Westfield MKX130 Series, Assembly & Operation

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W
ESTFIELD
- G
RAIN
A
UGERS
7. M
AINTENANCE AND
S
TORAGE
MKX130-84/94/114
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1. Lift the discharge end of the auger with a front end loader so that the tube
has a slight upward deflection at the discharge to give the cable some slack.
2. Tighten the left-side and right-side eyebolts equally to increase the tension
in the cable (use eyebolt nuts to tighten eyebolts).
3. If the proper cable tension can’t be obtained before the eyebolts run out of
adjustment, then do the following:
a. Loosen the eyebolts.
b. At the eyebolts, loosen the cable clamps, shorten the cables until there is
tension on the cable, then tighten the cable clamps fully.
c. Return to step 2.
S
TRAIGHTENING
T
HE
T
UBE
If the tube is sagging at the discharge:
• Lift the discharge end of the auger with a front end loader or rest on a bin
so that the tube has a slight upward deflection at the discharge to give the
cable some slack.
• Tighten the eyebolts evenly on both sides so the tube stays straight.
• Tighten the cables so there is a slight upwards angle on the discharge
end.
• Check the short cable for slack and tighten as necessary.
7.3.15. C
HANGING
U
PPER
/L
OWER
G
EARBOX
O
IL
1. Remove the gearbox and place it on a stable and level work bench.
2. Place a pan under the drain plug.
3. Use a wrench and remove the drain plug.
4. Remove the filler plug on the side of the gear box so air can enter the
gearbox and the oil will drain freely.
5. Allow the oil to drain completely.
6. Replace the drain plug, ensuring that it is tightened firmly.
7. Add oil until the gearbox is full up to the filler plug. A flexible funnel may be
required. Do not overfill .
8. Re-install the gearbox, ensuring that it is tightened firmly.
7.3.16. C
HANGING THE
S
PEED
R
EDUCER
G
EARBOX
O
IL
1. The speed reducer gearbox should be level when changing oil.
2. Place a pan under the drain plug located on the bottom of the speed reducer
gearbox.
3. Remove the drain plug.
4. Remove the filler plug located to the right of the lower flight gearbox shaft, so
air can enter the gearbox and allow the oil to drain freely.
5. When the oil has drained completely, replace the drain plug, ensuring that it
is tightened firmly.