Wheatheart GHR 80/100 x 31-71ft Augers EMD - Manual (Page 45)

W HEATHEART - G RAIN A UGER EMD 6. M AINTENANCE & S TORAGE
GHR 80 X 31’-71’ & 100 X 31’-71’ 6.1. G ENERAL M AINTENANCE P ROCEDURES
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6. Maintenance & Storage
Proper maintenance habits on the EMD auger mean a longer life, better
efficiency, and safer operation.
6.1. GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Please follow the guidelines below.
Warning: Before continuing, please reread the safety information relevant to this section at
the beginning of this manual. Failure to follow the safety instructions can result in serious
injury, death, or property damage.
Area Maintenance Frequency
General
While auger is in use, observe the operation checklist on
page 9.
Daily
General
Check all operating, lifting, and transport components.
Replace damaged or worn parts before using auger.
For replacement instructions, see Chapter 3.
Regularly
Lift Cable
Check and replace if frayed or damaged. Make sure cable
clamps are secure.
Periodically
Wheel Hubs Repack with lithium-based grease. Every 2–3 years
Tire Pressure
Check with a pressure gauge. Pressure should be main-
tained according to tire sidewall recommendations. Monthly, or if it
seems low
Upper chain drive
Fill enclosed upper drive housing to plug level with grease.
GHR 80 x 31’ - 51’: 750 g (26 oz)
GHR 80 x 56’ - 71’: 900 g (32 oz)
GHR 100: 1100 g (40 oz)
For continuous use in extreme cold, semi-fluid arctic grease
or heavy oil may be used.
Regularly
Drive Chain Adjust-
ment
Maintain 1/4” - 1/2” chain deflection.
To adjust, loosen bolts on top bearing in the upper drive
housing, adjust chain to proper tension, and re-tighten
bolts
Regularly
Intake Bushing Lubricate. Daily
Gearbox
Maintain oil level at half full (center of cross shaft) with EP90
lube oil.
Gearbox should be level when checking or refilling
Do not overfill
Oil must be
added to gearbox
before operat-
ing, and then reg-
ularly as needed
Drive Belt
Check and replace if frayed or damaged.
Ensure tension is correct under load (correct tension is the
lowest at which the belts will not slip under peak load condi-
tions)
Frequently