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Operation - 1684, 16104, 16124 Backsaver Auger
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Transporting Procedure
Remove all supports on the discharge end and
anchorage from the intake end (if required).
Enter the tractor, start the engine and engage the
tractor’s hydraulics.
Engage the hydraulic circuit for the hopper / winch
control valve on the intake box. Run the tractor
engine at low idle.
Figure 26
Move the lever (Item 1) to the right (away from
the hitch) to move the hopper to the right (toward
the auger) until the boom cable can be installed
[Figure 26] .
Move the lever (Item 2) to the right (away from
the hitch) to lower the boom cable (unwind cable)
[Figure 26] .
Figure 27
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Install the boom cable (Item 1) onto the hopper
[Figure 27] .
Move the lever (Item 2) to the left (towards the
hitch) to raise the boom cable (wind cable)
[Figure
27] .
Raise the hopper until the transport chain can be
installed.
WARNING
The weight of the hopper and intake auger
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.
Figure 28
Install the transport chain (Item 1) onto the hopper
[Figure 28] .
Lower the hopper until the transport chain is
supporting the weight of the hopper and intake
auger.
Enter the tractor, using the tractor controls, slowly
raise the main auger until the discharge spout is
clear from the bin.
Release the parking brake and move the tractor
and auger forward (away from the bin) until there
is adequate space for the auger to be lowered into
the transport position.
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