Wheatheart Swing Away Flex Auger User Manual

Part Number: 30651 R5Revised: May/13Read this manual before using product. Failure to follow instructions and safety precautions can result in serious

2. SAFETY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER2.3. OPERATION SAFETY 71’ - 111’10 30651 R5Figure 2.1 BIN

7. TROUBLESHOOTING WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 71’ - 111’102 30651 R5

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 8. APPENDIX71’ - 111’ 8.1. SPECIFICATIONS30651 R5 1038.Appendix8.1. SPECIFICATIONSImportant: Wheatheart Manufacturing reser

8. APPENDIX WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER8.2. BOLT TORQUE VALUES 71’ - 111’104 30651 R5Figure 8.1 8.2. BOLT TORQUE VALUES The tables shown below give co

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 8. APPENDIX71’ - 111’ 8.3. LIFT CYLINDER HYDRAULICS (111’)30651 R5 105Figure 8.2 Criss-Cross Pattern for Wheel Bolts 8.3.

8. APPENDIX WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER8.4. HOW TO CHARGE THE LIFT SYSTEM (111’ ONLY) 71’ - 111’106 30651 R5Note: Do not raise auger in high winds.1.

LIMITED WARRANTYWheatheart warrants to the buyer that the new machinery is free from defects in material and work-manship.This warranty is only effect

Wheatheart Part of the Ag Growth International Inc. GroupP.O. Box 39Rosenort, Manitoba, Canada R0G 1W0Phone: (866) 467-7207 (Canada & USA

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 2. SAFETY71’ - 111’ 2.4. PTO SAFETY30651 R5 112.4. PTO SAFETY• Never use a PTO driveline without a rotating shield in good

2. SAFETY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER2.6. TRANSPORT AND PLACEMENT SAFETY 71’ - 111’12 30651 R52.6. TRANSPORT AND PLACEMENT SAFETY• Transport auger in f

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 2. SAFETY71’ - 111’ 2.7. MAINTENANCE SAFETY30651 R5 13• Not intended for transport on public roads. If auger must be moved,

2. SAFETY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER2.8. SAFETY DECALS 71’ - 111’14 30651 R52.8.2. Safety Decal LocationsReplicas of the safety decals that are attach

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 2. SAFETY71’ - 111’ 2.8. SAFETY DECALS30651 R5 15Figure 2.3 DECAL #17096DECAL #17398DECAL #17099DECAL #17113DECAL #173

2. SAFETY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER2.8. SAFETY DECALS 71’ - 111’16 30651 R5Figure 2.4 SA Flex 111’ Figure 2.5 SA Flex 71’, 81’, 91’ DECAL #17698DE

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 2. SAFETY71’ - 111’ 2.8. SAFETY DECALS30651 R5 17Figure 2.6 Important: Please review the decals shown. If your auger does n

2. SAFETY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER2.8. SAFETY DECALS 71’ - 111’18 30651 R5DECAL # 27516DECAL # 17698DECAL # 28615DECAL # 17093DECAL # 17101DECAL # 2

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 2. SAFETY71’ - 111’ 2.8. SAFETY DECALS30651 R5 19DECAL # 17398DECAL # 17099DECAL # 17096DECAL # 17113DECAL # 17107DECAL # 1

This product has been designed and constructed according to general engineering standardsa. Other local regulations may apply and must be followed b

2. SAFETY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER2.8. SAFETY DECALS 71’ - 111’20 30651 R5

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.1. TUBES & FLIGHTING30651 R5 213.Assembly Before beginning assembly, familiarize yourself wit

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.1. TUBES & FLIGHTING 71’ - 111’22 30651 R5b. Slide the lift ram guide onto track on tube, then insert ram

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.1. TUBES & FLIGHTING30651 R5 235. 111’ only: Bolt the track ends together (Figure 3.3).6. Ad

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.1. TUBES & FLIGHTING 71’ - 111’24 30651 R514. Now, slide the middle and lower tube sections together and s

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.1. TUBES & FLIGHTING30651 R5 2521. Place bracket under middle of driveline with spacer and use

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.2. FLEX FRAME COMPONENTS 71’ - 111’26 30651 R525. Attach sprocket covers to flex frame boot with four 5/16” x

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.3. FLEX AUGER BOOT30651 R5 273.3. FLEX AUGER BOOT .Complete assembly in the order listed to prevent

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.3. FLEX AUGER BOOT 71’ - 111’28 30651 R56. Bolt chain guard on boot with four 5/16” x 3/4” bolts and locknuts

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.4. CONNECTING FLEX TUBE TO FLEX FRAME30651 R5 293.4. CONNECTING FLEX TUBE TO FLEX FRAME1. Place wi

TABLE OF CONTENTSWHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 71’ - 111’ 30651 R5 31. Introduction ...

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.5. ADJUSTABLE TOWBAR 71’ - 111’30 30651 R55. Adjust the position of the flex tube support, so that the lock pi

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.6. DISCHARGE SPOUT & THRUST ADJUSTER30651 R5 313. Install the PTO cradle bracket on the front

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.7. TRUSS 71’–91’ 71’ - 111’32 30651 R53.7. TRUSS 71’–91’1. Fasten the 3 cable bridges (5) to the brackets (6)

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.7. TRUSS 71’–91’30651 R5 334. Pull the long truss cable (2):• over the cable bridges (7)• around t

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.7. TRUSS 71’–91’ 71’ - 111’34 30651 R5Note: If there isn’t enough cable, loosen the clamps on the opposite eye

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.8. TRUSS 111’30651 R5 353.8. TRUSS 111’ When assembling the truss system, do not tighten any bolts

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.8. TRUSS 111’ 71’ - 111’36 30651 R5Figure 3.18

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.8. TRUSS 111’30651 R5 373.8.1. CABLE TRUSSING 1. Attach an eyebolt to one end of each of two truss

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.9. SCISSOR LIFT FRAME (71’–91’) 71’ - 111’38 30651 R5Figure 3.21 3.9. SCISSOR LIFT FRAME (71’–91’)3.9.1. SCIS

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.9. SCISSOR LIFT FRAME (71’–91’)30651 R5 391. Wheel hub assembly:a. Remove any dirt or paint from s

TABLE OF CONTENTS WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 71’ - 111’4 30651 R54. Transport & Placement ...

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.9. SCISSOR LIFT FRAME (71’–91’) 71’ - 111’40 30651 R55. Attach the lower arms (8) to the axle (3) using two 3

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.9. SCISSOR LIFT FRAME (71’–91’)30651 R5 41Figure 3.23 65”(1.65 M)SKID PLATE1/2 X 1-1/4” BOLTSKID BA

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.9. SCISSOR LIFT FRAME (71’–91’) 71’ - 111’42 30651 R5Figure 3.24

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.9. SCISSOR LIFT FRAME (71’–91’)30651 R5 43Figure 3.25 TOP VIEW Figure 3.26 Top & Side ViewUV

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.9. SCISSOR LIFT FRAME (71’–91’) 71’ - 111’44 30651 R5Figure 3.27 Top ViewFigure 3.28 Top ViewFigure 3.29

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.9. SCISSOR LIFT FRAME (71’–91’)30651 R5 45 3.9.2. ATTACHING TO TUBE1. Remove the stand from the in

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.9. SCISSOR LIFT FRAME (71’–91’) 71’ - 111’46 30651 R54. Raise the tube at point “A” so the discharge end is a

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.9. SCISSOR LIFT FRAME (71’–91’)30651 R5 47Figure 3.30 12. Remove the lifting device at point “B” an

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.10. TRANSPORT UNDERCARRIAGE (111’) 71’ - 111’48 30651 R53.10. TRANSPORT UNDERCARRIAGE (111’) See Figure 3.32.1

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.10. TRANSPORT UNDERCARRIAGE (111’)30651 R5 49.Figure 3.32 (120” LONG)(3.05 m)(3.18 m)

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 1. INTRODUCTION71’ - 111’ 30651 R5 51.IntroductionThank you for purchasing a Wheatheart grain auger. Before using, please

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.10. TRANSPORT UNDERCARRIAGE (111’) 71’ - 111’50 30651 R5Figure 3.33 9. Lower auger intake to the ground.10. Ra

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.11. LIFT CABLES (111’)30651 R5 51Figure 3.34 13. Fasten flat braces (B) to first set of holes (furt

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.12. LIFT CYLINDER HYDRAULIC HOSES (111’) 71’ - 111’52 30651 R5Note: Although the lift cables are factory insta

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.12. LIFT CYLINDER HYDRAULIC HOSES (111’)30651 R5 533. Secure the solid connector end of the long (

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.13. HYDRAULICS (71’–91’) 71’ - 111’54 30651 R5Figure 3.37 11. Place both hoses into retaining brackets welded

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.13. HYDRAULICS (71’–91’)30651 R5 553. Pin the cylinders in place using 1” x 3-3/8” cylinder pins (

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.13. HYDRAULICS (71’–91’) 71’ - 111’56 30651 R53.13.2. HYDRAULIC CYLINDER PLUMBINGNote: Refer to Appendix for h

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.14. PTO (CV) DRIVELINE30651 R5 57Figure 3.40 3.14. PTO (CV) DRIVELINE1. Clean PTO driveline and dr

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.15. LOW PROFILE HOPPER 71’ - 111’58 30651 R53. Making sure eyes are protected, carefully tap in roll pin. Tig

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.15. LOW PROFILE HOPPER30651 R5 59Figure 3.42 Figure 3.43 7. Tighten set screws on u-joints, then c

1. INTRODUCTION WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 71’ - 111’6 30651 R5

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.15. LOW PROFILE HOPPER 71’ - 111’60 30651 R53.15.1. STEERING ASSEMBLYImportant: Hoppers can be set up for use

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.15. LOW PROFILE HOPPER30651 R5 61Figure 3.45 Right Side Setup Figure 3.46 Right Side Setup3/8” X 2”

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.15. LOW PROFILE HOPPER 71’ - 111’62 30651 R5Figure 3.47 Right Side SetupFigure 3.48 Steering Stop Placement o

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.15. LOW PROFILE HOPPER30651 R5 63Figure 3.49 Left Side SetupFigure 3.50Figure 3.51Figure 3.52

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.15. LOW PROFILE HOPPER 71’ - 111’64 30651 R5 Figure 3.50 Left Side SetupFigure 3.51 Left Side Setup3/8” X 2” B

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.15. LOW PROFILE HOPPER30651 R5 65Figure 3.52 Left Side SetupFigure 3.53 Steering Stop Placement on

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.15. LOW PROFILE HOPPER 71’ - 111’66 30651 R55. Insert foldable handle over steering shaft; secure in place wi

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.15. LOW PROFILE HOPPER30651 R5 673.15.2. ATTACHING SWING TO FLEX AUGER1. Clean u-joint spline and l

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.15. LOW PROFILE HOPPER 71’ - 111’68 30651 R53. Thread cable through pulley on lift arm and wrap around the wi

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.15. LOW PROFILE HOPPER30651 R5 698. Check the alignment of the winch by watching the cable wrapping

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 2. SAFETY71’ - 111’ 2.1. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION30651 R5 72.Safety2.1. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATIONThe Safety Alert symbol

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.15. LOW PROFILE HOPPER 71’ - 111’70 30651 R5Figure 3.60 3.15.4. PLACING HOPPER INTO TRANSPORT POSITION1. Attac

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.16. FLEX AUGER HYDRAULICS30651 R5 713.16. FLEX AUGER HYDRAULICS Note: Hose layout is shown mounted

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.16. FLEX AUGER HYDRAULICS 71’ - 111’72 30651 R52. Loosely connect hydraulic hose holders to swing and flex tub

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.16. FLEX AUGER HYDRAULICS30651 R5 735. Continue to run hoses up flex tube and down flex frame and

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.16. FLEX AUGER HYDRAULICS 71’ - 111’74 30651 R59. Install two hose rings on swing tube spout with 5/16” X 3/4

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.16. FLEX AUGER HYDRAULICS30651 R5 7514. Secure other ends of hoses to flex tube cylinder as shown i

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.17. HITCH JACK 71’ - 111’76 30651 R53.17. HITCH JACK The jack is attached to the auger with a pin at the pivot

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY71’ - 111’ 3.18. AUGER-TO-TRACTOR HOOKUP30651 R5 77Since the auger and tractor become an integral unit during tr

