Wheatheart GHR 80/100 x 31-71ft Augers EMD - Manual (Page 38)

4. T RANSPORT & P LACEMENT W HEATHEART - G RAIN A UGER EMD
4.2. P LACEMENT P ROCEDURE GHR 80 X 31’-71’ & 100 X 31’-71’
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4. Beware of overhead obstructions and electrical wires and devices. The EMD
augers have minimum clearances from 7'6" (2.29 m) to 15'6" (4.72 m) in
normal transport position.
5. Refer to “Transport & Placement Safety” on page 11 for important safety
information before towing.
4.2. PLACEMENT PROCEDURE
1. Ensure towing hitch is in place and secure.
Important: Use a type of hitch pin (see Figure 4.1) that will not allow auger to separate from
towing vehicle.
2. Before raising or positioning auger, make sure that entire area in line of
travel, both on the ground and overhead, is clear of any obstructions or
electrical wires.
3. Place auger on reasonably level ground when raising, lowering, or
positioning.
Note: Make certain cable is properly seated in cable groove before raising auger. Refer
to Figure 3.23.
4. To raise auger, turn winch handle clockwise. Use a firm grip on winch handle;
do not release unless the ratchet pawl is fully engaged.
Important: Winch must make clicking sound when raising auger. If clicking stops, retain grip
on handle, lower auger fully, and repair ratchet.
5. Move the auger into working position slowly. Do not unhitch and attempt to
move auger by hand..
6. Once auger is in position, chock wheels on both sides to prevent movement
during operation.
WARNING
If auger wheels are partially or fully buried in
snow or grain, failure to clear the area around
the wheels before moving may cause damage
to the auger or result in serious injury.
NOTICE
Do not turn winch handle counter-clockwise except when
lowering auger or severe damage to winch will occur.
WARNING
Never attempt to increase height of auger by
positioning wheels on number, blocks, or by
any other means. To do so will result in
damage to equipment and/or personal injury.