hoses with a Trencher Parts Required Short hardline Long hardline 1. Connect the short hardline to the long hardline and the 45-degree connector on the hydra borer valve. Note: Ensure that the O-ring is in the hardline connector before making the connection. G434345 2.
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Installing the Hoses with a Trencher (continued) 4. Connect the long hardline, from this kit, from the straight connector on the hydra borer valve to the 45-degree connector on the trencher control valve. G434428 5. Fully tighten the hydraulic valve assembly mounting hardware; torque the nuts to 23 to 29 N⋅m (17 to 21 ft-lb).
Chapter 3 Operation Hydra Borer Handle Push the handle to rotate the drill clockwise. Pull the handle to rotate the drill counterclockwise. G434343 Digging the Trenches 1. Mark planned bore path and all located utility lines with flags or paint. 2.
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Boring the Hole DANGER Contact with the rotating shaft will cause death or serious injury. Stay at least 2 m (6 ft). To help avoid injury • Keep everyone at least 3 m (10 ft) away from the drill string and machine unless the rod guide tool is need.
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9. When about 15 cm (6 inches) of rod are left showing in the entrance trench or when the boring bit completely enters and bores into the far side of the exit trench, stop the machine, return the control lever into neutral, and stop the engine. 10.