Wheatheart Swing Away Flex Auger - Manual (Page 84)

4. T RANSPORT & P LACEMENT W HEATHEART - SA F LEX A UGER
4.2. P LACEMENT P ROCEDURE 71’ - 111’
84 30651 R5
14. Using the hydraulic winch control valve, fully lower the swing hopper to the
ground and remove lift cable.
15. Under the flex tube boot, move the over-center lock to lock/unlock, this
allows the flex tube to move during operation (Figure 4.4).
4.2.1. A
XLE
E
XTENSION
P
ROCEDURE
Place auger on level ground before attempting to extend or retract the axle
extensions. Auger must be attached to tractor at all times.
Once the auger is in place, you may begin the axle extension process.
1. Using the jack supplied,
insert it into one of the
jack lugs located on one
end of the axle (Figure
4.5). Jack must be
secured to jack lug using
pin (attached to jack).
2. Raise one side at a time.
Ensure that the jack is
vertical. Turn the crank to
start raising the jack.
Raise one side of the axle
until the tire clears the
ground.
3. Remove the axle pin from
the axle and slide the axle
outwards 16” (40.6 cm) until the second set of holes line up (Figure 4.5).
Reinsert the pin and secure with snap pin. Lower the jack.
4. Repeat the process on the other side of the axle to extend the other side.
Note: Use the same procedure, in reverse, to retract the axle.
WARNING
Do not use auger as a hoist to raise any object
regardless of weight. Doing so could result in
serious injury, death, or damage to the auger
or item being lifted.
WARNING
Do not raise the auger unless the axles are in
the extended position.
Do not transport the auger unless the axles
are in the retracted position.
Figure 4.5