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AGI WESTFIELD WR Series Operation And Assembly Manual

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WR MD GRAIN AUGER
WR60 & WR80
OPERATION & ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Read this manual before using product. Failure
to follow instructions and safety precautions can
result in serious injury, death, or property
damage. Keep manual for future reference.
WR MD Augers covered in this
manual:
60-26, 60-31, 60-36, 60-41
80-26, 80-31, 80-36, 80-41
Part Number: 30252 R1
Revised: 24/1/12

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  • Page 1 WR MD GRAIN AUGER WR60 & WR80 OPERATION & ASSEMBLY MANUAL WR MD Augers covered in this manual: 60-26, 60-31, 60-36, 60-41 80-26, 80-31, 80-36, 80-41 Read this manual before using product. Failure Part Number: 30252 R1 to follow instructions and safety precautions can Revised: 24/1/12 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

    - WR MD G ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER WR60 & WR80 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. Transport & Placement Safety ................11 2.5.
  • Page 4 - WR MD G ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER WR60 & WR80 TABLE OF CONTENTS 7. Troubleshooting ......................... 41 Warranty..........................43 30252 R1...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    - WR MD G 1. I ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER NTRODUCTION WR60 & WR80 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Westfield Industries grain auger. Before using, please read this manual and understand the various features of the equipment and precautions for efficient and safe operation. Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to review with new personnel.
  • Page 6 1. I - WR MD G NTRODUCTION ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER WR60 & WR80 30252 R1...

  • Page 7: Safety First

    - WR MD G 2. S ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER AFETY IRST WR60 & WR80 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 - WR MD G AFETY IRST ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER 2.1. G WR60 & WR80 ENERAL AFETY 2.1. GENERAL SAFETY Important: This 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

    - WR MD G 2. S ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER AFETY IRST WR60 & WR80 2.2. A SSEMBLY AFETY • Follow good shop practices: • keep service area clean and dry • be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded •...
  • Page 10 2. S - WR MD G AFETY IRST ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER 2.3. O WR60 & WR80 PERATION AFETY Figure 2.1 30252 R1...

  • Page 11: Transport & Placement Safety

    - WR MD G 2. S ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER AFETY IRST WR60 & WR80 2.4. T & P RANSPORT LACEMENT AFETY 2.4. TRANSPORT & PLACEMENT SAFETY • Transport auger in full down position with slight ten- sion on cable. •...

  • Page 12: Maintenance Safety

    2. S - WR MD G AFETY IRST ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER 2.5. M WR60 & WR80 AINTENANCE AFETY 2.5. MAINTENANCE SAFETY • Shut down and lock out all power before attempting maintenance of any kind. • After maintenance is complete, replace and secure all safety guards and safety devices, and if applicable, service doors and cleanout covers.

  • Page 13: Safety Decals

    - WR MD G 2. S ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER AFETY IRST WR60 & WR80 2.9. S AFETY ECALS 2.9. SAFETY DECALS • Keep safety decals clean and legible at all times. • Replace safety decals that are missing or have become illegible. See decal location figures that follow.
  • Page 14 2. S - WR MD G AFETY IRST ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER 2.9. S WR60 & WR80 AFETY ECALS DECAL #17097 DECAL #17098 DECAL #17102 DECAL #17101 DECAL #27709 PLACED ON MACHINE BEHIND GUARD DECAL #17096 DECAL #17113 DECAL #17109 DECAL #19960 Figure 2.2...

  • Page 15: Assembly

    - WR MD G 3. A ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER SSEMBLY WR60 & WR80 3.1. T & F UBES LIGHTING 3. Assembly Warning: Before continuing, ensure you have read and understand the relevant information in the safety section. Safety information is provided to help prevent serious injury, death, or property damage.
  • Page 16 3. A - WR MD G SSEMBLY ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER 3.1. T & F WR60 & WR80 UBES LIGHTING 4. Screw or slide lower flight shaft into upper flight shaft until flight ends butt together and flighting spiral matches up. Secure with hardware listed in the table below.

  • Page 17: Track Shoe & Track Stop

    - WR MD G 3. A ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER SSEMBLY WR60 & WR80 3.2. T & T RACK RACK Figure 3.3 Figure 3.4 3.2. TRACK SHOE & TRACK STOP 1. Slide roller track shoe onto track. 2. Attach the upper angle iron track stop with 7/16”...

