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ESTFIELD
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RAIN
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UGERS
4. T
RANSPORT
& P
LACEMENT
WR 60/80/100 X 26’ - 71’ EMD M
ODEL
4.1. T
RANSPORT
& P
LACEMENT
S
AFETY
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4. Transport & Placement
Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s
Safety chapter, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below.
4.1. Transport & Placement Safety
• Transport auger in full down position with slight tension
on cable.
• Properly place hitch pin and securely attach safety
chain. Use a type of hitch pin that will not allow auger to
separate from towing vehicle.
• Always attach an SMV (slow moving vehicle) sign
before transporting auger. Equip the auger with the nec-
essary lights for transportation where required by law.
Always use hazard warning flashers on the tractor/tow-
ing vehicle when transporting unless prohibited by law.
• Always travel at a safe speed, never exceeding 15 mph
(24 km/hr). Reduce speed on rough surfaces and be
cautious when turning corners or meeting traffic.
• Before raising/lowering/moving the auger, make sure
the area around the auger is clear of obstructions and/
or untrained personnel. Never allow anyone to stand on
or beneath auger while transporting or placing auger.
• Do not transport auger on slopes greater than 20°.
• Wheels must be free to move when raising or lowering
auger.
• Never attempt to move auger manually. To do so will
result in serious injury.
• When lowering the auger the track shoe may become stuck; if this happens, do not
continue to turn the winch handle counter-clockwise because it will disengage the
brake mechanism and create an unsafe condition. Too much slack in the cable may
also cause the auger to drop suddenly.
• The winch must make a clicking sound when raising auger. If clicking sound stops,
retain grip on handle, lower auger fully and repair winch.
• After lowering auger, turn handle clockwise two clicks to lock winch brake.
• Always keep a minimum of three cable wraps on the winch drum.
• The winch is designed for manual operation only.