Wheatheart Swing Away Flex Auger - Manual (Page 87)

W HEATHEART - SA F LEX A UGER 5. O PERATION
71’ - 111’ 5.3. O PERATING P ROCEDURE
30651 R5 89
1. Ensure auger is properly placed and complete the pre-operational checklist.
If everything is satisfactory, prepare for one hour of operation at half speed.
Important: Do not operate auger with intake hopper in transport position. This will damage
the u-joint.
2. Using the hydraulic controls, position the intake hopper as shown in Figure
5.1.
Note: Use the hopper drive wheel and flex cylinder at the same time to position the flex
tube.
Important: When starting auger for the first time, be prepared for an emergency shutdown in
case of excessive vibration or noise. Auger may run rough until tube is polished.
3. Roughly position the truck trailer centered at the intake hopper and use the
hydraulic controls to position the intake hopper under the truck hopper.
4. Start tractor and idle at low rpm. Slowly engage PTO drive.
5. Gradually
begin feeding grain into intake hopper, bringing auger speed up to
about 300 rpm. Do not overfeed intake hopper on initial loads; keep feed of
grain at about half capacity.
6. Once one truck hopper is empty, use the hydraulic controls to move the
hopper under the remaining hopper and continue unloading truck.
7. After auger tube is polished and runs fairly smoothly, proceed to unload at full
speed of 540 rpm.
8. After initial run, slow auger down until empty of grain and then stop.
9. Lock out tractor and conduct a complete inspection of auger following the
checklist (see “Pre-Operational Checklist” on page 87).
After initial start-up and inspection, auger should be inspected at least 3 more
times during the first 10 hours of operation.
After Break-in: Maintain auger speed of 300 to 540 rpm under normal use for
maximum efficiency and to reduce the chance of plugging.
CAUTION
Auger must be hooked up to tractor for all
operations, including transport, raising,
placement, and augering of grain.
NOTICE
To prevent equipment damage, lower the outriggers before
operating the auger.
NOTICE
Running auger empty at high speeds results in excessive
wear. Do not exceed 540 rpm.