Wheatheart X160 Series - Manual (Page 101)

W HEATHEART - G RAIN A UGERS 3. A SSEMBLY
X160-85, X160-105, X160-125
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3.18. AUGER-TO-TRACTOR HOOKUP
Important:
The X160 auger must be correctly connected to the tractor for all operations,
including transport, raising, placement, and when augering grain.
The final stage of the assembly is attaching the auger to the tractor.
When attaching the auger to your tractor, the only suitable hitch is a clevis-type
hitch that is appropriately sized and rated for towing the auger.
Always use a proper hitch pin that is rated for the load and application, and
ensure that the hitch pin is secured with a suitable hairpin.
Figure 3.55 Hitching the Auger to a Tractor
MEASUREMENTS BETWEEN DRAWBAR AND DRIVELINE
Since the auger and tractor become an integral unit during transport, placement,
and operation, the configuration and measurements between the tractor drawbar
and the tractor PTO driveline are very important.
The figure below illustrates the ideal measurements, as taken with the hitch
adjuster in operating positions. Most tractors fall into this range.
• Dimension (B) may range from 10” (25.4 cm) to 14” (35.6 cm) with
12” (30.5 cm) being ideal.
• If dimensions (A) and (B) on your tractor are as shown, then dimension
(C), which is critical, will be correct.
• If (A) and (B) vary on your tractor from the recommended dimensions,
consult the table below for potential problems and their solutions.
HITCH PIN
HAIRPIN
TRACTOR
CLEVIS HITCH