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LACEMENT
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4.3. P
LACEMENT
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ROCEDURE
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4.3. Placement Procedure
1. Ensure towing hitch is in place and secure.
Important:
Use a type of hitch pin (see Figure 4.1) that will not allow auger to separate from towing
vehicle.
2. Before raising or positioning auger, make sure that entire area in line of travel, both
on the ground and overhead, is clear of any obstructions or electrical wires.
If auger wheels are partially or fully buried in snow or grain, failure to
clear the area around the wheels before moving may cause damage
to the auger or result in serious injury.
3. Place auger on reasonably level ground when raising, lowering, or positioning.
Note:
Make certain cable is properly seated in cable groove before raising auger. Refer to
Figure 3.26.
4. To raise auger, turn winch handle clockwise. Use a firm grip on winch handle; do not
release unless the ratchet pawl is fully engaged.
Do not turn winch handle counter-clockwise except when lowering
auger or severe damage to winch will occur.
Important:
Winch must make clicking sound when raising auger. If clicking stops, retain grip on
handle, lower auger fully, and repair ratchet.
5. Move the auger into working position slowly. Do not unhitch and attempt to move
auger by hand.
Never attempt to increase height of auger by positioning wheels on
lumber, blocks, or by any other means. To do so will result in damage
to equipment and/or personal injury.
6. Once auger is in position, chock wheels on both sides to prevent movement during
operation.
Important:
When releasing auger from the towing vehicle, test the intake end for downward weight.
Do not raise the intake end above drawbar height. When the intake end is elevated too
high with auger in raised position, the balance of weight quickly transfers to the
discharge end, causing it to upend. Ensure proper anchoring/support.
7. When operating auger in the raised position, rest the discharge end lightly on the bin
roof, or tie to bin to prevent wind from toppling auger. When operating the auger in a
freestanding position, anchor the intake end.
8. Anchor and/or support auger during operation.
• When lower half of auger empties of grain, the weight balance transfers to upper
end of auger, which can cause upending.
9. Refer to “Lowering & Completion” on page 53 for correct lowering procedure.
Do not use auger as a hoist to raise any object regardless of weight.
This will create an unsafe condition and will void warranty.
