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4.6. Connect Auger Tubes
Important
Always strap tubes to the support stands to prevent the tubes from rolling off the stands.
Note
Assemble the auger tube starting with the discharge section and working toward the intake section.
1. Bolt tube sections together, working from the discharge end (upper tube) toward the intake end (lower
tube).
2. Align flightings to ensure a continual spiral of auger surface, and connect flight shafts with 5/8” x 4-1/2”
bolts and 5/8” locknuts.
3. As flight shafts are connected, slide tube sections together and secure with eleven 5/8” x 1-1/2” GR8 bolts
and 5/8” locknuts. Use three 5/8” x 3” GR8 bolts and locknuts for the flange section where the two sections
of tube track meet (see
), or a single 5/8” x 2-1/2” GR8 bolt where tube track meets a flanged
section without a tube track (see
).
Table 2.
Connecting Auger Tube Sections and Flights
Item
Description
Tube Connection(Track-
to-Track)
Tube Connection(Track-
to-Flange)
1
5/8” x 4-1/2” bolt
1
1
2
5/8” x 1-1/2” bolt
11
11
3
5/8” x 3” bolt
3
0
4
5/8” x 2-1/2” bolt
0
1
5
5/8” nut
15
13
Note
Use a straight-edge to align tracks to ensure a smooth path for the track shoe (
).
Figure 6.
Track-to-Track Tube Section Connections
5
5
5
1
3
2
SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER