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MF 501 Post Hole Digger

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richard

09-23-2001 01:58:04




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I am running a MF501 post hole digger on Fordson Super Dexta. Works a treat until I hit a layer of dry clay - then it goes no deeper and literally 'polishes' the clay until the bottom of the hole is flat and smooth. The 'bits' on the auger seem reasonable. Can anyone advise on whether I should be trying to find alternative (special) 'bits' to put on the auger for use in clay. Or what ? Any advice please ?

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Greensburg

09-24-2001 11:39:37




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 Re: MF 501 Post Hole Digger in reply to richard, 09-23-2001 01:58:04  
I encountered same problem, just added some weight and boy-howdy what a difference it made. good luck



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Greensburg

09-24-2001 11:39:33




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 Re: MF 501 Post Hole Digger in reply to richard, 09-23-2001 01:58:04  
I encountered same problem, just added some weight and boy-howdy what a difference it made. good luck



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Festus

09-23-2001 09:26:07




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 Re: MF 501 Post Hole Digger in reply to richard, 09-23-2001 01:58:04  
Have you tried putting water in the hole? I had that problem last year and found that if you put some water in the hole and let it soak in a little, the bit would catch and start digging again. Good Luck, Festus



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Warren

09-23-2001 09:11:58




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 Re: MF 501 Post Hole Digger in reply to richard, 09-23-2001 01:58:04  
Did you put some down force on the digger? Some diggers have a rod comes out and you can put your weght on it. Warren



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richard

09-23-2001 18:38:24




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 Re: Re: MF 501 Post Hole Digger in reply to Warren, 09-23-2001 09:11:58  
Thanks you guys.



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