3. A
SSEMBLY
W
ESTFIELD
- G
RAIN
A
UGERS
3.15. W
INCH
AND
L
IFT
C
ABLE
WR 60/80/100 X 26’ - 71’ EMD M
ODEL
38
30255 R3
3.15. Winch and Lift Cable
1. Attach cable to winch using one of the 2
methods shown, depending on supplied
winch.
• If method 2 is used, the nut must be on the
outside of the drum to prevent damage to
the cable. Leave about one inch of cable
extending past the clamp.Cable must
leave winch from bottom side.
2. The winch must have a minimum of 3 wraps of
cable on drum when auger is in transport position.
3. Attach winch to winch mount with three 3/8” washer locknuts.
Important:
Winch handle must be positioned on the left side of the auger (determine left by standing
at the intake end, facing the discharge end).
If auger has more than 1 winch mount, use the bracket nearest the intake end.
4. Thread lift cable under and around roller on track shoe, then back to cable attach
rod welded to lower end of track.
Note:
On augers equipped with a lower angle-iron track stop, the cable must be threaded
between track stop and auger tube to cable rests on top of the track stop (See Figure
3.27).
5. Wrap cable 1-1/2 times around the
cable attach rod and secure with two 1/
4” cable clamps. Position cable clamps
as shown in Figure 3.27 and 3.28.
Tighten clamps securely.
Note:
Make certain cable is properly seated in cable groove before raising auger.
Figure 3.27
Figure 3.26
Figure 3.28
