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Equipment Operator Basic - Beginning construction equipment operators manual
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Figure 14-4.-Auger truck. NCF. Notice in figure 14-4 that the drill boom lays down and that extra auger heads are stored in the unit. This truck can also set or pull poles. OPERATIONS Operating procedures may vary among makes and models of earth augers; therefore, be sure to consult the manufacturer’s manual for the specific earth auger you are using. Auger  operational  techniques  under  ordinary circumstances  are  described  below.  Figure  14-5  shows the auger controls and how the auger is positioned using these   controls. Leveling The leveling valve lever allows for tilting of the auger shaft to the right or left (fig. 14-5, view A). Use the leveling spirit level to plumb the auger shaft. Use support jacks when operating the auger in hardpan or rocky soil to keep the auger from bouncing. NOTE:  Do  not  depend  on  the  accuracy  of  the leveling bubble. Use a small builders level to level the auger shaft and machine. Raising  and  Lowering The elevating valve lever is used to raise or lower the auger shaft for transposing (fig. 14-5, view B). Drilling and Retracting To drill with the auger, engage the auger clutch lever, increase the engine speed by pulling back on the throttle lever, and push forward on the  feed valve lever to lower the auger into the ground (fig. 14-5, view C). NOTE:  Do NOT overspeed the auger. Run the engine at a lower speed until you know the texture of the material  with  which  you  are  working. When the auger is deep enough into the ground and is covered with the cuttings, disengage the auger  clutch lever and pull back on the feed valve lever to raise the auger from the hole. After the auger has cleared the hole, engage the auger  clutch lever to rotate the auger 14-5







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