Wheatheart WHR 130 x 51-71ft Augers PTO - Manual (Page 42)

5. O PERATION WHEATHEART - GHR & WHR GRAIN AUGERS
5.3. O PERATING P ROCEDURE GRAIN AUGERS SD
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• 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.
5.3.4. L
OWERING
& C
OMPLETION
After operation:
1. Clean entire work area.
2. Remove all supports and chocks.
3. Move auger out of working position and lower fully (see shaded box below for
lowering procedure).
4. Move auger to the next work area or to a storage area and then clean out.
5. Clean out auger.
a. Shut off tractor engine and lock out power.
b. Manually clean out grain with a piece of wood, vacuum cleaner, or other
tool. Do not use hands.
6. Prepare for transport and placement or storage (see appropriate chapters for
more information).
NOTICE
Starting the auger when there is grain blockage will result in
damage.
L OWERING
1. Disconnect driveline from tractor before lowering.
2. Ensure area beneath auger is clear.
3. Reconnect hose coupler to tractor, if disconnected.
4. Open hose valve.
5. Open tractor valve, feathering to prevent too rapid a descent.
Important: Once valves are opened, auger lowers by gravity. As the auger
nears the full down position, the rate of descent will increase. Do not operate
with tractor valve fully open.
Do not leave auger in raised position when not in use. Auger could drop rapidly
due to a cable break. High winds may also upset auger.