Wheatheart Galvanized 4 Utility Auger - Manual (Page 13)

W HEATHEART - G RAIN A UGERS 3. A SSEMBLY
4" G ALVANIZED U TILITY 3.1. T UBE / F LIGHT E XTENSIONS
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3. Assembly
Before starting assembly of your new auger, please read the following instruc-
tions carefully and familiarize yourself with all the sub-assemblies and hardware
making up the auger. Arrange all parts for easy access. Carry out assembly in a
large open area with a level surface.
3.1. TUBE / FLIGHT EXTENSIONS
1. When extending the basic upper section, align upper and lower tube sections
on a flat surface.
2. Connect the flighting by screwing the
lower flight into the threaded pipe on
upper flight until flight ends butt together
and flighting spiral matches up (Figure
3.1).
3. Slide tube sections together and connect
with 2 half-tube connector bands. Secure
with 5/16”x 3/4” bolts and washer-
locknuts (Figure 3.2.).
Figure 3.2
3.2. INTAKE ASSEMBLY
Attach the guarded intake assembly
to lower end of auger tube with tube
clamp and four 5/16” x 3/4” bolts
and washer-locknuts.
Warning: Before continuing, please reread the safety information relevant to this section at
the beginning of this manual. Failure to follow the safety instructions can result in serious
injury, death, or property damage.
Figure 3.1
Figure 3.3