Wheatheart Swing Away Flex Auger - Manual (Page 80)

4. T RANSPORT & P LACEMENT W HEATHEART - SA F LEX A UGER
4.1. T RANSPORT P ROCEDURE 71’ - 111’
80 30651 R5
Figure 4.3
6. Place the swivel jack (on side of hitch) in transport position and lock.
7. Ensure extendable axles (if equipped) are in transport configuration. Refer to
“Axle Extension Procedure” on page 84.
8. Beware of overhead obstructions and electrical wires and devices. The 71’
augers require minimum clearances of 12’1” (3.68 m), the 81’ augers require
11’8” (3.55 m), the 91' augers require 12’4” (3.76 m), and the 111' augers
require a minimum clearance of 15’ (4.57 m).
9. Refer to “Transport and Placement Safety” on page 12 for important safety
information before towing.
TOP “FEED” SIDE OF
HOPPER MUST FACE
MAIN AUGER WHEN
IN TRANSPORT
POSITION
SADDLE PIN
HAIRPIN
NOTICE
Do not operate auger with intake hopper in transport
position. This will damage the u-joint.
CAUTION
If auger wheels are partially or fully buried in
snow or grain, failure to clear the area around
the wheel before moving may cause damage
to the auger or result in serious injury.