Transport procedure – Wheatheart GHR Augers Intake Hopper User Manual
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3. O
PERATION
, T
RANSPORT
, & M
AINTENANCE
W
HEATHEART
- I
NTAKE
H
OPPER
3.2. T
RANSPORT
P
ROCEDURE
BH/GHR A
UGERS
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30735 R1
3.2. TRANSPORT PROCEDURE
Figure 3.2
1. Place auger in full down position. The roller track shoe should be seated
against the upper track stop with slight tension on the lift cable. Refer to
auger operation manual for further instructions.
2. Attach transport channel and tow bar. See steps 2 and 3 under “Tow Bar and
Transport Channel” on page 11.
3. Place and secure hitch pin and safety chain. The safety chain should be
threaded though handle on the lower tube and wrapped around auger tube
before attaching to the towing vehicle (Figure 3.2).
4. Connect
the
stabilizer
bar to hole number one and secure with saddle pin
and snap pin.
Important:
Use a type of hitch pin that will not allow auger to separate from towing vehicle.
5. Beware of overhead obstructions and electrical wires. These augers have a
minimum clearance from 7’6” to 15'6” (2.29 m to 4.72 m).