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Read this “Operations” section thoroughly. Acquaint
yourself with the adjustments required to obtain
efficient and trouble-free operations.
IMPORTANT: Know and understand safety rules
before operating or servicing this machine. Review
“SAFETY” section in this manual if necessary.
PREPARING HYDRAULIC SUPPLY
1. Before operating unit, be sure that you refer to
tractor’s or the hydraulic supply’s operating
manual on proper operating procedures of the
hydraulics.
2. Be sure to check the hydraulic reservoir for
proper levels of fluid.
3. Be sure that hydraulic system meets the
specifications outlined under “Performance” later
in this section.
CONNECTING GRAVITY BOX TO TRANSPORT VEHICLE
4. Be sure to hitch tractor or truck to gravity box
securely. Use safety chains and SMV signs
during on-road use.
5. Connect hydraulic supply lines to auger
hydraulic lines by using a sealant tape and
tighten securely. Be sure that the auger control
is in the off position (Fig. 1-1).
WARNING! DO NOT DISCONNECT
HYDRAULIC COUPLERS WHEN HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM IS PRESSURIZED. BE SURE TO
RELIEVE ALL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE BEFORE
DISCONNECTING ANY LINES BETWEEN THE
AUGER AND THE HYDRAULIC SUPPLY.
FAILURE TO DUE SO COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.
PREPARING AUGER
6. Remove transport chain (Fig. 1-2) which
secures auger to transport bracket and raise
auger to clear bracket. Be sure to securely
brace the auger when raising out of transport
bracket because auger will tend to drop towards
the center.
CAUTION! BE SURE TO MAINTAIN A FIRM
GRIP OF THE WINCH HANDLE AT ALL TIMES
WHEN LOWERING AUGER TUBE. BE SURE TO
ENGAGE RATCHET PAW (ON WINCH) INTO
POSITION WHEN WINCHING IS COMPLETE, OR
AUGER WILL DROP SUDDENLY WHEN HANDLE
IS RELEASED.
NOTE: Always check that the safety cable and
winch are connected securely and are not damaged.
Also, be sure clean out door is closed.
NOTE: Refer to winch and cable installation, see
“Winch Assembly“ in Section III.
7. Position auger over area to be filled and turn
control valve to the ON position. Be sure that
auger is rotating in the forward direction. If the
FIG. 1-1
FIG. 1-2
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