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Enclosed slide gates with rack and pinion control – Grain Systems Custom, Utility and Bulk Tank Augers PNEG-1445 User Manual

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30 PNEG-1445 6", 8", 10" and 12" Custom Augers

4. Assembly

Enclosed Slide Gates with Rack and Pinion Control

1. Follow cutting guidelines

on Page 29

.

2. Attach spout to tube with backband.

3. Remove smaller outside nut from the rack and pinion connecting rod and insert rod through the hole

in the angle on the slide gate and secure with the smaller outside nut.

4. Fully close slide gate. Using the pulley, adjust the half bands so they are located at the end of the

control rod farthest from the spout. Then tighten the half bands to the tube.

5. Wrap rope or cable around the pulley, doubling it to prevent slippage.

Figure 4AD Rack and Pinion Control