Wheatheart R Series Augers - Manual (Page 39)

W HEATHEART - R S ERIES A UGERS 8. T ROUBLESHOOTING
R8-36, R8-41, R8-46, R8-51, R10-36, R10-41, & R10-51
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8. Troubleshooting
The following table lists the causes and solutions to some potential problems you
may encounter in operating your R Series Auger.
Table 8.1
PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION
The auger does not
turn.
auger is plugged or obstructed identify and remove obstruction
drive belt is slipping
adjust the tension of the belt
fully engage the belt release
a bearing is seized identify the bearing and replace
a chain is broken identify the chain and repair or replace
gearbox is seized fix or replace the gearbox
gearbox coupler bolt is broken or
missing
replace the bolt
The bottom auger
will not turn.
center coupler bolt is broken or
missing
replace the bolt
Auger is noisy.
obstruction in the auger identify and remove obstruction
auger shaft bolts are loose or dam-
aged
tighten or replace bolts
auger shaft is bent repair or replace auger
flighting is damaged repair or replace auger
worn bearing repair or replace bearing
low gear oil level
inspect the gearbox, replace if damaged or
add oil if not damaged
upper chain drive loose tighten the chain as required
The auger will not
raise or lower.
auger is already at its maximum or
minimum height
if at maximum height, lower the auger
if at minimum height, raise the auger
broken cable replace cable
obstruction in the slide clear the obstruction
winch is seized consult your local Wheatheart dealer
the bottom or top of auger is
obstructed
clear the obstruction
Low material auger-
ing rate.
engine speed is too slow increase rpm of the engine
inadequate material flow from truck
or hopper
increase flow of material
flow into the auger intake is
restricted
clear grating of obstructions
material too wet or heavy unloading rates are for dry grain
flighting is worn repair or replace as required
belt slipping identify the belt, adjust or replace as required
Auger will not hold
in elevated position.
malfunctioning or damaged winch
mechanism
consult your local Wheatheart dealer
Tube is flexing. loose truss cables tighten cables as required