Wheatheart Transfer Auger - Manual (Page 43)

W HEATHEART M ANUFACTURING - T RANSFER A UGER 8. T ROUBLESHOOTING
8”, 10”, & 13”
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8. Troubleshooting
The following table lists the causes and solutions to some potential problems you
may encounter in operating your machine.
Table 8.1
PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION
The auger does
not turn.
• auger is plugged or obstructed • identify and remove obstruction
• drive belt is slipping • adjust the tension of the belt
• a bearing is seized • identify the bearing and replace
• a chain is broken • identify the chain and repair or
replace
• gearbox is seized • fix or replace the gearbox
• gearbox coupler bolt is broken or
missing
• replace the bolt
The horizontal
auger will not
turn.
• center coupler bolt is broken or
missing
• replace the bolt
Auger is noisy.
• obstruction in the auger • identify and remove obstruction
• auger shaft bolts are loose or
damaged
• tighten or replace bolts
• auger shaft is bent • repair or replace auger
• flighting is damaged
• worn bearing • repair or replace bearing
• low gear oil level (Gas/Electric
Models)
• inspect the gearbox, replace if
damaged or add oil if not dam-
aged
Low material
augering rate.
• engine speed is too slow • increase rpm of the engine
• inadequate material flow from
truck or hopper
• increase flow of material
• flow into the auger intake is
restricted
• clear grating of obstructions
• material too wet or heavy • unloading rates are for dry grain
• flighting is worn • repair or replace as required
• belt slipping • identify the belt; adjust or replace
as required