Wheatheart Transfer Auger - Manual (Page 30)

5. O PERATION W HEATHEART M ANUFACTURING - T RANSFER A UGER
5.3. O PERATING P ROCEDURES 8”, 10”, & 13”
30 IM2 R2
• Check that drive belts are not frayed or damaged, and that they are prop-
erly adjusted and aligned.
• Ensure auger wheels are chocked.
• See that the discharge spout and intake area are free of obstructions.
• Ensure that operators are aware of safety precautions.
N ORMAL S TART -U P
1. Start the power source.
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2. GAS/HYDRAULIC DRIVES: Increase the augering speed to achieve the
desired speed.
The flighting rpm on augers equipped with electric motors is not adjustable.
3. If everything is operating normally, start running grain through the auger.
Note: In cold weather conditions, the gas mount can be easily removed by removing
the pivot pin and hairpin and placed indoors to warm up. Once warmed, motor
and mount can be re-installed and started.
NOTICE
Engine must be idling before you engage the belts.
Engaging belts at high engine speed will result in premature
belt wear.
NOTICE
Foreign objects can damage the auger.
Remove any obstructions from the intake and discharge
areas before operating the unit.
DANGER
To prevent death or serious injury:
Keep away from rotating auger flighting.
Do not remove or modify auger flighting,
guards, doors, or covers. Keep in good
working order. Have replaced if damaged.
Do not operate auger without all guards,
doors and covers in place.
Never touch the auger flighting. Use a stick or
the tool to remove an obstruction or clean
out.
Shut off and lock power to adjust, service, or
clean.