Wheatheart Swing Away Flex Auger - Manual (Page 79)

W HEATHEART - SA F LEX A UGER 4. T RANSPORT & P LACEMENT
71’ - 111’ 4.1. T RANSPORT P ROCEDURE
30651 R5 79
4. Transport & Placement
This auger is designed to be transported and operated without unhitching unit
from tractor.
4.1. TRANSPORT PROCEDURE
1. Ensure auger is in
full down-position
with PTO driveline
disconnected from
tractor, see Figure
4.1. “Lowering
Auger” on page 92.
For the 111’ Flex
Auger only, the
track shoe must be
seated against the
trackstop with slight
tension on the lift cable. See “Lowering Auger” on page 92.
2. Position and secure hitch pin
and safety chain. Place safety
chain through clevis welded to
auger hitch tube and bolt
together before attaching to
tractor. Refer to Figure 4.2.
Use a type of hitch pin that will not
allow auger to separate from towing
vehicle.
3. Check that the flex tube is
locked in place with the over-
centre lock (Figure 4.4).
4. Ensure intake feed hopper is
raised into transport position see “Lowering Auger” on page 92, lift cable is
connected to and secured with saddle pin and hairpin (see Figure 4.3).
5. Outrigger legs are raised and locked in transport position (see Figure 4.4).
WARNING Before continuing, ensure you have read and understand the relevant information
in the safety section. Safety information is provided to help prevent serious injury, death, or
property damage.
NOTICE
If PTO is not disconnected, driveline will bottom out,
severely damaging the CV u-joint end lower flight shaft. See
manual for maintenance.
Figure 4.1
Figure 4.2
Important: