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MKX10 & HX10 Swing-Away Grain Auger Assembly Manual This manual applies to: Westfield MKX10-53, MKX10-63, MKX10-73, MKX10-83 Hutchinson HX10-53 Mayrath HX10-53 Read this manual before using product. Failure to Part Number: 30908 R4 follow instructions and safety precautions can Revised: May 2021...
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New in this Manual The following changes have been made in this revision of the manual: Description Section Modified brand and model decal locations. Section 4.4 – Arrange Tubes and Apply Model Decals on page 27 New spout design. Section 4.10 – Install the Discharge Spout on page 40 Modified truss cable installation.
Before assembling, please read this manual. Familiarize yourself with the process and the necessary precautions for efficient and safe assembly of this AGI Swing-Away Grain Auger. Everyone present at the assembly site is required to be familiar with all safety precautions.
• Follow a health and safety program for your worksite. Contact your local occupational health and safety organization for information. • Contact your local representative or AGI if you need assistance or additional information. • Always follow applicable local codes and regulations.
2. SAFETY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY 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.
2. SAFETY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 2.6. Hydraulic Winch Safety When Equipped: • Keep away from rotating cable drum and winch cable. Do not touch or grab cable while winch is being operated or use hands to guide the cable. •...
2. SAFETY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 2.7.2 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 MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 2.8. 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.
2. SAFETY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 2. Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper. 3. Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky backing in place.
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2. SAFETY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Table 1. Safety Decals Part Number Description 20813 DANGER ROTATING FLIGHTING HAZARD To prevent death or serious injury: • KEEP AWAY from rotating auger flighting. • DO NOT remove or modify auger flighting guards, doors, or covers.
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2. SAFETY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 20816 DANGER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD To prevent death or serious injury: • When operating or moving, keep equipment away from overhead power lines and devices. •...
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2. SAFETY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 20804 (*Located on WARNING Hopper Chain Guard) ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: • Keep body, hair, and clothing away from rotating pulleys, belts, chains, and sprockets.
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2. SAFETY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 20811 WARNING UPENDING HAZARD To prevent death or serious injury: • Anchor intake end and/or support discharge end to prevent upending. • Intake end must always have downward weight. Do not release until attached to tow bar or resting on ground.
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2. SAFETY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 20807 WARNING To prevent serious injury or death: • Read and understand the manual before assembling, operating, or maintaining the equipment. • Only trained personnel may assemble, operate, or maintain the equipment.
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2. SAFETY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 20803 (placed behind WARNING guard) MISSING GUARD HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death, shut off power and reattach guard before operating machine. 20809 WARNING To prevent serious injury or death:...
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2. SAFETY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 18859 NOTICE Disconnect PTO driveline from tractor before moving equipment. If attached, driveline will bottom out, severely damaging the CV u-joint and lower flight shaft. See manual for maintenance.
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2. SAFETY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 17378 (83' Only) NOTICE This equipment is not intended for transport on public roads. If it must be moved, check local regulations. To avoid damaging the equipment: •...
3. FEATURES MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 3. Features Read this section to familiarize yourself with the basic component names and functions of the auger. Swing Discharge Spout Truss Tower Hydraulic Winch Lift Arm Hydraulic Cylinders Boot Track 30908 R4...
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3. FEATURES MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Grain Transfer Boot Features Figure 6. Grain Transfer Boot Features Item Description Item Description Overflow Panel Clean-Out Hatch Swing Arm Spout Head Hitch Jack Spout Head Service Cover Hitch PTO Driveline Manual Winch (Hopper) Grain Transfer Boot Ball Valve...
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3. FEATURES MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Grain Hopper Features Main Auger Tube Maintenance Hatch Boot Hopper Spout Head Flights and Flight Guarding Swing Tube 30908 R4...
