Grain Systems Custom, Utility and Bulk Tank Augers PNEG-1435 - Manual (Page 49)

PNEG-1435 6", 8" & 10" Utility & Bulk Augers 49
11. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
1. The Auger is vibrating. 1. Damage can occur to the auger
flighting, causing noise. Damage
usually is caused from foreign
material being run through the
auger.
1. It may be necessary to remove the
flighting for inspection.
2. Drive belt may be overtightened,
putting head stub and flight in a
bind.
2. Loosen the drive belts.
2. Capacity is too low. 1. There may not be enough grain
reaching the auger.
1. Make sure the intake has not
bridged over, restricting flow. The
flighting at the intake should be
covered with grain for maximum
capacity.
2. The auger is moving too slowly. 2. Check the auger speed. Low
capacity will result from speeds
slower than recommended.
3. The Auger plugs. 1. The auger may be “jamming”
because too much grain is
reaching the auger.
1. Use the control gates to decrease
the amount of grain the auger is
gathering.
2. The grain may be wet. 2. If wet grain or other
hard-to-move material is being
augered, use a larger size motor
than recommended for normal use.
3. The auger may be jammed with
foreign material.
3. Remove any foreign material in the
auger.
4. The motor may be to small or wired
incorrectly.
4. Check wiring or consider using the
next larger size motor.