Seed Hawk AIRCART 2014 - Manual (Page 17)

SEED HAWK ® 2014 AIRCART OPERATOR’S MANUAL SEED HAWK ® 2014 AIRCART OPERATOR’S MANUAL 26
2. If circuit is already engaged, direct
the fan diverter valve to the fill auger
position from the fan location. Use
the remote provided to move the
auger in and out of transport. 3.Remove locking pin, lift the locking
handle, and swing out to usable posi-
tion. Unlock lever by pushing it down
to take the auger out of transport.
4. Move the outer arm first when
positioning auger.
6. Allow hopper to come into contact with the ground before final positioning.
7. Hydraulic cylinder will hold the auger’s position so it will not move if posi-
tioned on level ground.
1. Ensure your tractor circuit is engaged in the correct direction prior to engag-
ing the auger diverter valve.
NOTE: If remote does not
operate properly use manual
levers provided as backup
control.
NOTE: Ensure that the
area in the vicinity of auger
operation is free of obstruc-
tions and that all bystanders,
especially children, are kept
at a safe distance before
positioning or operating the
auger.
4.3.1 Positioning the Auger
5. Unfold the auger and position it
where filling or emptying the aircart is
optimal.
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4.3.2 Operating the Auger
4.3.3 Auger Position for Unloading Aircart
1. Ensure that all screens and shrouds are in place and that the cleanout gate,
on the bottom of each meter, is closed.
2. Activate tractor hydraulic circuit
#4, and direct the diverter valve up to
the auger circuit.
1. Using your remote, allow the auger
tube to pivot under any of the aircart
compartments in order to empty
them.
2. Loosen the cross thumb-nuts on
the cleanout gate (refer to Section
4.4.2) and slide it up to allow product
to fall between the airstream tubes.
3. Once emptied, the bottom air-
stream door can be removed for
complete cleanout below the meter.
3. The handle on the auger tube is
the control to operate the auger
flighting in a forward or reverse
direction.
4. Whether filling or unloading the Aircart, the auger performs at its highest
capacity when product is falling directly into the flighting.