Westfield MK130 Plus, Assembly & Operation Manual

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W
ESTFIELD
- G
RAIN
A
UGERS
7. T
ROUBLESHOOTING
MK 100/130 P
LUS X
91’ - 111’
30260 R0 59
7. Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Excessive
noise or vibra-
tion.
*Remember to
follow proper
break-in proce-
dures—auger
may run rough
until tube is pol-
ished. If noise is
extreme from
outset or con-
tinues after sev-
eral loads of
grain are fed,
continue with
troubleshooting
below.
Determine if noise originates in main or swing away section of auger. Disconnecting
the chain from the sprocket drive can assist in narrowing down the source of the
problem.
If noise disappears when chain is disconnected, problem is likely in the
swing away auger.
Hopper flight support bearings
are dry or have failed.
Check for flight operation by rotating by hand
with sprocket chain disconnected and tractor
shut off. Grease or replace as necessary.
Angle drive is misaligned or has
failed (standard hopper).
Refer to appropriate troubleshooting section.
Universal joint not greased or is
faulty (low profile hopper).
Grease or replace as necessary.
Faulty upper gearbox. Refer to appropriate troubleshooting section.
Obstruction in tube.
Visually inspect for cloth or trash wrapped
around flighting, or a buildup from oily crops.
Bent flight stub on swing flight-
ing. Remove flighting and roll against flat surface to
determine if stub is true.
If noise continues when chain is disconnected, check auger or PTO.
CV PTO failure. Refer to appropriate troubleshooting section.
Incorrectly adjusted truss
cables. Support end of auger and adjust cables so
auger is flat or slightly curved upwards.
Flighting has peeled back due to
plugging.
Inspect spout end of auger for flight condition.
Remove and replace flight sections as neces-
sary.
Faulty lower gearbox. Refer to appropriate troubleshooting section.
Lower bearing dry or has failed. Refer to appropriate troubleshooting section.
Bent flighting section.
Support auger and remove all flight sections.
Check for straightness of flight stubs by rolling
across flat section of concrete floor. Straighten
stub or replace as necessary. Take care not to
bend flighting when reinstalling.
Obstruction in tube.
Visually inspect for cloth or trash wrapped
around flighting, or a buildup of gum from oily
crops such as flax or canola.
High spot at flighting joints.
Check with straight edge. If necessary, grind
down until even.