TMG Industrial High Flow Skid Steer Auger Drive

Care & Maintenance

• Grease the drive unit gearbox per the manufacturer's schedule — typically every 8 hours of operation; a starved gearbox is the most common cause of drive unit failure
• Inspect bit carbide teeth after every use in rocky or abrasive soil — worn or chipped teeth increase drive unit load and reduce penetration
• Replace a worn pilot bit before the main teeth wear — the pilot centers the bit and prevents wobble that stresses the drive unit gearbox
• Check hydraulic hose connections at the drive unit before each use — hose chafing in tight soil is a common failure point
• Store bits vertically or with exposed carbide protected — storing lying flat with unprotected carbide causes chipping from incidental contact