  • Page 18: Intake Hitch

    3. A - WR MD G SSEMBLY ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER 3.3. I WR60 & WR80 NTAKE ITCH 3.3. INTAKE HITCH 1. Clean dirt and paint from lower flight stub and intake bushing. 2. Attach intake hitch to lower auger tube and tighten securely.

  • Page 19: Driveshaft Shield

    - WR MD G 3. A ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER SSEMBLY WR60 & WR80 3.5. D RIVESHAFT HIELD 3.5. DRIVESHAFT SHIELD Refer to Table 3.1 for the proper sequence for your particular auger. Table 3.2 Driveshaft Shielding Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Auger...

  • Page 20: Transport Undercarriage

    3. A - WR MD G SSEMBLY ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER 3.7. T WR60 & WR80 RANSPORT NDERCARRIAGE 3.7. TRANSPORT UNDERCARRIAGE See Figure 3.8. 1. To assemble undercarriage, fasten the lower reach arms to axle with three  7/16” x 1" bolts and locknuts on each side. 2.
  • Page 21 - WR MD G 3. A ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER SSEMBLY WR60 & WR80 3.7. T RANSPORT NDERCARRIAGE Note: Installing tires may not leave you with enough clearance to position and attach undercarriage once auger tube is raised. If so, install wheels after assembly is complete.

  • Page 22: Winch & Lift Cable

    3. A - WR MD G SSEMBLY ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER 3.8. W & L WR60 & WR80 INCH IFT CABLE 3.8. WINCH & LIFT CABLE 1. Attach cable to winch. Cable must leave winch from bottom side. Always keep a minimum of three wraps of cable Important: on the winch drum.

  • Page 23: Winch Handle

    - WR MD G 3. A ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER SSEMBLY WR60 & WR80 3.9. M OTOR RIVE 3.8.1. W INCH ANDLE CAUTION Winch handle assembly must follow the instructions below. Improper assembly will result in sudden winch failure causing damage to equipment and/or personal injury.
  • Page 24 3. A - WR MD G SSEMBLY ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER 3.9. M WR60 & WR80 OTOR RIVE 1. Mount engine carriage attach- bracket to the welded bracket on auger tube as shown in Figure 3.15 with four 7/16” x 1" bolts and locknuts.
  • Page 25 - WR MD G 3. A ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER SSEMBLY WR60 & WR80 3.9. M OTOR RIVE 6. Snap u-joint guard over 5/8” bolt ends (Figure 3.16). 7. Attach leveler to leveler bracket on the lower-reach arms with two 7/16”...
  • Page 26 3. A - WR MD G SSEMBLY ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER 3.9. M WR60 & WR80 OTOR RIVE When using an electric motor: • The motor and controls should be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with all local and national codes. •...

  • Page 27: Plastic Manual Holder

    - WR MD G 3. A ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER SSEMBLY WR60 & WR80 3.10. P LASTIC ANUAL OLDER 18. For augers with electric- start gas engine, a battery holder can be installed with two 7/16” x 1" bolts and locknuts and two engine mounting bolts (Figure 3.20).

  • Page 28: Model Decal Placement

    3. A - WR MD G SSEMBLY ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER 3.11. M WR60 & WR80 ODEL ECAL LACEMENT 3.11. MODEL DECAL PLACEMENT Figure 3.22 Important: Do not cover any existing safety or instruction decals with the model decals. For most decal placement, follow the figure above. Apply decals to both sides of auger tube.

  • Page 29: Transport & Placement

    - WR MD G 4. T & P ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER RANSPORT LACEMENT WR60 & WR80 4.1. T RANSPORT ROCEDURE 4. Transport & Placement Warning: Before continuing, ensure you have read and understand the relevant information in the safety section. Safety information is provided to help prevent serious injury, death, or property damage.

