Wheatheart WHR 130 x 41ft Auger PTO-SD - Manual (Page 36)

5. O PERATION WHEATHEART - GHR & WHR GRAIN AUGERS
5.2. O PERATING P ROCEDURE GRAIN AUGERS
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5.2.3. S
HUTDOWN

PTO
N
ORMAL
S
HUTDOWN
:
1. Near the end of a load, decrease auger speed until all grain is clear of
machine.
2. When auger is clear of grain, disengage PTO drive.
3. Shut down and lock out tractor.
E MERGENCY / F ULL -T UBE R ESTART :
1. If the auger is shut down for an emergency, lock out tractor before correcting
the problem.
• If the problem is plugging, clear as much of the grain as possible using a
piece of wood, wet/dry vac, or other tool before restarting auger. Do not
reach in and use your hands even if the tractor has been locked out.
2. If auger tube is full of grain, do not restart at full speed. Engage PTO at low
rpm, gradually increasing power until normal operating speed is reached.

EMD
N
ORMAL
S
HUTDOWN
:
1. Near the end of a load, decrease the flow of grain until auger is clear.
2. Once auger is clear, stop motor and lock out power.
Note: The flighting rpm on augers equipped with electric motors is not adjustable. To
clear auger of grain, decrease the grain flow until auger is clear and stop motor.
E MERGENCY / F ULL -T UBE R ESTART :
1. If the auger is shut down for an emergency, lock out motor before correcting
the problem.
• If the problem is plugging, clear as much of the grain as possible using a
piece of wood, shop vac, or other tool before restarting auger. Do not
reach in and use your hands (See “Auger Drive & Lockout Procedure”
on page 33.” for lockout procedure.)
NOTICE
Starting the auger when there is grain blockage will result in
damage.
NOTICE
Starting the auger under load may result in damage to unit.
Be sure there is no blockage.