Westfield MKX100 SERIES, Assembly Manual

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W
ESTFIELD
- MKX100-S
ERIES
G
RAIN
A
UGERS
3. A
SSEMBLY
MKX100-53/63/73/83
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3.3. INSTALL TRUSS SUPPORT BRACKETS AND TRUSS
CABLES
1. Fasten lower truss anchor to bracket.
• use two 7/16” x 1” bolts and locknuts on the bracket welded to the lower
tube
2. Fasten truss brackets to the auger tube with two 7/16” x 1” bolts and locknuts
for each truss bracket.
3. Attach eyebolt to one end of truss cable with a cable clamp. Insert eyebolt
into one side of the lower truss anchor bracket and thread on a 1/2” locknut a
short way.
4. Pull the cable over the truss brackets, around upper truss anchor and back
over truss support brackets to the lower truss anchor bracket.
Important: Do not tighten cable clamps at this time.
Important: The upper end of augers equipped with truss cables should have an upward bow
before being placed on the transport undercarriage (auger tube will straighten
when fully assembled). Place supports under the discharge end until upward
bow is correct. The upward bow should be as follows:
• MKX100-53: 2" (5 cm)
• MKX100-63: 3" (7.6 cm)
• MKX100-73: 5" (12.7 cm)
• MKX100-83: 7" (17.8 cm)
5. Place the second eyebolt into the lower truss anchor bracket and thread on a
a 1/2” locknut a short way.
6. Insert other end of truss cable through this eyebolt. Pull out all slack and
secure with two 5/16” cable clamps.
7. Tighten eyebolts to take remaining slack out of truss cable and to maintain
the appropriate upward bow. After tension is adjusted, tighten cable clamps
on truss brackets and upper truss anchor. Check for proper side alignment.
Important: Once auger is fully assembled, adjust truss cables on all units (because of initial
stretching). Cables may also require adjustment for side alignment.