Wheatheart Transfer Auger - Manual (Page 37)

W HEATHEART M ANUFACTURING - T RANSFER A UGER 6. M AINTENANCE
8”, 10”, & 13” 6.2. M AINTENANCE P ROCEDURES
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6.2.4. I
NSPECT
H
YDRAULIC
H
OSE
& C
OUPLER
Using a piece of cardboard or wood, run it along the length of the hose and
around all fittings. Replace the hose or tighten/replace the fitting if a leak is
found.
6.2.5. S
ERVICE
E
NGINE
See engine operation manual for service requirements.
6.2.6. C HECK G EARBOX O IL L EVELS (G AS D RIVES )
1. Lock out all power.
2. Remove oil filler plug.
3. Make sure the gearbox is half full (center of cross shaft) and free of foreign
objects. Gearbox should be level when checking oil level.
6.2.7. C
HANGING
G
EARBOX
O
IL
(G
AS
D
RIVES
)
See Figure 6.3.
1. Remove guards and gearbox
from auger.
2. Place a pan under the drain
plug.
3. Use a wrench and remove the
drain plug.
4. Loosen the filler plug so air can
enter the gearbox and the oil will
drain freely.
5. Allow the oil to drain completely.
6. Replace the drain plug.
7. Add oil until the gearbox is half
full (center of cross shaft) and replace filler plug. Gearbox should be level
when checking or refilling. DO NOT OVERFILL.
8. Reinstall gearbox and guards.
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid can cause serious injury if it
penetrates the skin. If it does, see a doctor
immediately.
• Relieve pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic line.
• Wear proper hand and eye protection and
use wood or cardboard, not hands, when
searching for leaks.
Figure 6.3