STX2 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER
31031 R1
3
CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 5
1.1. Serial Number Location............................................................................................................ 5
1.2. Intended Use ............................................................................................................................ 6
1.2.1 Misuse ........................................................................................................................ 6
2. Safety....................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words..................................................................................... 7
2.2. General Product Safety ............................................................................................................ 7
2.3. Rotating Flighting Safety .......................................................................................................... 8
2.4. Overhead Power Lines ............................................................................................................. 8
2.5. Upending .................................................................................................................................. 8
2.6. Rotating Parts Safety................................................................................................................ 8
2.7. Work Area Safety ..................................................................................................................... 9
2.8. Guards Safety ........................................................................................................................... 9
2.9. Raising and Lowering the Auger ............................................................................................ 10
2.10. Hand Winch Safety............................................................................................................... 10
2.11. Hydraulic Winch Safety ........................................................................................................ 10
2.12. Auger Stability ...................................................................................................................... 11
2.13. Towing the Auger ................................................................................................................. 11
2.14. Drives and Lockout Safety.................................................................................................... 11
2.14.1 Gas Engine Safety................................................................................................... 12
2.14.2 Electric Motor Safety.............................................................................................. 12
2.14.3 Hydraulic Power Safety .......................................................................................... 13
2.15. Tire Safety............................................................................................................................. 14
2.16. Battery Safety ....................................................................................................................... 14
2.17. Personal Protective Equipment............................................................................................ 15
2.18. Safety Equipment ................................................................................................................. 16
2.19. Safety Decals ........................................................................................................................ 16
2.19.1 Decal Installation/Replacement............................................................................. 16
2.19.2 Safety Decal Locations and Details ........................................................................ 16
3. Features................................................................................................................................................. 25
4. Transport............................................................................................................................................... 26
4.1. Transport Safety ..................................................................................................................... 26
4.2. Transport Preparation............................................................................................................ 27
4.3. Prepare the Mover Kit for Transport ..................................................................................... 27
4.4. Connect the Auger to the Towing Vehicle............................................................................. 28
5. Placement ............................................................................................................................................. 30
5.1. Placement Safety.................................................................................................................... 30
5.2. Positioning the Auger............................................................................................................. 30
5.3. Positioning the Auger with a Mover Kit................................................................................. 31
5.4. Hand Winch Operation .......................................................................................................... 34
5.5. Hydraulic Winch Operation.................................................................................................... 34
6. Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 36
6.1. Operation Safety .................................................................................................................... 36
6.2. Start-up and Break-in ............................................................................................................. 36
6.3. Operation - Electric Motor Models........................................................................................ 37
