Wheatheart Self-Propelled Auger Kit (Competitors Models) - Manual (Page 18)

3. A SSEMBLY W HEATHEART - S ELF -P ROPELLED A UGER K IT
3.5. O VER -C ENTER D RIVE A SSEMBLY —R OUND A XLES C OMPETITOR M ODELS
18 30766 R0
1. Remove tires from auger.
2. Insert
ring gear into rim
(Figure 3.3). Use a hammer to
be sure the ring gear seats
evenly into the rim.
3. Tighten the 4 set screws in
rotation to lock gear evenly
into place.
4. Hit the ring gear with a
hammer again at each set
screw and retighten in
rotation.
5. Put tires back on auger.
3.5. OVER-CENTER DRIVE ASSEMBLY—ROUND AXLES
1. Ensure shims fit on round axle.
On some augers, shims are
welded to hub; this can be
checked by lining up with the tire
rim. Shims are normally sized
and supplied by the factory for
individual augers.
2. Weld fitted shims to each axle
cap (Figure 3.4).
3. Bolt axle cap axle near wheels,
but do not tighten bolts. Use level
to ensure axle caps are straight
and flush.
4. Bolt the drive assembly on the
axle caps. Adjust position until
pinion gear is flush with ring gear
(Figure 3.5).
5. Weld shims to axle.
6. Reassemble the tires. Bolt on the
drive clamp with the handle down
when the gear is disengaged.
Figure 3.3 Ring Gear Installation
Figure 3.4 Axle Shims