PTO Question

SevenCorners · Mar 22, 2005

Just a silly question. Does the 224 PTO spin in both forward and reverse directions? I have not noticed and I am getting ready to use my PHD for the first time to dig 120 holes. I am hoping to use the reverse if it gets dogged down in the hole.

Thanks

greg_g · Mar 22, 2005

Multi-speed, but uni-directional. If it gets stuck in a hole, simply disengage the PTO (if the shear pin hasn't already broken) and use the TPH to lift it out.

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Wayne_Freeman · Mar 22, 2005

One direction and that is DIG. Lower your 3PH SLOWLY so you don't get too much bite. Safety is a real concern. Don't let anyone near the auger when the PTO is engaged. If you ever used a manual pair of hole diggers then you will love this implement. I don't use it often but it is one of my favorites.

SevenCorners · Mar 22, 2005

Thanks guys I hate to ask a stupid question. Appreciate no one pointing it out.

johnk · Mar 22, 2005

I got mine stuck a few times. A handy tool to get it unstuck is a 24" pipe wrench to back it out a quarter turn if it gets wedged under an object. It got stuck a few times on me and using the 3 point hitch only squeezed down the rear tires..Make sure the tractor is shut down when backing out the auger...