  • Page 30: Placement Procedure

    4. T & P - WR MD G RANSPORT LACEMENT ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER 4.2. P WR60 & WR80 LACEMENT ROCEDURE 4. Place and secure hitch pin. If the towing vehicle has larger pin hole, use the largest pin diameter that will fit through the holes of towing vehicle and auger hitch.
  • Page 31 - WR MD G 4. T & P ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER RANSPORT LACEMENT WR60 & WR80 4.2. P LACEMENT ROCEDURE 3. Place auger on reasonably level ground when raising, lowering, or positioning. Note: Make certain cable is properly seated in cable groove before raising auger. Refer to Figure 1.12.
  • Page 32 4. T & P - WR MD G RANSPORT LACEMENT ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER 4.2. P WR60 & WR80 LACEMENT ROCEDURE 9. For correct lowering procedure, refer to “Operation” on page 33. CAUTION Do not use auger as a hoist to raise any object regardless of weight.

  • Page 33: Operation

    - WR MD G 5. O ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER PERATION WR60 & WR80 5.1. P PERATIONAL HECKLIST 5. Operation Warning: Before continuing, ensure you have read and understand the relevant information in the safety section. Safety information is provided to help prevent serious injury, death, or property damage.

  • Page 34: Operating Procedure

    5. O - WR MD G PERATION ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER 5.3. O WR60 & WR80 PERATING ROCEDURE Gas Engine Before starting engine, ensure Shut down and lock out power source. • gas tank is properly closed a. For engines with a rope or •...

  • Page 35: Operating With A Full Load

    - WR MD G 5. O ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER PERATION WR60 & WR80 5.3. O PERATING ROCEDURE 4. Upon completion of initial run, shut down auger (see section below for more information on shutting down your auger). 5. Lock out motor and conduct a complete inspection of auger following the checklist at the beginning of this chapter.

  • Page 36: Lowering & Completion

    5. O - WR MD G PERATION ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER 5.3. O WR60 & WR80 PERATING ROCEDURE 2. If the auger is shut down for an emergency, lock out motor before correcting the problem. • If the problem is plugging, clear as much of the grain as possible using a piece of wood, wet/dry vac, or other tool before restarting auger.

  • Page 37: Maintenance & Storage

    - WR MD G 6. M & S ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER AINTENANCE TORAGE WR60 & WR80 6.1. G ENERAL AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 6. Maintenance & Storage Warning: Before continuing, ensure you have read and understand the relevant information in the safety section. Safety information is provided to help prevent serious injury, death, or property damage.
  • Page 38 6. M & S - WR MD G AINTENANCE TORAGE ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER 6.1. G WR60 & WR80 ENERAL AINTENANCE ROCEDURES Area Maintenance Frequency Lightly oil motor mount pipes and the belt release eccentric Motor Mount Regularly for greater ease in disengaging the drive. Truss Cables Adjust to keep auger tube reasonably straight.

  • Page 39: General Storage Procedures

    - WR MD G 6. M & S ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER AINTENANCE TORAGE WR60 & WR80 6.2. G ENERAL TORAGE ROCEDURES 6.2. GENERAL STORAGE PROCEDURES O PROTECT AUGER IN STORAGE DURING THE OFF SEASON 1. Lower the auger to full down position with a slight tension on cable. 2.
  • Page 40 6. M & S - WR MD G AINTENANCE TORAGE ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER 6.2. G WR60 & WR80 ENERAL TORAGE ROCEDURES 30252 R1...
  • Page 41 - WR MD G 7. T ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER ROUBLESHOOTING WR60 & WR80 7. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy Spray penetrating lubricant between shaft and bearing surface. Bearings will break in over Excessive time. Chatter from wooden bearings. noise or vibra- *If replacement of a bearing becomes neces- tion.
  • Page 42 7. T - WR MD G ROUBLESHOOTING ESTFIELD NDUSTRIES RAIN UGER WR60 & WR80 Problem Possible Cause Remedy Auger being run at low capacity Frequently occurs on farms using grain wagons. or empty for extended period of Auger should not be left unattended when filling time.
  • Page 43 WARRANTY Westfield Industries Ltd. warrants products of its manufacture against defects in materials or workmanship under normal and reasonable use for a period of one year after date of delivery to the original purchaser. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing, replacing, or refunding defective part or parts which shall be returned to a distributor or a dealer of our Company, or to our factory, with transportation charges prepaid.
  • Page 44 Westfield Industries 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 International Inc. 2013 Printed in Canada...

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