Wheatheart Swing Away Auger (10 & 13) - Manual (Page 16)

3. T RANSPORT & P LACEMENT W HEATHEART - SA A UGERS
3.1. T RANSPORT P ROCEDURE SA 1061, 1071, 1081, 1091, 1371, 1381, 1391
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6. Open the hose valve and then use the
tractor valve to lower the auger. Feather the
lever to prevent too rapid a descent. Lower
the auger until the transport brace is fully
seated (Figure 3.1).
7. Raise intake feed hopper into transport
position and secure with saddle pin and
hairpin (Figure 3.2).
a. Lock in transport position with the handle
on the side of the hopper.
b. Attach cable hook to the loops inside the
hopper.
c. Fully raise hopper with intake side
facing away from the main auger as
shown.
d. Secure hopper to lift arm with the
hopper lock, saddle pins, and hairpins
provided.Retract the wheels prior to
transporting (1081, 1091, and 13”
models only).
8. Install the safety chain between the auger and the frame of the towing unit.
The chain must have a load rating at
least as high as the auger weight.
a. Thread safety chain through the
auger hitch and bolt together
before attaching to the towing
vehicle. The loop should form a
cradle that will prevent the auger
from digging into the road surface
and upsetting it, should a
breakaway occur.
NOTICE
Transporting with axles extended may cause equipment
damage and may be in violation of local transport
regulations.
Figure 3.1 Transport Brace
Figure 3.2 Intake Hopper in Transport
Figure 3.3 Auger Chained to a Vehicle
Note: