Wheatheart Galvanized Utility Auger - Manual (Page 23)

W HEATHEART - G RAIN A UGERS 4. O PERATION & M AINTENANCE
U TILITY 4.4. M AINTENANCE
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4.3.3. S HUTDOWN
N ORMAL S HUTDOWN :
1. Near the end of a load, decrease the flow of grain until auger is clear.
2. Once auger is clear, stop motor and lock out power (Section 4.2.)
Note: Remember that the flighting rpm on augers equipped with electric motors is not
adjustable except with a change of pulley size.
E MERGENCY R ESTART :
1. If the auger is shut down for an emergency, lock out motor before correcting
problem.
• If the problem is plugging, clear as much of the grain as possible using a
piece of wood, vacuum cleaner, or other tool before restarting. Do not
reach in and used your hands. ( See “Auger Drive & Lockout” on
page 21.)
4.4. MAINTENANCE
Proper maintenance habits on the auger mean a longer life, better efficiency, and
safer operation. Please follow the guidlines below.
USE OF GRAIN SPREADERS: Many grain spreaders cannot handle the large
capacity of some augers. Some augers plug, causing damage to the flighting
and other drive components. This type of damage is not covered by warranty.
Hints on how to avoid this...
• Get a larger spreader, if available.
• Remove the spreader.
• Make sure spreader is turned on and operating.
• When using a flex down spout, center auger spout above spreader and
do not lower auger spout into spreader.
• Suspend the spreader lower from bin ceiling leaving extra room for
excess grain to flow over the spreader.
BIN LEVEL INDICATORS: These augers are fast and bins fill up quickly. A full
bin will cause auger to plug, which can damage the flighting and other drive
components. Installing quality grain-level indicators on your bins will allow you to
monitor bin filling and help prevent damage to your auger.
NOTICE
Starting the auger under load may result in damage to the
unit. Be sure there is no blockage.