How tom mount post hoe auger on Branson 4220 ???

   / How tom mount post hoe auger on Branson 4220 ??? #1  

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Never used one before.. removed my backhoe and want to mount leinbach auger.. any close up pictures on this site showing what linkage to use, etc.. dont have a book on auger..

Thanks for any help
 
   / How tom mount post hoe auger on Branson 4220 ??? #2  
Sorry, I don't have a picture, but I'll try to describe it for you.

First, make sure the adjustable top link of the 3 point hitch is removed, set it aside. When installing a PHD, you do not use the top link at all.

Second, I typically lay my PHD on the ground so that the 2 pins are basically below the ball ends on the 2 lower links. The PHD is basically a bent pipe, make sure the "bend" is elevated, there will be a hole at the end of the bent pipe.

Now set the lower link pins into the ball ends on the lower link arms and pin them into place.

Standing behind the tractor and looking at it, tip the PHD up using the lower pins as a pivot point. Line up the hole in the end of the bent part of the PHD and pin it into place with a top link pin. Connect up the PTO shaft. Install an auger bit. You are ready to go.

One note of caution, the PHD is one implement that you do NOT want to run at 540 PTO speed! Run your tractor at just above idle when you start using the PHD. Keep WELL CLEAR of the spinning auger. Keep KIDS and PETS well away from the area. A running child can travel 50' in under 4 seconds, I have a 50' rule with my child, if she is within 50' of the PHD then I won't use it. Every year I read about one or two people who are injured or died using a PHD, I never want anyone to read that about you, and hope nobody ever reads it about me! These are very useful, great time savers, but probably one of the more dangerous implements you can use.
 
   / How tom mount post hoe auger on Branson 4220 ???
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Thanks Bob, I was wandering about the top link.. I will give it a try tomorrow..
 
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Heres a pic of my auger mounted. hope it helps..
 

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Used auger today, figured out how to hook it up... use it slow no problem.. go fast get the shear pins ready... sure beats hand post hole digger.. dealer forgot to put gear oil in, before using had to make a trip to town for some oil..
 
   / How tom mount post hoe auger on Branson 4220 ??? #6  
I would have to hunt but I believe that those take "000" or Triple Ought Grease and not gear oil.

If I remember correctly I saw that on thier website. I am sure that is what my Rhino takes as it is darn near impossible to find.

For what its worth.
 
 

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