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Grain augers x 91'-111'
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GRAIN AUGERS
MK 100/130 PLUS X 91' - 111'
ASSEMBLY & OPERATION MANUAL
Read this manual before using product. Failure
Part Number: 30260 R0
to follow instructions and safety precautions can
Revised: 12/3/10
result in serious injury, death, or property
damage. Keep manual for future reference.

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  • Page 1 GRAIN AUGERS MK 100/130 PLUS X 91’ - 111’ ASSEMBLY & OPERATION MANUAL Read this manual before using product. Failure Part Number: 30260 R0 to follow instructions and safety precautions can Revised: 12/3/10 result in serious injury, death, or property damage.
  • Page 2 This product has been designed and constructed according to general engineering standards . Other local regulations may apply and must be followed by the operator. We strongly recommend that all personnel associated with this equipment be trained in the correct operational and safety procedures required for this product. Periodic reviews of this manual with all employees should be standard practice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ LUS X TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction .......................... 5 2. Safety First..........................7 2.1. General Safety ......................8 2.2. Assembly Safety....................... 9 2.3. Operation Safety ...................... 9 2.4. PTO Safety......................10 2.5.
  • Page 4 ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ LUS X TABLE OF CONTENTS 5. Operation ..........................49 5.1. Pre-Operational Checklist..................49 5.2. Auger Drive & Lockout.................... 49 5.3. Operating Procedure ....................50 5.3.1. Start-Up and Break In ................50 5.3.2.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. I ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS NTRODUCTION MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ LUS X 1. Introduction Congratulations. As the new owner of a grain auger, you will be working with equipment designed to complement and improve your farming operation. Before using this auger, please read this manual and all safety labels and familiarize yourself with the various features of the machine and the necessary precautions for efficient and safe operation.
  • Page 6 1. I NTRODUCTION ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ LUS X 30260 R0...

  • Page 7: Safety First

    2. S ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS AFETY IRST MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ LUS X 2. Safety First The Safety Alert symbol to the left identifies important safety messages on the product and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibil- ity of personal injury or death.

  • Page 8: General Safety

    2. S AFETY IRST ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS 2.1. G MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ ENERAL AFETY LUS X 2.1. GENERAL SAFETY Important: The general safety section includes instructions that apply to all safety practices. Any instructions specific to a certain safety practice (e.g., assembly safety), can be found in the appropriate section.

  • Page 9: Assembly Safety

    2. S ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS AFETY IRST MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ 2.2. A LUS X SSEMBLY AFETY • Follow good shop practices: • keep service area clean and dry • be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded •...

  • Page 10: Pto Safety

    2. S AFETY IRST ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS 2.4. PTO S MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ AFETY LUS X Figure 2.1 2.4. PTO SAFETY • Never use a PTO driveline without a rotating shield in good working order. • Ensure PTO driveline is securely attached at both ends before operating. •...

  • Page 11: Hydraulic Safety

    2. S ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS AFETY IRST MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ 2.5. H LUS X YDRAULIC AFETY 2.5. HYDRAULIC SAFETY • Wear proper hand and face protection when searching for hydraulic leaks. Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin, causing serious injury like gangrene.

  • Page 12: Transport & Placement Safety

    2. S AFETY IRST ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS 2.6. T & P MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ RANSPORT LACEMENT AFETY LUS X 2.6. TRANSPORT & PLACEMENT SAFETY • Transport auger in full down position with slight tension on cable. • Properly place hitch pin and securely attach safety chain.

  • Page 13: Maintenance Safety

    PTO driveline shields, winches, and lift cables must meet ASABE standards or serious injury may result. Use of unauthorized parts will void warranty. If in doubt, contact Westfield or your Westfield dealer. • Do not modify any auger components without authorization from Westfield.
  • Page 14 2. S AFETY IRST ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS 2.8. S MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ AFETY ECAL OCATIONS LUS X PLACED ON MACHINE NOTE: INCLINED HOPPER BEHIND GUARD SHOWN DECAL #27709 DECAL #17093 (ON LOW PROFILE ONLY) DECAL #17101 DECAL #17098 DECAL #17398 DECAL #17096 DECAL #17097...
  • Page 15 2. S ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS AFETY IRST MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ 2.8. S LUS X AFETY ECAL OCATIONS DECAL #17099 DECAL #17107 DECAL #17377 DECAL #18971 DECAL #17378 DECAL #18859 DECAL #17094 DECAL #19960 DECAL #17101 PLACED ON MACHINE BEHIND GUARD DECAL #27709 DECAL #17531...
  • Page 16 2. S AFETY IRST ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS 2.8. S MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ AFETY ECAL OCATIONS LUS X DECAL #17698 DECAL #28615 Figure 2.4 Important: Please review the decals shown. If your auger does not have these decals, they are available upon request.
  • Page 17 4. T & P ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS RANSPORT LACEMENT MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ 4.1. T LUS X RANSPORT ROCEDURE 4. Transport & Placement 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.
  • Page 18 4. T & P RANSPORT LACEMENT ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS 4.2. P MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ LACEMENT ROCEDURE LUS X 4. Raise intake feed hopper into transport position by attaching cable hook to the handle on the side of the hopper, then fully raise hopper with intake side facing toward main auger.
  • Page 19 4. T & P ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS RANSPORT LACEMENT MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ 4.2. P LUS X LACEMENT ROCEDURE Important: Use a type of hitch pin (see Figure 4.2) that will not allow auger to separate from towing vehicle. 3.
  • Page 20 4. T & P RANSPORT LACEMENT ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS 4.2. P MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ LACEMENT ROCEDURE LUS X Important: The hydraulic cylinders are shipped without oil and must be charged with oil before auger is put into operation. See the “How to Charge the Lift System” on page 63 for charging instructions.
  • Page 21 4. T & P ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS RANSPORT LACEMENT MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ 4.2. P LUS X LACEMENT ROCEDURE 12. Fully lower hopper to the ground and remove lift cable from the hopper. 13. See Section “Lowering & Completion” on page 53 for correct lowering procedure.
  • Page 22 4. T & P RANSPORT LACEMENT ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS 4.2. P MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ LACEMENT ROCEDURE LUS X 30260 R0...

