Wheatheart Swing Away Flex Auger - Manual (Page 12)

2. S AFETY W HEATHEART - SA F LEX A UGER
2.6. T RANSPORT AND P LACEMENT S AFETY 71’ - 111’
12 30651 R5
2.6. TRANSPORT AND PLACEMENT SAFETY
• Transport auger in full down
position with slight tension
on cable.
• Properly place hitch pin and
securely attach safety
chain. Use a type of hitch
pin that will not allow auger
to separate from towing
vehicle.
• Always attach an SMV
(slow moving vehicle) sign
before transporting auger.
Equip the auger with the
necessary lights for trans-
portation where required by
law. Always use hazard
warning flashers on the
tractor/towing vehicle when
transporting, unless prohib-
ited by law.
• Always travel at a safe
speed, never exceeding 15
mph (24 km/hr). Reduce
speed on rough surfaces
and be cautious when turn-
ing corners or meeting

traffic.
• Before raising/lowering/
moving the auger, make
sure the area around the auger is clear of obstructions and/or untrained per-
sonnel. Never allow anyone to stand on or beneath auger while transporting
or placing auger.
• Do not transport auger on slopes greater than 20°.
• Wheels must be free to move when raising or lowering auger.
• Never attempt to move auger manually. To do so will result in serious injury.
• Before moving auger, check for overhead obstructions and/or electrical wires.
Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
• Disconnect PTO driveline from tractor before moving auger or tractor, and
secure in transport saddle (where applicable).
• Raise intake feed hopper into transport position and lock hopper lift winch
before transporting or moving auger. Intake feed side of hopper must face
main auger when in transport position.
• Do not operate auger with intake hopper in transport position. This will cause
damage to the u-joint.
OVERHEAD
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