Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
The auger is vibrating.
The drive belt may be too tight, binding
the head stub and flight. Damage can
occur to the auger flighting, causing
noise. Damage usually is caused from
foreign material being run through the
auger.
Adjust the drive belt to the proper
tightness.
It may be necessary to remove the
flighting for inspection.
Capacity is too low.
There may not be enough grain reaching
the auger.
Make sure the intake has not bridged
over, restricting flow. The flighting at the
intake should be covered with grain for
maximum capacity.
The auger is moving too slowly.
Check the auger speed. Low capacity will
result from speeds slower than
recommended.
The auger plugs.
The auger may be “jamming” because
too much grain is reaching the auger.
Decrease the amount of grain the auger
is gathering.
The motor may be too small or wired
improperly.
If the motor is a newer light weight
aluminum type, the next larger size may
be desirable.
The grain may be wet.
If wet grain or other hard-to-move
material is being augered, use a larger
size motor than recommended for normal
use.
The auger may be jammed with foreign
material.
Remove any foreign material in the
auger.
The discharge end may be plugged.
Unplug any plugs at the discharge end of
the auger.
The sweep flight and
shield are no longer
moving.
Too much drag.
Check the clearance between the shield
and the bin floor. Make sure there is room
for the auger to move. Adjusting the
shield may be necessary.
Worn sweep wheel.
The sweep wheel wears down over time.
Replace the wheel.
Unconditioned grain.
Moisture and/or insects can cause the
grain to harden or “Cake-up”. Disconnect
and lock out the power to the auger
before going into the bin to correct this
problem or to address any other problem.
Clutch disengaged.
Pull the clutch hand to engage and use
pin to lock it in place.
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PNEG-2108
8" and 10" Standard Duty and IW Standard Duty
