Wheatheart Swing Away Flex Auger - Manual (Page 76)

3. A SSEMBLY W HEATHEART - SA F LEX A UGER
3.17. H ITCH J ACK 71’ - 111’
76 30651 R5
3.17. HITCH JACK
The jack is attached to the
auger with a pin at the pivot
point. To install:
1. Elevate the auger boot
(intake end) approxi-
mately 2’ (61.0 cm) with
a front-end loader and
sling, and install the jack
in a vertical position.
Secure it with the
supplied pin.
2. Place a board beneath
the jack before setting it
on the ground, then
lower the auger until the
jack is seated. Remove
front-end loader from auger.
Note: Jack can be rotated 90° for transport or operation.
3.18. AUGER-TO-TRACTOR HOOKUP
Important: Auger must be hooked up to tractor for all operations including transport, raising,
placement, and augering grain.
3.18.1. PTO D
RIVELINE
/ D
RAWBAR
The final stage of the assembly is attaching the auger to the tractor.
H ITCH P IN
When attaching the auger to your tractor, you must leave space between the
bottom of the tractor drawbar and the top of the securing device on the hitch pin.
• The securing device could be 2 nuts locked against each other or a
washer and sturdy hairpin.
• The space should be about 3/4" (1.91 cm) to 1" (2.54 cm) as shown.
Figure 3.72
AUGER BOOT
HAIRPIN
PIN
JACK
WARNING
Jack is designed for raising or lowering auger
hitch only.
Do not get on or beneath auger while
supported by, or while jack is being operated.