Wheatheart X Series 13 Augers - Manual (Page 85)

W HEATHEART - X13 S ERIES A UGERS 5. P LACEMENT
X1374, X1384, X1394 5.2. P OSITIONING T RACTOR FOR R IGHT - ANGLE D RIVE O PERATION
30787 R1 85
5.2. POSITIONING TRACTOR FOR RIGHT-ANGLE DRIVE
OPERATION
1. Use the tractor to position the auger at the bin, as described in the previous
section, ensuring that the auger wheels are securely chocked, and that the
scissor lift valve is closed.
2. Position hitch jack with board underneath, then raise auger hitch slightly.
3. Relieve pressure in hydraulic hose, then disconnect from tractor and place in
the auger’s hose rack.
4. Remove safety chain and hitch pin, then move tractor.
5. Attach the support leg as shown in Figure 5.4, and secure with pin and
hairclip.
6. Place board under support leg if needed, then lower hitch jack until auger
intake weight is supported with the support leg. Place hitch jack into transport
position.
Figure 5.4 Right Angle Drive Support Leg Working (left) and Storage

Positions (right)
7. Tractor Hookup to Right Angle Drive
i. Position tractor at right angle to auger intake; chock tractor wheels and
apply brakes.
ii. Securely connect the non-separable PTO driveline to tractor (maximum
rpm is 540). Make sure all guards and master guards are in place.
iii. Do not exceed the maximum PTO operating length of 80” (2.03 m) or a
maximum angularity of 15° from the ideal 90° drive angle.