Positioning Auger

IMPORTANT: To avoid contact with left-hand front tire of a tow-behind cart, hopper must be stored with closed side facing out, away from cart frame.

Hopper (A) is rotated so closed side is facing away from cart and secured with spring-loaded pin (B). With hopper turned to this position, rain can not collect in the bottom.

A-Hopper
B-Spring-Loaded Pin

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Auger storage/transport latch (A) is closed on tube and held by spring-loaded pin. Lever is down when latch is closed.

A-Storage/Transport Latch

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Swing link lock (A) is engaged to restrict movement.

A-Swing Link Lock

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Rear of auger tube is captured between storage posts (A).

A-Storage Posts

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CAUTION: To avoid injury when opening latch, stand to the inside of the auger, out of the tube's release path to the ground.

Bystanders should also be cleared from the tube's release path as they could be injured if the auger slides off the rest bracket when the latch is opened.

1. Standing to the inside of the auger tube, release lock pin (A) and push up on lever to open hook and release storage latch (B). Auger tube should rest on top of latch bracket.

2. Using both hands for control, slide auger tube off bracket, gently lowering hopper to the ground.

A-Lock Pin
B-Storage Latch

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NOTE: Hopper (A) is held in adjusted position by spring-loaded lock pin (B).

3. Pull down on spring-loaded lock pin (B) handle until released from hole in sleeve. Rotate hopper (A) to filling/emptying position. Align closest hole with pin and release pin to lock hopper.

A-Hopper
B-Spring-Loaded Lock Pin

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CAUTION: Avoid crushing injuries. Keep hands and fingers away from hinge area when positioning auger.

4. Use any one of three handholds to position auger.

• Lock tube (A)
• Hopper handle (B)
• Top outside lip of the hopper (C)

A-Lock Tube
B-Hopper Handle
C-Outside Hopper Lip

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5. Pull hopper toward front of cart, pivoting straight support arm away from frame, until outlet end of tube clears storage posts. Set arm position lock pin into holes 1 or 2 for filling operations or holes 3, 4 or 5 for tank emptying.

6. Pivot hopper around to the outside of cart, positioning outlet hose near lid of empty tank.

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7. If unable to position outlet hose near tank lid, release swing link lock (A) to improve maneuverability.

A-Swing Link Lock

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CAUTION: Stop fan before opening tank lid. Lid may fly upward if opened while fan is operating.

Avoid exposure to airborne chemicals. Dust and fumes will be exhausted if tank lid is opened while tank is pressurized.

2. Reset selector valve from "FAN" to "AUGER" position before climbing to tank lid platform.

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3. Release and rotate tank lid. Position auger tube so outlet hose (A) is over tank opening.

A-Outlet Hose

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IMPORTANT: Before filling, check inside tanks and remove any obstructions, such as rocks, twigs, sticks, or straw, from meter inlet openings.

IMPORTANT: Use of clean dry product is recommended for best metering. Do not use seeds treated with liquid inoculents.

NOTE: Depending on product quality, agitator shaft may need to be set for more aggressive agitation. See Operating Machine-Product Metering section for further information.

IMPORTANT: If meter cartridge assembly is removed, be sure half-width disconnect handles are up (blocking product passages to meter) and that cleanout panels are in place and locked before filling tank.

4. Operate auger control valve (A) to fill tank. Valve on 203 mm (8 in.) auger can also be operated from the outlet end.

NOTE: See Operating Machine-Air System section for inspection and adjustment procedures of tank seals and lids.

5. After filling:

• Wipe product overflow from lid seal.
• Inspect lid seal.
• Rotate lid over opening until it contacts stop.
• Make sure lid is not clamped down on lid centering brackets.
• Push down on handle to lock lid.

A-Auger Control Valve

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1. Set arm position lock pin into either hole 3 (rear tank), hole 4 (middle tank) or hole 5 (front tank) for the tank being emptied.

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NOTE: To place hopper under front meter, it may be necessary to release swing link lock (A).

2. Place hopper under meter cleanout panels.

A-Swing Link Lock

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IMPORTANT: Should disconnect handles feel jammed or locked up and not operate smoothly, they can usually be "worked" free using short up-and-down strokes at the start. Working the handles up-and-down loosens caked-on residue that may be preventing smooth operation.

3. Push both half-width disconnect handles (A) up to close off meter feed passages.

A-Half-Width Disconnect Handles

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4. Remove cover plate (A) from meter rate check ports, located on underside of stationary manifold (B).

A-Cover Plate
B-Stationary Manifold

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5. Turn lock handle (A) up, and pull forward, to release lock cam.

6. Turn meter (B) handle counterclockwise to release from lock tab (C).

7. Pull meter (B) cartridge from housing.

A-Lock Handle
B-Meter
C-Lock Tab

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8. Install cleanout plug (A).

9. On stationary double-shoot machine make sure slide is set to lower set of product runs.

A-Cleanout Plug

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10. Position auger under meter that is being cleaned out.

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NOTE: Product will flow when handles are pushed down.

11. Push both half-width disconnect handles (A) down to open meter feed passages.

A-Half-Width Disconnect Handles

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12. Operate auger control valve to empty hopper until product flow stops.

13. If complete cleanout is desired, refer to METER CLEANOUT PROCEDURE in Product Metering System section.

NOTE: When closing cleanout panels, slide panels to the outside of meter housing before locking. If panels are to the inside, half-width disconnect levers can bind on panels and not open or close completely when operated.

14. When finished emptying, check seals on cleanout panels and return to meter housing. Position panels to the outside, push against housing and rotate levers up to lock in place.

A-Half-Width Disconnect Handles
B-Lock Levers

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To return auger to storage position, reverse the order of operational steps previously described. You need to:

1. Reset swing link lock (A) to engaged, storage position.

2. Release arm position lock pin from hole.

CAUTION: Avoid auger damage. Auger storage latch must be properly adjusted to prevent damage/wear to the auger and sling. See AUGER PRELOAD in this section.

3. While moving hopper to the front of the cart, push support arm to frame and position outlet end of auger tube between storage posts.

CAUTION: Avoid auger damage. Before transporting, place auger hopper in transport position and fully engage the locking pin.

IMPORTANT: To avoid contact with left-hand front tire of a tow-behind cart, hopper must be stored with closed side facing away from cart frame.

4. Release lock pin and rotate hopper so closed side is out, away from cart. Reset pin to hold hopper in transport position.

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CAUTION: Auger tube is heavy. To avoid injury, use your legs for lifting.

5. On solid footing, grasp lock handle with both hands, and using your legs for lifting, raise auger tube onto latch bracket (A).

A-Latch Bracket

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CAUTION: Avoid roadway collisions. Before transporting, secure auger in the storage position.

6. Push lock tube into open latch. Release lock pin and pull lever down to rotate auger latch (A) clockwise, locking auger in storage position. Make sure spring loaded pin fully engages in lock hole.

7. Place a catch pail under hopper and operate auger in reverse to remove remaining product from auger tube.

8. Set selector valve to FAN position.

IMPORTANT: Avoid machine damage. Ensure selector valve is in FAN position.

9. To clean out product residue from bottom of hopper, insert a long stick or pry bar through guard screen and chip or scrape away caked on material. This should only be done with selector valve set in FAN position.

A-Auger Latch

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