W
ESTFIELD
- G
RAIN
A
UGERS
4. T
RANSPORT
& P
LACEMENT
MK 100/130 P
LUS
X
91’ - 111’
4.2. P
LACEMENT
P
ROCEDURE
30260 R0
47
12. Fully lower hopper to the ground and remove lift cable from the hopper.
13. See Section “Lowering & Completion” on page 53 for correct lowering
procedure.
A
XLE
E
XTENSION
P
ROCEDURE
:
Place auger on level ground before attempting to extend or retract the axle
extensions.
Auger must be attached to tractor at all times.
Once the auger is located you may begin the axle extension process.
14. Using the jack supplied,
insert it into one of the
jack lugs located on one
end of the axle (Figure
4.4). See Figure A for
jacking point. Jack must
be secured to jack lug
using pin (attached to
jack).
15. Raise one side at a time.
Ensure that the jack is
vertical. Turn the crank
to start raising the jack.
Raise one side of the
axle until the tire clears
the ground.
16. Remove the axle pin
from the axle and slide the axle outwards 16” until the second set of holes
line up (Figure 4.4). Reinsert the pin and secure with snap pin. Lower the
jack.
17. Repeat the process on the other side of the axle to extend the other side.
Note:
Use the same procedure, in reverse, to retract the axle.
WARNING
Do not raise the auger unless the axles are in
the extended position.
Do not transport the auger unless the axles
are in the retracted position.
Figure 4.4
