Auger Preload

1. Position auger tube between storage posts (A) or auger sling.

A-Storage Posts

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2. Lift auger into rest position on latch plate (A). Leave latch arm open.

3. Loosen latch plate hardware (B), support strap hardware (F) and offset cam washer hardware (D).

IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow auger arm (G) to raise more than 26 mm (1 in.) or damage to auger may occur.

4. Raise outside end of latch plate (A) until the auger arm (G) STARTS to deflect upward APPROXIMATELY 13 mm (0.5 in.). Tighten latch plate hardware (B).

5. Tighten hardware (F) on support strap (E).

6. Rotate offset cam washer (C) to contact plate edge and tighten hardware (D). Offset cam washer retains latch plate in adjusted position.

A-Latch Plate
B-Plate Hardware
C-Offset Cam Washer
D-Offset Cam Washer Hardware
E-Support Strap
F-Support Strap Hardware
G-Auger Arm

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7. Close latch arm (A). Auger arm should have more upward deflection when the latch is closed.

8. Open latch and lift auger tube off plate, lowering hopper to the ground.

9. To check latch adjustment, lift auger tube onto plate and close latch. Latch should close firmly, but not require excessive force. If latch is extremely hard to close, lower the latch plate slightly.

A-Latch Arm

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