Gearbox oil level, Notice – Wheatheart X Series 13 Augers User Manual

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7. M

AINTENANCE

W

HEATHEART

- X13 S

ERIES

A

UGERS

7.3. M

AINTENANCE

P

ROCEDURES

X1374, X1384, X1394

106

30787 R1

b. For the Hopper: loosen the 2 bolts of the flighting bearing on the side that

needs adjustment and set the chain slack (Figure 7.6).

Figure 7.6 Hopper Chain Drive

If the chain can’t be tightened enough, remove a link from the chain. If the chain
will not fit with one link removed, add a half link to the chain and replace.

4. Lightly oil the chain.

7.3.8. G

EARBOX

O

IL

L

EVEL

A

CCESSING

G

EARBOX

Upper Gearbox

• Flip up safety discharge door or open

round service door and service gearbox
as required.

Lower Gearbox

• Open round service door and service

gearbox as required.

C

HECKING

O

IL

L

EVEL

1. Remove

oil

filler

plug as shown in Figure

7.7.

2. Make sure the gearbox is half full (center of cross shaft) and free of foreign

objects. Gearbox should be level when checking or refilling. Do not overfill.

NOTICE

Improper adjustment of chain will result in
premature wear.

Note:

Figure 7.7 Oil Filler Location

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