Buhler FK370, Operator And Parts Manual

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16” Backsaver Auger
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
All augers may be elevated up to 45
°
; however, for the best operating efficiency 35
°
should not be exceeded. At angles over 35
°
the capacity and life of the auger
decreases. Use in some types of fertilizer may cause accelerated wear and corrosion
as well as added stress on lift components due to additional load. Use in fertilizer can
affect warranty.
Run auger partially full until flighting becomes polished.
Never operate an empty auger for over one minute as the flighting and housing will
experience excessive wear.
To position the auger, always tow or move the auger in the down position to a point as
close as possible to the bin or barn.
ALERT: Always keep the wheels level. Raise the auger to the desired height
and back the auger into position. Do not support the auger on the bin. As the auger
becomes full it carries a lot of weight and may cause damage to the underside of the
auger or to the bin. The auger should be firmly attached to the drawbar of the tractor at
all times during operation.
ALERT: Never place blocks under the wheels to increase the elevation of the
auger.
Be sure the wheels are free to move and no one is standing close to the auger when
raising or lowering. Never attempt to raise or lower the auger while it is in operation.
The intake auger swivels freely on the top of the input box. It can be positioned
anywhere between the tractor and the side of the auger.
ALERT: 16" Augers are designed for PTO drive tractors with 1000 rpm only.
Maximum capacity will be attained while running the main auger at or near 1000 rpm.
NOTE:
The weight of the intake auger and hopper assembly must be supported by the
transport chain, whenever the auger is moved. If the weight of the intake auger is on
the winch, the winch may be damaged during transport.
The auger uses a hydraulic winch to lift the intake auger. Never have less than three
wraps of cable on the drum of the winch.
ALERT: Never operate the hydraulic winch or the hopper mover when the PTO
shaft is engaged.
A two-spool valve assembly on the back of the input box controls both the hopper
mover and the hydraulic winch. See drawing for proper hose plumbing.
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