Take pictures of shipments prior to or just after unloading if there are any damaged parts. Report missing or damaged parts immediately to ensure that proper credit is received from AGI or your representative, and to ensure that any missing parts can be shipped quickly to avoid holding up the assembly process.
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4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Apply the Logo and Model Decals on the Auger Tubes Important Do not cover any existing safety or instruction decals with the model decals. 1. Prepare surface by cleaning thoroughly with soap and water. Surface must be clean and free of dirt, grime, rust and oil.
4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.5. Install Hydraulic Lift Cylinders 1. Identify the tube section where the hydraulic lift cylinders install, and rotate the section so that the cylinder mount brackets are facing up. 2. 83' Only: Slide the cylinder ram guide onto the end of the track closest to where the lift cylinder is installed. Ensure the triangular gusset of ram guide are facing the discharge end.
4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 12. Installing Lift Cylinder (83' Model) Bolt, 7/16" x 1" Roll Pin, 5/16" x 2-1/2" Hydraulic Lift Cylinder Locknut, 7/16" Cylinder Ram Guide 4.6. Connect Auger Tube Sections Together Important Always strap tubes to the support stands to prevent the tubes from rolling off the stands.
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4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 13. Connecting Auger Tube Sections and Flights Assembly Note: • Use a straight edge to align tracks at the joint to ensure smooth slide for track shoe. Bolt, 7/16" x 1" Bolt, 7/16"...
4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.7. Install the Track Shoe, Trackstop, & Lift-Assist Arm 1. Slide the double roller track shoe onto the track from the spout end of the tube. 2. Slide track shoe along full length of track to make certain there is no binding and that track ends are properly aligned.
4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.8. Angle Ring Support Bracket For 83' Model ONLY Once the tubes are bolted together, install the angle ring support brackets at each connecting location between the tubes. 1. At the connection location between each of the tubes, install an angle ring support bracket by inserting one end at a time through the existing holes in the tabs located in the track.
4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.9. Install the Boot on the Auger Tube Components are heavy and create a crushing hazard if improperly handled. Be sure to use proper hoisting equipment and procedures, and ensure lifting apparatus is secure. Lock out the lifting apparatus before working around or under the raised components;...
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4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 19. Install Boot on Auger Tube Tube Flange Locknut, 7/16" Boot Bolt, 7/16" x 1" 3. Install the Lower Sprocket as follows: a. Slide the 1-1/2" wide rim flat washer onto lower flight shaft. b.
4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.10. Install the Discharge Spout 1. Align the discharge spout over the opening in the upper tube. 2. Attach the discharge spout with six 7/16" x 1-1/4" GR8 bolts and 7/16" locknuts. Figure 21.
4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 22. Setting the Thrust Adjuster Bushing Bearing Nut, 1-1/4" Lock Collar Whiznut, 1/2" Cover 4.12. Install Truss Support Brackets and Truss Cables 1. Fasten the lower truss anchor bracket to the tube bracket using two 7/16" x 1" bolts and locknuts on the bracket welded to the lower tube.
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4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Important The upper end of augers equipped with truss cables should have an upward bow before being placed on the transport undercarriage. (The auger tube will straighten when fully assembled.) Place supports under the discharge end until the upward bow is correct.
4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 83' Models: Cable Clamp, 3/8" 53'/63'/73' Models: 7-3/4" (20 cm) Eyebolt, 1/2" 83' Models: 9-1/2" (24 cm) Top Cable 53'/63'/73' Models: 6-3/4" (17 cm) 83' Models: 8-1/2" (21.6 cm) Note The configuration shown in Figure 27 (trussing above and beneath the tube) applies only to 73'/83' models, but all other details are the same across all models.
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4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Leave the hardware loose until the other ends of the stabilizer braces are connected in Section 4.15 – Connect the Auger Tube to the Frame on page 4. Secure the tubing cross braces to the welded lugs on the lower reach arms with four 1/2” x 1-1/4” bolts and locknuts.
