Hopper lift cable inspection, Winch and pulley servicing, Boot and hopper chain drive servicing – Wheatheart Swing Away Auger (10 & 13) User Manual
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5. M
AINTENANCE
W
HEATHEART
- SA A
UGERS
5.3. M
AINTENANCE
P
ROCEDURES
SA 1061, 1071, 1081, 1091, 1371, 1381, 1391
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30582 R7
5.3.4. H
OPPER
L
IFT
C
ABLE
I
NSPECTION
Check the cable for damage such as fraying, kinking, or unwinding. Replace if
damaged.
To replace:
1. Unwind the winch drum and remove the cable clamps.
2. Free the cable from the winch and pulleys.
3. Remove the cable clamps that secure the hook in place.
4. Reverse the above steps to install the new cable.
5.3.5. W
INCH
AND
P
ULLEY
S
ERVICING
• Ensure the cable is slack before
servicing the winch.
• Check to make sure cable clamps
are secure.
• Keep a film of grease on the gears.
Occasionally oil the bushings, drum
shaft, and ratchet.
• Oil cable pulleys needed (Figure
5.2)
5.3.6. B
OOT
AND
H
OPPER
C
HAIN
D
RIVE
S
ERVICING
Figure 5.2 Cable Pulleys
DANGER
Rotating parts hazard:
• Fingers, hands, feet, hair, clothing, and
accessories can become caught or drawn
into the pinch point.
• Shut off and disable power source before
adjusting or servicing.
• DO NOT operate with guards removed or
modified.
• Keep away from rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing or
items that could become caught.