Wheatheart Swing Away Flex Auger - Manual (Page 88)

5. O PERATION W HEATHEART - SA F LEX A UGER
5.3. O PERATING P ROCEDURE 71’ - 111’
90 30651 R5
Once auger is broken in, the checklist should be a part of the daily routine before
operating auger.
5.3.2. O PERATING WITH A F ULL L OAD
1. When operating the auger, always work with a second person in a position to
monitor the operation and initiate a shutdown in case of emergency.
2. Monitor the auger during operation for abnormal noises or vibrations.
3. Shut off all power before making adjustments, servicing, or cleaning the
machine.
4. If grain overflows through safety discharge door, then the auger is loaded
beyond its capacity; reduce volume of feed to intake hopper. Remember,
auger capacity will decrease at steeper angles of operation.
5. Engage and disengage PTO drive with tractor engine at idle speed. This will
reduce stress on drive components and on shear bolts.
6. Do not exceed 540 rpm on the PTO.
DANGER
Rotating Flighting Hazard!
To prevent death or serious injury:
• Keep away from rotating auger flighting.
• Do not remove or modify auger flighting
guards, doors, or covers. Keep in good
working order. Have replaced if damaged.
• Do not operate the auger without all
guards, doors, and covers in place.
• Never touch the auger flighting. Use a
stick or other tool to remove an obstruc-
tion or clean out.
• Shut off and lock out power to adjust, ser-
vice, or clean.