
MODEL C2® Plus & MODEL G™ Plus Feeding System
Maintenance
MF1255C
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If the system must be disassembled, extreme caution must be used to
prevent injury from springing auger. Refer to
Figure 57
.
1. Disconnect power to the entire system.
2. Loosen the Tube Clamp on the bearing at the hopper end of the
system. Remove the Tube Clamp and Bearing Retainer.
3. Pull the Anchor and Bearing Assembly and approximately
18''
[45 cm]
of auger out of the boot.
CAUTION:
Stand clear...the auger may spring back into the
tube.
BE CAREFUL WHEN WORKING WITH AUGER!
4. Place a clamp or locking plier securely on the auger to prevent it
from springing back into the auger boot.
5. Loosen the setscrew in the bearing assembly shaft and remove the Anchor and Bearing Assembly
from the auger.
To reinstall the Anchor and Bearing Assembly:
1. Insert the Anchor Assembly into the auger, guide
the tip of the auger between the two roll pins in
the center of the anchor. Continue to guide the
auger until the tip of the auger hits the flat washer.
Tighten the setscrews in the center of the anchor
until they touch the See
Figure 57
.
2.
Carefully
remove the locking pliers while
holding onto the Anchor and Bearing Assembly
and auger securely.
Slowly
ease the auger back into the tube. Use caution. If the auger is allowed to spring back, the
bearing race may crack.
Install the Bearing Retainer and fasten with a tube clamp. Keep the Bearing Retainer flush with the
end of the anchor for safety.
Power Lift Winch Maintenance
Refer to
Figure 58
.
Grease the winch every 6 months with 1 to 2 shots of common industrial or automotive grease.
DO NOT OVER GREASE THE WINCH
.
Remove any feed build-up in the Safety Switch Boxes in the Control Units.
It may be necessary to periodically retighten the shocker cable. Be sure to disconnect power to the shocker before
servicing the equipment.
Manboot 3/98
Figure 57. Auger and Anchor Bearing Connection
Low head socket head screw
Roll pins
Flat washer
1)
Grease the Power Lift Winch every 6 months with 1
to 2 shots of common industrial or automotive grease
DO NOT OVER GREASE THE POWER LIFT WINCH
1660-24 6/2001
Figure 58. Maintenance to the Power Lift Winch