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6300 Series Portable Grain Auger Operator’s Manual This manual applies to: AGI GrainMaxx: GMX 6385, GMX 6395, GMX 63105 LOOKING FOR PARTS? Check out our online Parts Catalog! Read this manual before using product. Failure to Part Number: 8210-00023 R0...
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This product has been designed and manufactured to meet general engineering standards. Other local regulations may apply and must be followed by the operator. All personnel must be trained in the correct operational and safety procedures for this product. Use the sign-off sheet below to record initial and periodic reviews of this manual with all personnel.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to review with new personnel. A sign-off form is provided on the inside front cover for your convenience. If any information in this manual is not understood or if you need additional information, please contact AGI or your representative for assistance.
1. INTRODUCTION 6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 1.2. Intended Use The auger is intended for use as listed below and described throughout this manual. Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use and is not covered by the warranty. Intended use for the auger: •...
6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2. SAFETY 2. Safety 2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury or death, carefully read the message that follows, and inform others.
2. SAFETY 6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2.3. Rotating Flighting Safety • KEEP AWAY from rotating flighting. • DO NOT remove or modify flighting guards, doors, or covers. Keep in good working order. Have replaced if damaged. • DO NOT operate the auger without all guards, doors, and covers in place.
6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2. SAFETY 2.7. Work Area Safety • Have another trained person nearby who can shut down the auger in case of accident. • The work area should be kept clear of bystanders, including children. •...
2. SAFETY 6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2.8. Guards Safety • Keep guards in place. Do not operate with guard removed. • Do not walk on, step on, or damage guards. • Lock out power before removing a guard. •...
6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2. SAFETY 2.11. Positioning the Auger • Transport and place equipment on reasonably level ground when raising, lowering, positioning, or operating. • Move the auger into position slowly. Do not unhitch and attempt to move by hand. •...
2. SAFETY 6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2.13.1 PTO Driveline Safety Drive • Keep body, hair, and clothing away from rotating PTO driveline. • Make certain the driveline shields telescope and rotate freely on driveline before attaching. • Make certain the driveline is securely attached at both ends. •...
6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2. SAFETY 2.13.2 Hydraulic Power Safety Power Source • Refer to the rules and regulations applicable to the power source operating your hydraulic drive. • Do not connect or disconnect hydraulic lines while system is under pressure.
2. SAFETY 6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2.14. Tire Safety Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion that may result in serious injury or death. • DO NOT attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to do the job.
6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2. SAFETY • Hearing Protection • Hard Hat Wear ear protection to prevent hearing Wear a hard hat to help protect your damage. head. • Dust Mask Wear a dust mask to prevent breathing potentially harmful dust.
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2. SAFETY 6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER P1513035 8110-00108 8110-00082 WARNING CAUTION WARNING 1. SHUT OFF PTO when retracting or Moving Parts extending swing to or from its fully will cause retracted position. severe injury. 2. Engaging spline shaft with PTO KEEP AWAY running will damage the machine.
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6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2. SAFETY WARNING WARNING CAUTION ROLLOVER / TRANSPORT HAZARD To prevent death or serious injury: To prevent serious injury or death: MOVING EQUIPMENT • Keep away from rotating cable drum and winch • Fully extend axles before raising tube. cable.
3. FEATURES 6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. Features Read this section to familiarize yourself with the basic component names and functions of the auger. Figure 3. Auger Features Table 2. Auger Features Item Item Description Description Spout Boot Tube Trussing Swing-Away Controls...
6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 4. TRANSPORT 4. Transport Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below. 4.1. Transport Safety • Check with local authorities regarding transport on public roads.
4. TRANSPORT 6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 4.2. Transport Preparation 1. It is not recommended that the auger be transported faster than 20 mph (32 km/h). Table 3 references the acceptable transport speed as per the ratio of tractor weight versus auger weight. See Specifications (Section 9.
6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 4. TRANSPORT Figure 5. Transport Position and Chain Attach 4.4. Preparing the Auger for Towing Follow all safety precautions when transporting the auger and use a proper towing vehicle. 1. Fully lower the auger. 2.
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4. TRANSPORT 6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER Figure 6. Hitch Positions Figure 7. Swing-Away Transport Position Item Description Safety Chain and Hook Winch Cable and Hook 8210-00023 R0...
6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 5. PLACEMENT 5. Placement Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below. 5.1. Placement Safety • The auger is not insulated, keep away from overhead power lines. Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
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5. PLACEMENT 6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 8. Move the jack into storage position. 9. Move the auger into working position slowly. Do not unhitch and attempt to move the auger by hand. 10. Back the auger up to the storage facility while it is in its lowered configuration. 11.
6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 5. PLACEMENT Figure 9. Auger Placement (Direct PTO Drive) Chock Wheels Chock Wheels Chock Wheels Chock Wheels Tractor Apply Parking Brakes 5.2.1 Raising and Lowering The intake hopper must be off the ground when raising and lowering the auger. Before using the hydraulic lift cylinder: •...
5. PLACEMENT 6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER Raising 1. Before connecting the hydraulic hose, wipe the hose coupler clean. Dirt in the hydraulic system can damage the cylinder o-rings and can cause leakage and failure of the system. 2. Connect the hydraulic hoses, ensure the connections are tight. Visually check for leaks, binding, flattening, kinks, or wear.
6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 5. PLACEMENT 2. Using the jack supplied, insert it into one of the jack stubs located on one end of the axle. Jack must be secured to jack stub using pin (attached to jack). 3.
