4. T
RANSPORT
& P
LACEMENT
W
ESTFIELD
- G
RAIN
A
UGERS
4.2. T
RANSPORT
P
ROCEDURE
WR 60/80/100 X 26’ - 71’ EMD M
ODEL
46
30255 R3
4.2. Transport Procedure
Follow all safety precautions when transporting the auger and use a proper towing
vehicle.
1. If auger is raised, place in full down position. The roller track shoe should be seated
against the upper track stop with slight tension on the lift cable. Refer to “Lowering &
Completion” on page 53.
Important:
The winch must have a minimum of 3 wraps of cable on drum when auger is in transport
position.
2. Lock winch: turn handle clockwise until 2 clicks are heard.
3. Place and secure hitch pin and safety chain. The safety chain should be threaded
through handle on the lower tube and wrapped around auger tube before attaching
to the towing vehicle (Figure 4.1).
Figure 4.1
Important:
Use a type of hitch pin (see Figure 4.1) that will not allow auger to separate from towing
vehicle.
If auger wheels are partially or fully buried in snow or grain, failure to
clear area around the wheels before moving may cause damage to
the auger or result in serious injury.
4. Beware of overhead obstructions and electrical wires and devices. The EMD augers
have minimum clearances from 7'6" (2.29 m) to 15'6" (4.72 m) in normal transport
position.
5. Refer to “Transport & Placement Safety” on page 45 for important safety information
before towing.
