WESTFIELD - GRAIN AUGERS 6. MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
MK 100/130 PLUS X 91’ - 111’ 6.1. GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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6.Maintenance & Storage
Proper maintenance habits on the MK auger mean a longer life, better efficiency,
and safer operation.
6.1. GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Please follow the guidelines below.
Warning: Before continuing, please reread the safety information relevant to this section at
the beginning of this manual. Failure to follow the safety instructions can result in serious
injury, death, or property damage.
Area Maintenances Procedure Frequency
General
While auger is in use, observe the “Pre-Operational Checklist” on
page 49.
Daily
General
Check all operating, lifting, and transport components. Replace
damaged or worn parts before using auger.
For replacement instructions, see “Assembly” on page 17.
Regularly
Intake Hopper
Angle Drive
Lubricate the angle drive with high-temperature grease.
If the angle drive in hopper runs hot AFTER the recommended
break-in period, this may mean the angle drive is not properly
aligned. To align, lock out power, loosen the bolts securing the
angle drive, and then adjust or shim up until the flight can be
easily rotated by hand.
After every 8
hours of use
Hydraulic Hose
Using cardboard as a backdrop, check hose and hose coupler for
leaks, wear, and damage. Replace if necessary. See “Hydraulic
Safety” on page 11.
Replacement hose and hose ends must have a minimum
strength of 2750 psi (18,961 kPa) working pressure.
Frequently
Lift Cable
Check and replace if frayed or damaged. Make sure cable clamps
are secure.
Periodically
Cable Sheaves Oil sheave pins on lift cylinder. Twice/year
Truss Cables Adjust to keep auger tube reasonably straight. As necessary
Wheel Hubs Repack with lithium-based grease.
Every 2–3
years
Tire Pressure
Check with a pressure gauge. Pressure should be maintained
according to sidwall recommendations.
Monthly, or if
it seems low
Hopper Lift
Cable
Check and replace if frayed or damaged. Periodically
Hopper Lift
Cable Pulleys
Oil lightly for easier raising of hopper.
Several times
a year
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