5. PLACEMENT 6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER Measurements Between Drawbar and Driveline Since the auger and tractor become an integral unit during transport, placement, and operation, the configuration and measurements between the tractor drawbar and the tractor PTO driveline are very important.
6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 5. PLACEMENT Figure 13. Augers with 14' Swing Tube Assembly in Transport Position (Standard) Item Item Description Description Safety Chain and Hook Winch Cable and Hook 5.5.1 Swing-Away Hydraulic Winch Operation 1. Before connecting hose, wipe coupler clean. Dirt in the hydraulic system can damage the winch motor and can cause failure of the system.
5. PLACEMENT 6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 5.6. Grain Hopper Positioning The low-profile grain hopper is designed to be rolled into position to receive grain for transfer through the boot to the auger discharge spout. Ground clearance can be adjusted by raising or lowering the position of the hopper wheel axles.
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6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 5. PLACEMENT Turn down the tractor hydraulic flow to prevent damage to the swing-away and to prevent excessive heat buildup. 1. Lower the swing-away from the transport position, tilt the end of the hopper up so that the weight is on the power-swing tires and place it in the unloading position, roughly perpendicular to the auger.
6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 6. OPERATION 6. Operation Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below. 6.1. Operation Safety • Keep away from rotating and moving parts, including the auger/mixer flighting, drive components, shafts, and bearings.
6. OPERATION 6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 6.3. Operation - PTO Drive 1. Attach the PTO driveline securely to the tractor and confirm the connection to the auger shaft is secure. 2. Confirm the PTO driveline rotating shield and other shields/guards are in place and in good working order. 3.
6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 6. OPERATION 6.5. Restarting with a Full Tube When the auger is shut down inadvertently or due to an emergency, the tube may still be filled with grain. 1. With the power source locked out, remove as much of the grain as possible from the tube and intake using a shop vacuum or other tool.
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6. OPERATION 6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. Inspect all moving or rotating parts to see if anything has become entangled in them. Remove any entangled material. 4. Touch up all paint nicks and scratches to prevent rusting. 5. Check tire pressure and inflate. For inflation pressure, refer to Section 9.
6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 7. MAINTENANCE 7. Maintenance Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below. 7.1. Maintenance Safety • Keep components in good condition. Follow the maintenance procedures.
6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 7. MAINTENANCE 7.4. Lubricate the Equipment Your equipment can operate at top efficiency only if clean fluids and lubricants are used. Use clean containers to handle all fluids and lubricants. Store them in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 7. MAINTENANCE 7.5. Inspect Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings When equipped: 1. Pressurize the system. 2. Using a piece of cardboard or wood, run it along the length of the hose and around all fittings. Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure will cause serious injury if it penetrates the skin surface.
7. MAINTENANCE 6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER To Replace the Lift Cable: 1. Unwind the winch drum until the cable is slack and remove the cable clamps. 2. Free the cable from the winch and pulleys. 3. Remove the cable clamps that secure the hook in place. 4.
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6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 7. MAINTENANCE Figure 21. Mover Chain Collector Chain 1. Remove the cover plate. 2. Check the chain slack at the middle of the longest span. It should move no more than 1/4”. Adjust the chain roller as required.
7. MAINTENANCE 6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2. Oil the roller chain. Figure 23. Lower Gearbox Drive Chain 7.8. Check Upper and Lower Gearbox Oil Levels Gearbox Access Upper Gearbox: Unfasten latches, open spout-head lid, and service gearbox as required. Lower Gearbox: Open square service door and service gearbox as required.
6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 7. MAINTENANCE 7. Add oil until the gearbox is half full (center of cross shaft) and replace filler plug. A flexible funnel may be required. Gearbox should be level when checking or refilling. Do not overfill. 8.
7. MAINTENANCE 6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 7.12. Check/Adjust the Truss Cables Check the auger tube for side-to-side straightness, no slack in the cables, and a just noticeable upward deflection of the discharge end. During operation, it is normal for the tube to deflect downward. Follow the procedure below to keep cables tight and the tube in the correct position.
6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 7. MAINTENANCE Figure 27. Turnbuckle 6. If the proper cable tension can’t be obtained before the eyebolts run out of adjustment, do the following: a. Loosen the eyebolts. b. At the eyebolts, loosen the cable clamps, shorten the cables until there is tension on the cable, then tighten the cable clamps fully.
6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8. Troubleshooting Shut down and lock out all power sources before diagnosing any of the causes or attempting any of the solutions below. In the following section, we have listed some causes and solutions to some of the problems you may encounter.
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8. TROUBLESHOOTING 6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER Tighten or replace bolts. Flighting shaft bolts are loose or damaged. Flighting shaft is bent. Repair or replace flighting shaft. Flighting is damaged. Repair or replace flighting. Worn bearing. Repair or replace bearing. Low gear oil level.
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6300 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 8. TROUBLESHOOTING Clean up oil spill and continue operation Lift cylinder discharges If auger lifts, this is just oil from breather captured oil in the top of the as normal. while lifting. cylinder. If auger will not lift, seal in Lower auger to transport position and hydraulic cylinder is damaged.
Warranty This warranty relates to AGI GrainMaxx augers (the “Product”) sold by Ag Growth International Inc., (referred to herein as the “Seller”) and applies only to the first user of the Product (meaning a purchaser directly from the Seller or from an authorized dealer or distributor of the Product, referred to herein as the “Buyer”).
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