Wheatheart X160 Series - Manual (Page 87)

W HEATHEART - G RAIN A UGERS 3. A SSEMBLY
X160-85, X160-105, X160-125
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3.12. CONNECT THE SPOUT HEAD TO THE GRAIN
TRANSFER BOOT
1. Open the spout head service cover spring clasps, and swing the cover fully
open, until it lies down securely on the top of the swing tube (see Figure
3.42).
2. Sep arate the gearbox coupler into two sections by pulling it apart.
3. Install the shaft section of the gear box coupler on the spout head gear box:
a. Insert a 3/8” x 1-3/4” square key into the gearbox shaft.
b. Align the gearbox coupler section U-joint with the gearbox shaft and
square key, and slide it into place on the gearbox shaft.
c. Secure the U-joint using a 3/8” x 3-1/4” GR5 bolt and locknut. Tighten
securely.
4. Inst all the remaining gear box coupler section on the boot gear box:
a. Insert a 3/8” x 1-3/4” square key into the gearbox shaft.
b. Align the gearbox coupler section U-joint with the gearbox shaft and
square key, and slide it into place on the gearbox shaft.
c. Secure the U-joint using a 3/8” x 3-1/4” GR5 bolt and locknut. Tighten
securely.
5. Shift the position of the hopper so that the spout head is supported above the
hopper, centred on the shaft of the boot gear box.
6. Lower the spout head onto the boot while guiding the two gearbox coupler
sections together, inserting the top section shaft into the lower section,
rotating sections as required to fit. Once positioned, the swivel ring should be
resting flat on the boot surface.
7. Install spout head spacers, followed by spout-head retainers, using eight
3/8” x 1” bolts.
8. Grease the universal joints and the shaft and then close and secure the
spout head service cover.
Important:
Always keep the spout head service cover closed and secured during operation.
Table 3.17. Parts Required to Connect the Spout Head to the Boot
Ref # Description Part Number Quantity
1 Service cover spring clasps n/a 2
2 Gearbox coupler (2A top, 2B bottom) 20561 1
3 3/8” x 1-3/4” square key 17066 2
4 3/8” x 3-1/4” GR5 bolt 28746 2
5 3/8” locknut 18956 10
6 Spout head spacers 29152 4
7 Spout head retainers 29166 4
8 3/8” x 1” bolts 18955 8
9 Shaft grease zerk n/a 1