Wheatheart R Series Augers - Manual (Page 31)

W HEATHEART - R S ERIES A UGERS 6. M AINTENANCE
R8-36, R8-41, R8-46, R8-51, R10-36, R10-41, & R10-51 6.3. M AINTENANCE P ROCEDURES
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• Check that PTO driveline is con-
nected securely (where applicable).
• Check that the discharge spout and
intake area are free of obstructions.
• Ensure that intake housing fasteners
are properly secured.
• Examine all flighting for damage or
unusual wear.
• Examine tires for gashes, uneven
wear, or loss of air pressure.
• Inspect auger shaft bushing for unu-
sual wear or discoloration.
• Inspect all truss cables for tension,
and possible failure points.
• Inspect winch cable for fraying, kinks, unwinding, or other possible dam-
age.
6.3.2. S
ERVICING
U
PPER
C
HAIN
D
RIVE
1. Lock out power.
2. Remove cover plate from discharge end of
auger.
3. Check chain slack.
• Chain slack is checked at the midpoint
of the longest span. It should be no
more than 5/16” (8 mm).
4. Adjust the chain slack.
• Remove the connecting link from the chain.
• Remove a link from the chain; if the chain will not fit with one link removed,
add a half link to the chain and replace.
5. Grease the chain with appropriate lubricant (Section 6.1.)
6. Reattach cover plate.
6.3.3. G REASING M ACHINE
Important: Original equipment bearings used by Wheatheart are sealed units and will not
accept grease.
Figure 6.1 Auger Bushing
NOTICE
Improper adjustment of chain will result in premature wear.
Figure 6.2 Upper Chain Driver