Wheatheart X160 Series - Manual (Page 120)

6. O PERATION W HEATHEART - G RAIN A UGERS
X160-85, X160-105, X160-125
120 30875 R0
6.3.2. N
ORMAL
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TART
1. Complete the checklist on page 115.
2. Place the intake hopper in its working position.
3. Make sure the PTO drive is in the off position when starting the tractor.
4. Engage the PTO with the tractor idling to prevent unneeded stress on the
drive components and shear bolts.
5. If everything is operating normally, start running grain through the auger and
bring the auger up to speed. Maintain a PTO speed of 500–1000 rpm for
maximum efficiency and to reduce the chance of plugging.
• Monitor the auger during operation for abnormal noises or vibrations.
• If grain overflows through safety discharge door, then the auger is loaded
beyond its capacity; reduce volume of feed going into intake hopper. Remem-
ber, auger capacity will decrease as the auger’s angle increases.
NOTICE
Foreign objects can damage the auger. Remove any
obstructions from the intake and discharge areas before
operating the unit.
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.