Maintenance & storage, General maintenance procedures – Wheatheart Swing Away Flex Auger User Manual
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HEATHEART
- SA F
LEX
A
UGER
6. M
AINTENANCE
& S
TORAGE
71’ - 111’
6.1. G
ENERAL
M
AINTENANCE
P
ROCEDURES
30651 R5
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6. Maintenance & Storage
6.1. GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Please follow the guidelines below.
WARNING Before continuing, ensure you have read and understand the relevant information
in the safety section. Safety information is provided to help prevent serious injury, death, or
property damage.
Area
Maintenance Procedures
Frequency
General
While auger is in use, observe the “Pre-Operational Checklist” on
page 87.
Daily
General
Check all operating, lifting, and transport components. Replace
damaged or worn parts before using auger.
• For replacement instructions, see “Assembly” on page 21.
Regularly
Hydraulic Hose
Using cardboard as a backdrop, check hose and hose coupler for
leaks, wear, and damage. Replace if necessary. Refer to the
Hydraulic Safety section.
• Replacement hose and hose ends must have a minimum
strength of 2750 psi (18,961 kPa) working pressure.
Frequently
Lift Cable
Check and replace if frayed or damaged. Make sure cable clamps
are secure.
Periodically
Cable Sheaves
Oil sheave pins on lift cylinder.
Twice/year
Truss Cables
Adjust to keep auger tube reasonably straight.
As necessary
Wheel Hubs
Repack with lithium-based grease.
Every 2–3
years
Tire Pressure
Check with a pressure gauge. Pressure should be maintained
according to sidewall recommendations.
Monthly, or if
it seems low
Hopper Lift
Cable
Check and replace if frayed or damaged.
Periodically
Hopper Lift
Cable Pulleys
Oil lightly for easier raising of hopper.
Several times
a year
Outrigger Leg
Cylinders
Lubricate with good quality Lithium Soap Base E.P. Grease meeting
NLGI #2 specifications and containing no more than 1% molybde-
num disulfide (example: Shell Super Duty).
1-2 pumps
Boot Under
Flex Tube
Lubricate with good quality Lithium Soap Base E.P. Grease meeting
NLGI #2 specifications and containing no more than 1% molybde-
num disulfide (example: Shell Super Duty).
4-8 pumps