Farm King 12112, Operator And Parts Manual

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Operation - Backsaver Auger 12112 / 12122
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Disconnect the PTO driveline from the tractor. (See
“Connecting The PTO Driveline” on page 77.)
Enter the tractor, start the engine and release the parking
brake.
Move the auger and tractor to the work area and park the
auger and tractor on solid level surface.
Engage the tractor’s parking brake, stop the engine and
exit the tractor.
Install the axle extensions (if required). (See “Axle
Extension Installation” on page 83.)
Enter the tractor, start the engine and release the parking
brake.
With the axle extensions installed and main auger in the
fully down position, move the auger towards the bin or
barn. Position the auger as close as possible to the bin or
barn with the tractor as close to in-line with the auger as
possible.
Stop the tractor and engage the parking brake. Engage
the tractor’s hydraulics. Run the tractor engine at low idle.
Figure 150
Using the tractor controls, slowly raise the main auger.
The track car (Item 1) will move down the upper truss
support (Item 2)
[Figure 150] raising the auger.
• Some types of fertilizer may cause accelerated
wear and corrosion as well as added stress on
lift components due to additional load.
• Use of fertilizer can affect warranty.
Follow the instructions in your tractor’s operation
manual for the correct operating instructions.
Disconnect The IID (PTO) from the tractor. Failure to
follow this step EVERY time BEFORE maneuvering
OR changing the auger elevation may cause
damage to the tractor and / or auger IID.
Keep wheels of undercarriage level and on firm
ground. 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, the
weight may cause damage to the underside of the
auger or to the bin.
Do not place blocks under the wheels to increase
the elevation of auger.
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