4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Short Cross Member Wheel Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/4" Wheel Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/4" Locknut, 1/2" 4.15. Connect the Auger Tube to the Frame 1. Raise the discharge end of auger with a front end loader and a strong sling/chain or block and tackle. The height should be sufficient to clear the undercarriage assembly.
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4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 30. Connecting the Auger Tube to Frame (53'/63'/73' Models) Detail D Detail E Detail A Detail F Detail C Detail B Stabilizer Bracket Bolt, 7/16" x 1" Bolt, 3/4" x 2" Locknut, 7/16"...
4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 31. Connecting the Auger Tube to Frame (83' Model) Detail E Detail D Detail A Detail F Detail C Detail B Stabilizer Bracket Bolt, 7/16" x 1-3/4" Bolt, 3/4" x 2-1/4" Bolt, 7/16"...
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4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Note Although the lift cable is factory installed on the cylinder, make sure that the cable clamps on the cylinder are secure and the cable is properly seated in the cable sheaves before attaching the cable to the lift assist.
4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.17. Connect Hydraulic Hoses and Ball Valve Note Determine the right or left side of the auger by standing at the intake end facing the top discharge end. Note Elbow fittings are factory installed. Use thread sealant on fitting and hose threads (not supplied.) Wear on hose can cause auger to drop suddenly, causing serious injury or death and damage to the equipment.
4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.18. Connect the PTO Driveline 1. Install the PTO transport bracket using two 1/2” x 1-1/4” bolts and two 1/2” nuts. 2. Clean paint or dirt off of PTO driveline and flighting shaft ends before assembly. 3.
4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Square Key PTO Transport Saddle Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/4" Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Locknut, 1/2" Roll Pin, 5/16" 4.19. Install Low Profile Intake Hopper Components are heavy and create a crushing hazard if improperly handled. Be sure to use proper hoisting equipment and procedures, and ensure lifting apparatus is secure.
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4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Assembly Notes: • Tighten set screws on u-joints, then close and secure the service door. • Attach the four solid wheels to the four hopper corners with the axle pins and hairpins. There are 3 height settings for the hopper wheels that can be used according to preference.
4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER • Clean the u-joint spline and splined shaft on the lower gearbox, then apply a light film of grease on this splined shaft. • Install a rim washer on the lower gearbox top shaft. •...
4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.21. Install the Hopper Lift Arm and Winch Hopper Lift Arm Assembly Assembly Notes: • Determine which side of the auger the hopper will be operating on. • Position the lift arm assembly on top of the auger tube with the arm overhanging the side that the hopper will be operating on.
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4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Manual Winch Installation Right Side Left Side Assembly Note: • Position the winch assembly on the opposite side that the hopper will be operating on. Boot Winch Bracket Winch Assembly Hairpin Winch Cable Assembly Notes: •...
4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.22. Hopper Transport Position Assembly Note: • Feed side of hopper must face the main auger when in transport. Safety Chain Winch Cable 4.23. Install the Hitch Jack The jack is attached to the auger with a pin at the pivot point. To install: 1.
4. ASSEMBLY MKX10 & HX10 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.24. Install the Plastic Manual Container Assembly Note: • Before beginning installation, ensure that all winch/auger lift controls are locked in place and shut down and/or lock out auger. Plastic Manual Holder #14 x 5/8"...
Tighten all bolts to the torque specified, unless otherwise noted. Check tightness periodically, using Table 2 as a guide. Replace the hardware with the same strength bolt, contact AGI if you are unsure. Table 2. Recommended Bolt Torque Recommended Torque (ft-lb) Threads...
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This auger is elevated with a 4” bore (83' Model has a 4-1/2” bore), and single acting hydraulic cylinder and cable. The following table lists the psi required to raise specific auger sizes (as determined by AGI testing). These tests used a hydraulic pressure gauge (4000 psi maximum rating) and are solely intended to be used as a guide.
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