TM 5-2590-512-13&P
SECTION IV. OPERATOR'S MAINTENANCE TASKS
3-5. Auger Removal and Installation.
This task covers:
a. Removal (Flat ground)
b. Removal (Rough ground)
c. Installation
Initial Setup
Tools:
Equipment Conditions
SEE vehicle Bll
Auger Drive Head attached to SEE vehicle.
Pliers, Item #13, 5120-01-243-5332
Three personnel required, (See Operator,
Auger Operator, and Ground Guide).
Materials and Parts:
Rags, 9 ft. Rope, Gloves,
Silicone Lubricant Spray
a. Removal (Flat ground).
1. Set SEE front wheels straight forward and raise the Earth Auger Assembly until Auger center point is off the
ground.
2. Raise the SEE front loader and the SEE right and left stabilizers slightly off the ground.
3. Release the SEE vehicle parking brake.
4. Ground guide directs SEE Operator to drive SEE slowly forward as Auger Operator lowers boom/dipper so as
to allow Earth Auger Assembly to fall into horizontal position on ground. Ground guide then directs SEE
operator to stop SEE and shut down engine.
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