J&M Uni-Swivel Hydraulic Auger - Manual (Page 12)

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INITIAL OPERATION / MAINTENANCE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BE CERTAIN THAT ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF WHEN CONNECTING HYDRAULIC LINES TO THE TRACTOR.
Preparing the Hydraulic Auger for Use.
Attach the hydraulic lines to the service outlet on the tractor. Make sure that the lines are properly
connected for correct auger rotation. Flighting may become damaged if the system is run backwards.
Make sure that all air is bled from the hydraulic lines.
Run the auger EMPTY before actual use.
A control rod runs the length of the auger tube. Operate the auger from this rod or pull rope. When
possible, try to completely auger out the material from the auger tube after each unloading. This will
reduce stress on the hydraulic system and increase the motor life. Never transport the unit with the
auger tube full of material. If the auger becomes clogged or you option to change the flighting (i.e. steel
flighting to plastic flighting) make sure all power is shut off before servicing.
After use, make sure to clean out well and coat the inside of the auger with oil to inhibit rusting,
especially after handling fertilizer. Also, open the auger cleanout port at the base of the auger tube.
WARNING
CHANGING THE FLIGHTING
BE CERTAIN THAT ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF BEFORE CHANGING THE FLIGHTING.
With the power off, loosen the (4) - 3/8” x 1 1/2” bolts and nuts from the top bracket of the auger. Pull off the top
spout. At the hydraulic motor, remove the 3/8” x 1 3/4” bolt and nut from the motor shaft. Pull out the flighting
from the top. Replace and reattach the flighting to the motor shaft and also reattach the upper spout.
NOTE: PLUGGING THE AUGER EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC FLIGHTING MAY DAMAGE THE FLIGHTING.
IN ADDITION, DO NOT RUN AN AUGER EMPTY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME WHEN EQUIPPED
WITH PLASTIC FLIGHTING.
WARNING
BE CERTAIN THAT ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF BEFORE SERVICING THE HYDRAULIC AUGER.
IMPORTANT - Make sure that your tractor delivers a minimum of 9 gallon per minute (1,500 psi), but does not
exceed 15 gallon per minute (2,250 psi). At no time should you operate at 15 gallon per minute and 2,250 psi
at the same time.
Before the hydraulic auger is put into service:
Has the gravity box been fastened properly to the running gear?
Have all nuts, bolts, and braces been properly fastened?
Has all debris and foreign objects been removed from the gravity box and hydraulic auger?
Have the safety instructions been read and clearly understood by the operator(s) of this machine?
WARNING