Wheatheart X160 Series - Manual (Page 122)

6. O PERATION W HEATHEART - G RAIN A UGERS
X160-85, X160-105, X160-125
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6.3.4. E
MERGENCY
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TOP
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UBE
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ESTART
Although it is recommended that the machine be emptied before stopping, in an
emergency situation:
1. Stop or shut down the power source immediately.
2. Stop the flow of material (if applicable).
3. Correct the emergency before resuming work.
The tube may be filled with material if the machine is shut down inadvertently or
for an emergency. It is recommended that you restart with the following
procedure:
4. With the power source locked out, remove as much of the grain as possible
from the tube and intake using a piece of wood, vacuum cleaner, or other
tool. Do not use your hands.
5. If cleanout covers or safety doors have been opened or removed, close or
replace them before restarting the unit.
6. S tart the tractor and engage the PTO with the tractor idling.
7. Bring slowly up to speed.
8. Once the auger has been started, you may resume normal operation.
6.3.5. L OWERING & C OMPLETION
Important:
When a lift cylinder valve is opened, the auger tube lowers by gravity. As the
auger nears full down position, the rate of descent increases. Do not fully open a
lift cylinder valve: always feather the control to ensure a slow rate of descent.
1. Run the unit to clean out the majority of the grain from the main auger tube,
boot, and hopper.
2. Turn off the tractor, and lock out the tractor power source (Refer to page 116
for procedure).
3. Disconnect the PTO driveline, and raise the intake hopper off the ground.
4. Remove all supports and chocks.
5. Move auger away from the bin, and ensure that there is nothing under the
auger that would make contact when the auger tube is lowered.
6. Open the main auger tube lift valve on the boot.
7. Open the tractor supply valve for the auger, and feather between on and off
to make sure that the auger tube lowers slowly.
8. If necessary, open the clean-out door on the boot and manually clean out
grain using a piece of wood, vacuum cleaner, or other tool. Do not use your
hands. Replace the clean-out cover.
9. Lift the intake feed hopper into transport position, and secure it with the
safety chain.
NOTICE
Always engage PTO with tractor engine idling. Engaging
PTO at high engine speed will result in equipment damage.