Open-to-closed-center conversion, Flex tube (figure 3.70). t – Wheatheart Swing Away Flex Auger User Manual

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LEX

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UGER

3. A

SSEMBLY

71’ - 111’

3.16. F

LEX

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YDRAULICS

30651 R5

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14. Secure other ends of hoses

to flex tube cylinder as
shown in Figure 3.70 and
secure with zip ties.

15. Connect shortest set of

hydraulic hoses to 3 spool
valve and to hydraulic
motors on swing mover as
shown in Figure 3.61 (see
also Table 3.5). Use third
hose (3) to connect the two
hydraulic motors. Tie hoses
together using zip ties.

16. Connect hose # 28754 to

upper center valve port and
to top motor port on the
valve side of the hopper. Connect lower port to upper port of far side motor,
using hose # 28755. Connect remaining lower motor port and lower center
valve port using hose # 28756. Use zip ties to hold hoses together.

17. Connect hoses (7) from valve to hopper lift arm winch (Figure 3.61).

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PEN

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TO

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LOSED

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ENTER

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ONVERSION

The Flex Auger three spool valve is an open-center system and can be
converted to a closed-center system, if desired. To convert:

1. Relieve pressure on the

hydraulic system.

2. Using a 5/16 hex wrench,

remove existing 5/8” long
plug, see Figure 3.71, on
the return side of the valve
and replace with a 1” long
plug supplied with the valve.

Figure 3.70

RIGHT SIDE SWING
SETUP: YELLOW
GREEN
LEFT SIDE SWING
SETUP: WHITE RED

RIGHT SIDE SWING
SETUP: WHITE RED
LEFT SIDE SWING
SETUP: YELLOW
GREEN

ZIP TIES

Figure 3.71

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