  • Page 23: Operation

    If shearbolt in the PTO driveline fails, shut down and lock out tractor to replace bolt. The MK100 uses a 5/16” x 1" grade 8 bolt through the shank shear. Part #17126 includes nut. The MK130 uses a 3/8” x 1” grade 8 bolt through the shank shear.

  • Page 24: Operating Procedure

    5. O PERATION ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS 5.3. O MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ PERATING ROCEDURE LUS X Drive Type Before Operation Lockout Before starting, ensure Shut off tractor’s engine and remove • PTO driveline is securely attached to key or coil wire from the tractor and jackshaft tractor.

  • Page 25: Operating With A Full Load

    5. O ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS PERATION MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ 5.3. O LUS X PERATING ROCEDURE After initial start-up and inspection, auger should be operated and inspected at least 3 more times during the first 10 hours of operation. NOTICE Running auger empty at high speeds results in excessive wear.

  • Page 26: Shutdown

    5. O PERATION ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS 5.3. O MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ PERATING ROCEDURE LUS X USE OF GRAIN SPREADERS: Many grain spreaders cannot handle the large capacity of some augers. Some augers plug, causing damage to the flighting and other drive components.

  • Page 27: Boot

    5. O ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS PERATION MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ 5.3. O LUS X PERATING ROCEDURE 5.3.4. L & C OWERING OMPLETION After operation: 1. Clean entire work area. 2. Remove all supports and chocks. 3. Move auger out of working position and lower fully (see shaded box that follows for lowering procedure).
  • Page 28 5. O PERATION ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS 5.3. O MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ PERATING ROCEDURE LUS X 30260 R0...

  • Page 29: Maintenance & Storage

    6. M & S ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS AINTENANCE TORAGE MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ 6.1. G LUS X ENERAL AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 6. Maintenance & Storage 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.

  • Page 30: Mechanical Drive System

    6. M & S AINTENANCE TORAGE ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS 6.2. M MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ ECHANICAL RIVE YSTEM LUS X Area Maintenances Procedure Frequency Keep a film of grease on gears. Regularly Oil the bushings, drum shaft, and ratchet. Take care not to get oil or grease on brake discs.
  • Page 31 6. M & S ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS AINTENANCE TORAGE MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ 6.2. M LUS X ECHANICAL RIVE YSTEM Area Maintenance Procedures Frequency Bottom Chain Keep drive chain tension adjusted to about 1/4” deflection by loos- Regularly Drive ening the four bolts on lower bearing, then re-tighten.

  • Page 32: Storage

    PTO driveline shields, winches and lift cables Must meet ASAE standards or serious injury may result. Use of unauthorized parts will void warranty. If in doubt, contact Westfield or your Westfield dealer. Do not modify any auger components.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    7. T ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS ROUBLESHOOTING MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ LUS X 7. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy Determine if noise originates in main or swing away section of auger. Disconnecting the chain from the sprocket drive can assist in narrowing down the source of the problem.
  • Page 34 Early series cross-link or non- Ensure new “E” series cross links and genuine Westfield part used. Westfield replacement parts are used. Telescoping part of PTO shaft Pull out or lengthen tractor drawbar to maintain bottoming out.
  • Page 35 91’ - 111’ LUS X Problem Possible Cause Remedy Replace with correct part number. Westfield Incorrect shear bolt type. shear bolts are specifically designed to provide correct driveline protection. Frequent use of an incorrect shear bolt size can Shear bolt hole worn out-of- wear the mounting hole creating a “scissor...
  • Page 36 7. T ROUBLESHOOTING ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ LUS X 30260 R0...

  • Page 37: Appendix

    The MK 91'/111' auger is elevated with 2, specially designed, single-acting hydraulic cylinders and cables.The following table lists the psi required to raise specific auger sizes (as determined by Westfield testing). These tests used a hydraulic pressure gauge (4000 psi maximum rating) and are solely intended to be used as a guide.

  • Page 38: Intake Feed Hopper Hydraulics

    Series 50 tractors with double hydraulic levers have the kit pre-installed. Note: The problem discussed in this section may exist on tractors other than the John Deere. Should you experience this situation, contact your tractor dealer or Westfield Industries. 30260 R0...
  • Page 39 8. A ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS PPENDIX MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ 8.3. I LUS X NTAKE OPPER YDRAULICS Figure 8.1 30260 R0...
  • Page 40 8. A PPENDIX ESTFIELD RAIN UGERS 8.3. I MK 100/130 P 91’ - 111’ NTAKE OPPER YDRAULICS LUS X 30260 R0...

  • Page 41: Warranty

    Company, or to our factory, with transportation charges prepaid. This warranty does not obligate Westfield Industries Ltd. to bear the cost of labor in replacing defective parts. Any defects must be reported to the Company before the end of the one year period.
  • Page 42 Westfield is a Division of Ag Growth Industries LP Part of the Ag Growth International Inc. Group P.O. Box 39 Rosenort, Manitoba, Canada R0G 1W0 Phone: (866) 467-7207 (Canada & USA) Fax: (866) 768-4852 website: www.grainaugers.com email: sales@grainaugers.com © Ag Growth Industries Limited Partnership 2009...

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