TM 5-3820-245-14&P
Drive Shaft - The drive shaft transmits transmission output to the right angle drive. The drive shaft has two
universal joints that requires lubrication every 250 hours.
Engine - The engine is a Detroit Diesel 3-53 Series. It is the sole power source for the earth auger.
Final Drive - The final drive is a direct drive assembly for the kelly bar rotation. It is directly driven thru the right
angle drive.
Frame - The main frame is a steel structure that the entire digger is mounted on.
Fuel Tank - The fuel tank is to be serviced only with diesel fuel. The capacity is 35 U.S. gallons.
Instrument Panel/Auger Gages (Figure 2-3)
A.
Ammeter - The ammeter shows the electrical charge of the engine electrical system.
B.
Engine emergency stop switch - The emergency stop switch is used only for emergency shutdown. It shuts
the engine off by cutting off air to the intake. Needs to be reset at the engine after use.
C.
Engine kill switch - The engine kill switch is used normal engine shutdown.
D.
Engine oil temp w/sender - The engine oil temperature gauge monitors the engine oil temperature.
E.
Fuel Gauge - The fuel gauge monitors the quantity of fuel of the fuel tank.
F.
Hourmeter - The hourmeter accumulates total hours of the engine operation.
G.
Ignition Switch - The ignition switch is used to start the engine.
H.
Oil Pressure - The oil pressure gauge is used to monitor the oil pressure of the engine.
I.
Tachometer - The tachometer monitors the engine RPM.
J.
Transmission Pressure - The transmission pressure gauge monitors the oil pressure of the transmission.
K.
Transmission Temperature - The transmission temperature gauge monitors the transmission oil
temperature.
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