Everyday Operation - HARVEST H1384XT Operator's Manual

Gradually begin to feed grain into the intake hopper, bringing the speed of the
PTO to 200 RPM. Do not over-feed the hopper on initial loads; keep the feed of
the grain at half capacity. After the auger tube is polished and runs smoothly,
proceed to unload at full speed (at but not to exceed 540 RPM for maximum
efficiency).
Upon completion of initial run, slow down until the auger is empty of grain, and
stop auger. Lock out the power source and conduct a complete inspection of
the auger, following the pre-operation checklist. After the initial start up and
inspection, the auger should be shut down and inspected at least three times
during the first hours of operation. Once your auger is broken in, the pre-
operation checklist should be part of the daily routine before you operate the
auger.

4.4 Everyday Operation

WARNING:
When auger is in operation, keep your hands, clothing, and other objects
away from intake hopper, drive chains, and all other parts of auger to avoid
personal injury.
For normal auger operations, the following procedure and safety precautions
are strongly recommended:
Complete the pre-operation checklist before using your auger.
Remember to ground motor before using auger if an electric motor is being
used.
When using the auger, work with another trained operator present to monitor
the operation and help with a shutdown in case of an emergency. Monitor the
auger during operation for vibration and abnormal noises. If anything out of the
ordinary is noted, shut down and lock out the auger, determine the source, and
correct before continuing operation.
Keep the hopper full and running at 540 RPM for maximum capacity. Pour grain
in the middle of hopper, closest to the tube for best results.
Run the auger only when moving material. Running the auger without grain
moving through causes unnecessary wear.
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