Wheatheart Transfer Auger - Manual (Page 31)

W HEATHEART M ANUFACTURING - T RANSFER A UGER 5. O PERATION
8”, 10”, & 13” 5.3. O PERATING P ROCEDURES
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5.3.3. R
ESTARTING
W
ITH
A F
ULL
T
UBE
The tube may be filled with material if the machine is shut down inadvertently or
for an emergency. It is recommended that you restart with the following
procedure:
1. With the power source locked out, remove as much of the grain as possible
from the tube and intake.
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2. GAS/HYDRAULIC DRIVE: Dis-engage belt and engage the power source
and run it at half speed. Re-engage belt. Then increase the engine speed to
achieve the desired augering speed.
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3. ELECTRIC DRIVE: Start the electric motor and run to clear the full tube.
5.3.4. S HUTDOWN
N ORMAL S HUTDOWN
1. Near the end of the load, reduce the feed of grain.
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2. GAS/HYDRAULIC DRIVE: Decrease the auger speed.
3. Run the auger until the tube is empty.
4. Stop motor when auger is clear of grain.
5. Lock out power source.
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E MERGENCY S HUTDOWN
Although it is recommended that the machine be emptied before stopping, in an
emergency situation:
1. Stop or shut down the power source immediately.
2. Stop the flow of material (if applicable).
3. Lock out power, and correct the emergency before resuming work.
NOTICE
Prolonged operation of an empty auger will cause
unnecessary wear.
WARNING
Lock out all power before attempting repairs
or removing obstructions.