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MK/HX 10-36
Swing-Away Grain Auger
Assembly & Operator's 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.
Part Number: 30549 R1
Revised: June 2021
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  • Page 1 MK/HX 10-36 Swing-Away Grain Auger Assembly & Operator’s Manual Read this manual before using product. Failure to Part Number: 30549 R1 follow instructions and safety precautions can Revised: June 2021 result in serious injury, death, or property Original Instructions damage. Keep manual for future reference.
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER CONTENTS 1. Introduction ............................4 2. Safety First .............................. 5 2.1 Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words..................5 2.2 Operational Safety........................5 2.3 Transport and Placement Safety....................8 2.4 Maintenance Safety ........................9 3. Assembly ............................... 17 3.1 Tube and Flight Assembly .......................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 1. Introduction Congratulations. As the new owner of an AGI MK/HX Series Grain Auger, you will be working with equipment especially designed to complement and improve your farming operation. Before using this auger, we recommend that you read this manual and familiarize yourself with the various features of the machine and the necessary precautions for an efficient and safe operation.

  • Page 5: Safety First

    2. SAFETY FIRST MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 2. Safety First Safety First. Everyone knows about it. Most people practice it. Sadly, a few choose to ignore it. Safety should be a habit, something you practice every time you work with machinery. Safe working habits prevent needless injuries or deaths.
  • Page 6 2. SAFETY FIRST MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER • Do not operate with any safety shield removed. • Never use a PTO driveline without a rotating shield in good working order. Also ensure shields on auger boot and tractor are in place. •...
  • Page 7 2. SAFETY FIRST MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 1. Work Area 30549 R1...

  • Page 8: Transport And Placement Safety

    2. SAFETY FIRST MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 2.3. Transport and Placement Safety The approach to transport and placement safety is no different from that of operational safety. Follow the basic rules of good sense and know the limitations of your machinery. While a few of the precautions are the same, they bear repeating.

  • Page 9: Maintenance Safety

    • Use only genuine AGI replacement parts or equivalent. Replacement parts such as intake shields, pulley shields, 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 AGI or your AGI dealer. Do not modify any auger components.
  • Page 10 2. SAFETY FIRST MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 4. Safety Decal Locations Figure 5. Safety Decal Locations 30549 R1...
  • Page 11 2. SAFETY FIRST MK/HX 10-36 – 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.
  • Page 12 2. SAFETY FIRST MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 17094 DANGER ROTATING FLIGHTING INSIDE To prevent serious injury or death, do not operate auger unless swing- hopper is securely attached to boot. 20816 DANGER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD...
  • Page 13 2. SAFETY FIRST MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 201198 WARNING ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: • Keep body, hair, and clothing away from rotating pulleys, belts, chains, and sprockets. •...
  • Page 14 2. SAFETY FIRST MK/HX 10-36 – 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.
  • Page 15 2. SAFETY FIRST MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 20803 WARNING MISSING GUARD HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death, shut off power and reattach guard before operating machine. 17107 CAUTION To prevent personal injury or damage to equipment, close valve in lift cylinder hydraulic line after raising equipment into position.
  • Page 16 2. SAFETY FIRST MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 17531 NOTICE To prevent damage during auger- to-tractor hookup: • Follow dimensions above for correct auger-to-tractor hookup. • Auger must be on level ground and in full down position when measuring.

  • Page 17: Assembly

    3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 3. Assembly Before starting assembly of your new auger, please read the following instructions carefully and familiarize yourself with all the sub-assemblies and hardware making up the auger. Ensure that all parts are on hand, arranging them for easy access as required. Assembly should be carried out in a large open area with a level surface.

  • Page 18: Trackshoe And Trackstop

    3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 3.2. Trackshoe and Trackstop 1. Slide the roller trackshoe onto track, then attach the lower trackstop to the correct position on track as shown in Figure 7, using two 7/16" x 1-1/4" bolts and locknuts. Figure 7.

  • Page 19: Boot Assembly

    3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 3.3. Boot Assembly Note The gearbox has been filled at the factory (half full) with EP90 gear oil. Before further assembly, check oil level to make certain the gearbox is half full as required. Add oil if necessary. Do not use grease. 1.
  • Page 20 3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Important To prevent premature failure of the lower bearing, assemble in correct sequence, as follows: a. Remove lock collar from upper bearing. b. Seat flight shaft shoulder against lower bearing. c. Secure lock collar on lower bearing. 7.

  • Page 21: Transport Undercarriage Assembly

    3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 3.4. Transport Undercarriage Assembly To assemble undercarriage: 1. Fasten the lower reach arms to the axle with three 1/2" x 1-1/4" bolts and locknuts on each side. 2. Attach long crossmember to bottom of large frame brackets as shown, with two 7/16" x 1" bolts and locknuts.
  • Page 22 3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 13. Assembling the Wheels Do not remove tube support until assembly at end of section has been completed. Figure 14. 7. Place undercarriage beneath tube assembly, then position stabilizer braces (A) as shown in Figure 15 attach lower reach arms to bracket welded on lower end of auger tube with two 3/4"...

  • Page 23: Winch And Lift Cable Installation

    3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 15. 3.5. Winch and Lift Cable Installation 1. Attach cable to winch using one of the two methods shown, depending on winch supplied (see Figure 16). If Method 2 is used, the nut must be on the outside of the drum to prevent damaging cable. Have about one inch of cable extending past the clamp.
  • Page 24 3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Note Winch handle must be positioned to the left side of the auger as determined when standing at the intake end facing the discharge end. Figure 17. 3. Attach lift cable anchor bracket to the mounting bracket on the lower tube with two 7/16" x 1" bolts and locknuts (see Figure 19).

  • Page 25: Winch Handle Assembly

    3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 19. Figure 20. 7" (18cm) 6" (15cm) 3.6. Winch Handle Assembly Important Winch handle must be assembled as per instructions. Failure to do so will result in sudden winch failure causing damage to equipment and/or personal injury. 1.

  • Page 26: Pto (Cv) Driveline Installation

    3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 21. 3.7. PTO (CV) Driveline Installation 1. Clean PTO driveline and flighting shaft ends of any paint or dirt before assembly. 2. Slide plain end of PTO driveline onto flighting shaft. Make sure that the 5/16" dia. holes for the roll pin are lined up.

  • Page 27: Standard Intake Hopper Assembly

    3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 22. 3.8. Standard Intake Hopper Assembly Note The gearbox has been filled at the factory (half full) with EP90 gear oil. Before further assembly, check oil level to make certain the gearbox is half full as required. Add oil if necessary. Do not use grease. 1.
  • Page 28 3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 23. Figure 24. 7. To connect the intake hopper to the auger boot, the safety discharge door must be opened. This door is held in place internally with two springs. To open, pull the door down and then up and over the gearbox enclosure.

  • Page 29: Hopper Lift Arm/Winch Assembly

    3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 10. As the intake hopper is lowered onto the boot, the splined universal joint must be guided onto the splined shaft. Once positioned, swivel ring should be resting flat on the boot surface and inside the four spacer nuts. 11.
  • