Grain Systems Unload Augers PNEG-1057 - Manual (Page 28)

Troubleshooting
20
8" & 10" Commercial Vertical Bin Unloading Auger - PNEG 1057
Problem Possible Cause Solution
1. The auger is vibrating.
A. Damage can occur to the
auger flighting, causing noise.
Damage usually is caused
from foreign material being run
through the auger.
A1. It may be necessary to remove the
flighting for inspection.
2. Capacity is too low.
A. There may not be enough grain
reaching the auger.
A1. Make sure the intake has not
bridged over, restricting flow. The
flighting at the intake should be
covered with grain for maximum
capacity.
B. The auger is moving too slowly. B1. Check the auger speed. Low
capacity will result from speeds
slower than recommended.
3. The auger plugs.
A. The auger may be "jamming"
because too much grain is
reaching the auger.
B. The grain may be wet. B1. If wet grain or other hard-to-move
material is being augured, use a
larger size motor than recom-
mended for normal use.
C. The auger may be jammed
with foreign material.
C1. Remove any foreign material in the
auger.
D. The motor may be to small or
wired incorrectly.
D1. Check wiring or consider using the
next larger size motor.
A1. Use the control gates to decrease
the amount of grain the auger is
gathering.
A. Drive belt may be overtightened,
putting head stub and flight in a
bind.
A1. Loosen the drive belts.