Wheatheart Swing Away Flex Auger - Manual (Page 83)

W HEATHEART - SA F LEX A UGER 4. T RANSPORT & P LACEMENT
71’ - 111’ 4.2. P LACEMENT P ROCEDURE
30651 R5 83
9. Once auger is in position, chock wheels on both sides and apply the park
brake on the tractor (or chock its wheels as well) to prevent movement during
operation.
10. Connect and secure the main hydraulic lines to the tractor.
Important: If your tractor is equipped with a single hydraulic system, relieve pressure and
disconnect lift hose to connect main hydraulic system hoses. Do not disconnect
the hydraulic couplers when under pressure. Refer also to the tractor manual.
11. Clear hydraulic hoses away from any moving parts.
12. Engage tractor hydraulics and remove retaining pins and locks. Lower
outrigger legs using hydraulic controls located on the flex hopper. Close ball
valves located on outrigger legs to secure once fully lowered (Figure 4.4).
Figure 4.4
13. Remove the saddle pin and hairpin holding the swing hopper in place, see
Figure 4.4.
WARNING
Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can
cause serious injury if it penetrates the skin.
Wear protective clothing when working
around hydraulic equipment.
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER
BALL VALVE (ON BACK
OF HYDRAULIC
CYLINDER)
OUTRIGGER LEG
LOCK
RETAINING PIN
OUTRIGGER LEG
OVER-CENTER
LOCK (UNDER
FLEX TUBE)
FLEX TUBE
FLEX FRAME
SWING VALVE