Wheatheart Swing Away Flex Auger - Manual (Page 92)

5. O PERATION W HEATHEART - SA F LEX A UGER
5.3. O PERATING P ROCEDURE 71’ - 111’
94 30651 R5
Figure 5.3
11. Attach cable hook to the loops inside the hopper (Figure 5.3).
12. Fully raise hopper with intake side facing towards the main auger as shown
in Figure 5.3.
13. Secure hopper to lift arm with hopper lock, saddle pins, and hairpins
provided.
Important: Never operate auger with intake feed hopper in transport position. This will
damage the universal joint.
14. Clean out auger.
a. Shut off tractor engine and lock out power.
b. If necessary, open cleanout cover on the boot and manually clean out grain
with a piece of wood, vacuum cleaner, or other tool. Do not use hands.
c. Replace cleanout cover.
15. Prepare for transport and placement or storage (see appropriate chapters for
more information).
TOP “FEED” SIDE OF
HOPPER MUST FACE
MAIN AUGER WHEN
IN TRANSPORT
POSITION
SADDLE PIN
HAIRPIN