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2.3. Transport and Placement Safety
The approach to transport and placement safety is no different from that of operational safety. Follow the basic
rules of good sense and know the limitations of your machinery. While a few of the precautions are the same,
they bear repeating. Remember to:
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Keep children and unauthorized personnel away from the hazard area
surrounding the auger.
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Transport auger in the full down position with slight tension on the cable.
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Check the lift cable before each use and replace if frayed or damaged.
Also check cable clamps.
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Make certain that the hitch pin is in place and the safety chain is properly
attached. Use a type of hitch pin that will not permit auger to separate
from the tractor.
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Always attach a SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) sign before transporting
auger.
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Equip the auger with the necessary lights for transportation where
required by law.
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Raise intake feed hopper into transport position and lock hopper lift
winch before transporting or moving auger. Intake feed side of hopper
must face away from main auger when in transport position (see
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Before moving auger, make sure the area around the auger is clear of
obstructions and/or unauthorized personnel. (see
).
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Use extreme caution in turning and cornering.
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Do not raise or lower auger until hazard area is clear.
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Do not permit anyone to stand on or beneath auger when raising or
lowering.
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Wheels must be free to move when raising or lowering auger.
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Do not use auger as a hoist.
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Before moving auger, check and double check for overhead obstructions
and/or electrical wires. Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
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Do not transport auger faster than 15 mph (24 km/h).
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Do not operate auger with the intake hopper in transport position. This
will cause damage to u-joint.
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Do not transport auger on a slope greater than 20 degrees.
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Disconnect PTO driveline from tractor for transport or placement. Secure
in transport saddle.
Figure 2.
MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER
