TM 9-2320-269-10
USING THE AUGER - CONTINUED
CHANGING AUGER
1.
Place the auger (1) in the drilling position with the pilot bit (2) resting on the ground.
2.
Have assistant hold the auger (1) steady while locking pin click pin (3) and locking pin (4) are
removed, which secures auger (1) to kelly bar (5).
3.
Raise the derrick leg (6) by pulling UP on elevation control handle (7), and slowly pull the kelly bar
(5) out of auger (1) shank. Stow auger (1) in the rear of the truck.
4.
Position replacement auger (1) in the same spot where removed auger was positioned.
5.
Lower derrick leg (6) by pushing down on elevation control handle (7).
Have assistant steady kelly bar (5) so it will slide into replacement auger (1) shank. Stop when kelly
bar (5) Is positioned at the right depth.
6.
Install locking pin (4) and secure it with click pin (3).
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