Wheatheart Swing Away Auger (10 & 13) - Manual (Page 32)

5. M AINTENANCE W HEATHEART - SA A UGERS
5.3. M AINTENANCE P ROCEDURES SA 1061, 1071, 1081, 1091, 1371, 1381, 1391
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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.
5.3.8. M ACHINE C LEANING
1. Clean out excess grain from auger tube, boot, and hopper.
2. Make sure water can drain from the auger tube and hopper and then wash
the tube with a water hose or pressure washer until all dirt, mud, debris, or
residue is gone.
3. Provide sufficient time for the water to drain from the auger.
5.3.9. T IRE P RESSURE C HECK
With a tire pressure gauge, check each tire to make sure it is between 18–24 psi
(124 - 165 kPa).
• Ensure tires are cold prior to checking pressure.
5.3.10. W HEEL B EARINGS R EPACK
1. Remove the wheel bolts and the wheels.
2. Remove the wheel bearing and pack with grease. Refer to page 27 for
recommended grease.
5.3.11. W
HEEL
B
OLT
T
IGHTENING
1. Clean wheel and hub mounting
surfaces to ensure there is no rust or
debris.
1. Install the wheel and finger-tighten the
wheel bolts. Inspect to make sure the
wheel is sitting flush with the hub.
2. Tighten the wheel bolts with a torque
wrench to 80 ft-lb (±10 ft-lb) of torque.
Tighten the wheel bolts in a diagonal
pattern as shown in Figure 5.6.
5.3.12. C
ABLE
T
IGHTENING
The cables are properly adjusted when:
• The tube is straight side-to-side.
• The discharge end is deflected sightly upwards.
Figure 5.6 Crisscross Pattern
Note: