Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Table 6-1 Troubleshooting guide
Problem
Possible Cause Solution
Capacity is too low.
There may not be enough grain reaching
the auger.
Make sure the intake has not bridged
over, restricting flow. The flighting at the
intake should be covered with grain for
maximum capacity.
The auger is moving too slowly.
Check the auger speed. Low capacity will
result from speeds slower than
recommended.
The sweep flight and
shield are no longer
moving.
Too much drag.
Check the clearance between the shield
and the bin floor. Make sure there is room
for the auger to move. Adjusting the
shield may be necessary.
Worn sweep wheel.
The sweep wheel wears down over time.
Replace the wheel.
Unconditioned grain.
Moisture and/or insects can cause the
grain to harden or “Cake-up”. Disconnect
and lock out the power to the auger
before going into the bin to correct this
problem or to address any other problem.
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