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Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s
Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below.
Shut down and lock out all power sources before diagnosing any of the causes or
attempting any of the solutions below.
In the following section, we have listed some causes and solutions to some of the problems you may
encounter.
If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after having read through this section, please
contact your local dealer or distributor. Before you contact them, please have this operation manual
and the serial number from your machine ready.
Auger
Problem
Cause
Solution
Poor product flow.
Input speed is too slow.
Increase engine rpm.
Inadequate material flow from
truck or hopper.
Increase flow of material.
Flow into the hopper is
restricted.
Clear grating of obstructions.
Material is too wet or heavy.
Unloading rates are for dry grain.
Flighting is worn.
Repair or replace as required.
Belt Slipping
Identify the belt, adjust or replace as
required.
Excessive noise or
vibration.
*Remember to follow
proper break-in
procedures—flighting
may run rough until
tube is polished. If
noise is extreme from
outset or continuous
after several loads of
grain are fed, continue
with troubleshooting.
Chatter from wooden
bearings.
Spray penetrating lubricant between shaft
and bearing surface. Bearings will break in
over time. *If replacement of a bearing
becomes necessary, split bearings are
available to avoid having to slide all
bearings off driveshaft.
Truss cables incorrectly
adjusted. (when equipped)
Support end of auger and adjust cables so
auger is flat or curves slightly upwards.
See Maintenance.
Flighting peeled back due to
plugging.
Inspect spout end of auger for flighting
condition. Remove and replace flighting
sections as necessary.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
STX2 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER