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Figure 4.
X-Tend Hopper General Installation
Installation for Retrofits
1. Swing your old swing auger into a position out from the side of your auger that is safe to lift.
2. Secure an appropriate lifting device with lifting straps or chains to your old swing.
3. Apply slight tension to prevent swing from falling when the fasteners are removed.
4. Remove the bolts and washers that hold swivel ring of your old swing unit down to the auger boot. Keep the
parts for use on your new X-Tend hopper.
5. Usually the lower half of the U-Joint that connects the swing auger to main auger is splined and should slip
up as the swing auger is lifted. If the spline is seized (usually due to running fertilizer through the auger)
then it may have to be pried off, and sometimes heating is necessary. Lift the old swing auger off the main
auger boot in a safe manner.
6. The X-Tend hopper swing can be lowered into place on the main auger using the same lift system that you
lifted the old one off. Grease the lower spline before lowering the auger. Remove the service door/cover on
side of collector. Align u-joint by reaching down through this hole. Lower the X-Tend hopper auger into
place.
7. Secure the ring in place using the existing bolts, retaining spacers and retainer tabs.
4.3. Verify Auger Assembly
During the assembly of the auger, the following standard parts must be replaced by parts modified to be
compatible with the X-Tend Hopper:
• intake-side single cross brace
• lift arm (installed with hydraulic winch)
4.3.1 Install the X-Tend Hopper Lift Arm
During the assembly of the auger, ensure that the standard lift arm is replaced by the lift arm listed in
below.
X-TEND HOPPER – X130
