Troubleshooting – Wheatheart X160 Series User Manual
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HEATHEART
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RAIN
A
UGERS
8. T
ROUBLESHOOTING
X160-85, X160-105, X160-125
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8. Troubleshooting
The following table lists the causes and solutions to some potential problems you
may encounter in operating your swing-away auger.
Table 8.1
PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
The auger does not
turn.
Auger is plugged or obstructed.
Identify and remove obstruction.
A bearing has seized.
Identify the bearing and replace.
A chain is broken.
Identify the chain and repair or replace.
The gearbox has seized.
Fix or replace the gearbox.
Gearbox coupler bolt is broken or
missing.
Replace the bolt.
A PTO shear bolt has failed.
Replace both PTO shear bolts.
Auger is noisy.
Obstruction in the auger.
Identify and remove obstruction.
Flighting shaft bolts are loose or
damaged.
Tighten or replace bolts.
Auger shaft is bent.
Repair or replace shaft.
Flighting is damaged.
Repair or replace flighting.
Worn bearing.
Repair or replace bearing.
Low gear oil level.
Inspect the gearbox and repair or replace if
damaged. If no damage is found, add oil to
gearbox.
Tube is misaligned.
Adjust truss cables.
The auger will not raise
or lower.
Closed hydraulic valve.
Open hydraulic valve.
Inadequate hydraulic pressure.
Adjust the pressure if possible, or use an alter-
nate hydraulic supply.
Damaged cylinder.
Fix or replace the cylinder.
Missing or broken cylinder pin.
Replace cylinder pin.
Hydraulic system leak.
Identify and repair leak.
Auger movement is obstructed.
Identify and clear the obstruction.
Low material augering
rate.
Tractor PTO speed is too slow.
Increase engine rpm.
Inadequate material flow from truck
or hopper.
Increase flow of material.
Flow into the auger hopper is
restricted.
Clear grating of obstructions.
Material is too wet or heavy.
Unloading rates are for dry grain.
Flighting is worn.
Repair or replace as required.
Auger will not stay in
elevated position.
Leak in auger hydraulic cylinder or
fittings.
Identify and repair leak.
Leak in tractor hydraulics.
Close hydraulic valve to isolate cylinder from
tractor hydraulics.
Tube is misaligned.
Loose truss cables.
Tighten cables as required.