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER3.18. AUGER-TO-TRACTOR HOOKUP 71’ - 111’78 30651 R53.18.2. HYDRAULIC HOSE COUPLERSCheck in your tractor manual o

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 4. TRANSPORT & PLACEMENT71’ - 111’ 4.1. TRANSPORT PROCEDURE30651 R5 794.Transport & PlacementThis auger is designed

2. SAFETY WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER2.2. ASSEMBLY SAFETY 71’ - 111’8 30651 R5YOU are responsible for the SAFE use and maintenance of your equipment. Y

4. TRANSPORT & PLACEMENT WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER4.1. TRANSPORT PROCEDURE 71’ - 111’80 30651 R5Figure 4.3 6. Place the swivel jack (on side of

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 4. TRANSPORT & PLACEMENT71’ - 111’ 4.2. PLACEMENT PROCEDURE30651 R5 814.2. PLACEMENT PROCEDURE1. Ensure PTO driveline

4. TRANSPORT & PLACEMENT WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER4.2. PLACEMENT PROCEDURE 71’ - 111’82 30651 R5b. Check that the area above and around the auger

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 4. TRANSPORT & PLACEMENT71’ - 111’ 4.2. PLACEMENT PROCEDURE30651 R5 839. Once auger is in position, chock wheels on bo

4. TRANSPORT & PLACEMENT WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER4.2. PLACEMENT PROCEDURE 71’ - 111’84 30651 R514. Using the hydraulic winch control valve, full

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 5. OPERATION71’ - 111’ 5.1. PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST30651 R5 875.Operation5.1. PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKLISTOperators must obs

5. OPERATION WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER5.3. OPERATING PROCEDURE 71’ - 111’88 30651 R55.3. OPERATING PROCEDURE5.3.1. START-UP & BREAK-INFigure 5.1

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 5. OPERATION71’ - 111’ 5.3. OPERATING PROCEDURE30651 R5 891. Ensure auger is properly placed and complete the pre-operatio

5. OPERATION WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER5.3. OPERATING PROCEDURE 71’ - 111’90 30651 R5Once auger is broken in, the checklist should be a part of the da

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 5. OPERATION71’ - 111’ 5.3. OPERATING PROCEDURE30651 R5 915.3.3. SHUTDOWNNORMAL SHUTDOWN1. Near the end of a load, decreas

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 2. SAFETY71’ - 111’ 2.3. OPERATION SAFETY30651 R5 9• Inspect lift cable before using auger. Replace if frayed or damaged. M

5. OPERATION WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER5.3. OPERATING PROCEDURE 71’ - 111’92 30651 R55.3.4. LOWERING AUGERAfter operation, move auger to next work/sto

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 5. OPERATION71’ - 111’ 5.3. OPERATING PROCEDURE30651 R5 93Figure 5.2 HYDRAULIC CYLINDERBALL VALVE (ON BACK OF HYDRAULIC CY

5. OPERATION WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER5.3. OPERATING PROCEDURE 71’ - 111’94 30651 R5Figure 5.3 11. Attach cable hook to the loops inside the hopper (

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 6. MAINTENANCE & STORAGE71’ - 111’ 6.1. GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES30651 R5 956.Maintenance & Storage6.1. GENERA

6. MAINTENANCE & STORAGE WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER6.1. GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 71’ - 111’96 30651 R5PTO DrivelineLubricate all 5 grease fi

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 6. MAINTENANCE & STORAGE71’ - 111’ 6.2. MECHANICAL DRIVE SYSTEM30651 R5 976.2. MECHANICAL DRIVE SYSTEMAreaMaintenance P

6. MAINTENANCE & STORAGE WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER6.3. STORAGE 71’ - 111’98 30651 R56.3. STORAGETO PROTECT AUGER IN STORAGE DURING THE OFF-SEASON

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 7. TROUBLESHOOTING71’ - 111’ 30651 R5 997.Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause RemedyExcessive noise or vibra-tion.*Reme

7. TROUBLESHOOTING WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 71’ - 111’100 30651 R5CV PTO failure.Try to determine the operation and maintenance habits of the owne

WHEATHEART - SA FLEX AUGER 7. TROUBLESHOOTING71’ - 111’ 30651 R5 101Lower bearings repeatedly fail.Bearings not receiving adequate grease.Check man