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Troubleshooting

PNEG-1391 8",10", & 12" BE-SAW Augers

4. DRIVELINE SHEAR BOLT
SHEARS FREQUENTLY.

A1. Reduce the flow rate of grain into

the ground hopper.

A. Grain may be flowing too
quickly into the ground hopper.

B. The discharge of grain from the
main auger may be restricted.

B1. Inspect auger intake and
discharge areas for damage.

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 maxi-
mum 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 augered,
reduce the amount of grain
being fed into the swing-away
hopper.

C. The auger may be jammed with

foreign material.

C1. Remove any foreign material in

the auger.

D. The discharge end may be

plugged.

D1. Unplug any plugs at the
discharge end of the auger.

A1. Decrease the amount of grain the

auger is gathering.