What to do if the auger will not return to down position on J&M 1012 Farm Equipment?
- CChristopher MillerAug 4, 2025
If the auger on your J&M Farm Equipment won't return to the down position, several factors could be at play. First, check for dirt in the restrictor fittings outside the hydraulic cylinder and clean them. A faulty check valve could also be the culprit, requiring replacement. Ensure the feed gate is closed and that the limit switch on the feed gate indicator assembly is functioning correctly. Another potential cause is that the upper and lower flighting are locked together; in this case, the bearing on top of upper auger flighting needs adjusting to ensure there is a 1/8” (0,32cm) gap between the bottom of the top bearing and the top of the upper tube housing.