Westfield W130-31, Operation And Assembly Manual

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W
ESTFIELD
- G
RAIN
A
UGERS
5. O
PERATION
W130 - 31’ & 36’ PTO-SD & EMD
30749 R0 39
5.3.4. L
OWERING
& C
OMPLETION
After operation:
1. Clean entire work area.
2. Remove all supports and chocks.
3. Move auger out of working position and lower fully (see shaded box that
follows for lowering procedure).
4. Move auger to the next work area or to a storage area and then clean out.
5. Clean out auger.
a. Shut off tractor engine and lock out power.
b. Manually clean out grain with a piece of wood, vacuum cleaner, or other
tool. Do not use hands.
6. Prepare for transport and placement or storage (see appropriate chapters for
more information).
L
OWERING
1.
For PTO drives:
disconnect driveline from tractor before lowering.
2. Ensure area beneath auger is clear.
3. Turn winch counterclockwise to lower (no clicking sound when lowering).
4. After lowering, turn handle clockwise until you hear 2 clicks to lock brake.
• Use a firm grip on handle. Do not release unless ratchet pawl is fully
engaged.
• The winch is designed for manual operation only.
• When lowering, never continue to turn handle counterclockwise if the
cable does not keep moving out under load. This will disengage the
brake mechanism and create an unsafe condition. If this happens,
winch in slack cable and correct problem.
Do not leave auger in raised position when not in use. Auger could drop rapidly
due to a cable break. High winds may also upset auger.