4.7 Lowering the Auger
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Check that auger and hose couplers are securely attached to your tractor.
You may need to raise the auger discharge end up and out of bin or storage
facility before proceeding.
Remove wheel chocks, and check that the area around and under the auger is
clear of debris and unauthorized personnel. Wheels must be free to move when
raising or lowering the auger.
Slowly pull away from bin or storage facility. As soon as you are clear, engage
the hydraulics and lower the auger. Once valves are open, the auger lowers by
gravity. Rate of descent increases the closer the auger gets to the down
position. Be cautious.
Transport auger only in fully lowered position.
5. Hydraulics
5.1 General Information
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Be sure that all safety precautions and proper operation procedures are fully
understood before connecting the auger hydraulic hoses. Harvest
by Meridian
strongly recommends doing a daily visual check for damage to the hoses and
connectors. Replace any damaged parts before operation.
WARNING:
Wear proper face and hand protection when searching for hydraulic leaks.
Fluid can escape under pressure, causing infection or toxic reaction on
skin. See a doctor immediately if injured.
Escaping hydraulic fluid can be nearly invisible under high pressure. Use some
type of backdrop when searching for leaks.
Harvest
by Meridian
augers have a velocity fuse for hydraulic safety. If the
hydraulic line breaks, it locks the system. Our shut o
ff
valve is equipped with a
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