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6.6. Restarting with a Full Tube
When the auger is shut down inadvertently or due to an emergency, the tube may still be filled with grain.
1. With the power source locked out, remove as much of the grain as possible from the tube and intake using
a shop vacuum or other tool. Do not use your hands.
Starting under load may result in damage to the auger.
2. If guards or covers have been opened or removed, close or replace them before restarting the unit.
3. If the auger tube is full of grain, it may be necessary to tighten the drive belts slightly to handle the heavier
than normal loads.
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Gas Drive Models:
If the auger tube is full of grain, do not restart at full speed. Engage the drive at low
power, gradually increasing until normal operating speed is reached.
5. Once the auger has been started, you may resume normal operation.
6.7. Bin Level Indicators
These augers are fast and bins fill up quickly. A full bin will cause auger to plug, which can damage the flighting
and other drive components. Installing quality grain-level indicators on your bins will allow you to monitor bin
filling and help prevent damage to your auger.
6.8. Use of Grain Spreaders
Many grain spreaders cannot handle the large capacity of some augers and can cause the auger to plug,
damaging the flighting and other drive components. This type of damage is not covered by warranty. To avoid
this:
• Make sure spreader is turned on and operating.
• When using a flex down spout, center auger spout above spreader and do not lower auger spout into
spreader.
• Suspend the spreader lower from bin ceiling leaving extra room for excess grain to flow over the spreader.
• Get a larger spreader, if available.
• Remove the spreader.
6.9. Shutdown
When operation has been completed:
1. Once the auger is clear of grain, lock out the power source.
2. Lower the auger fully.
3. Clean out any remaining grain from the auger with a vacuum or sweep out.
4. Clean the entire work area.
5. Remove anchors, supports, and chocks.
6. OPERATION
STX2 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER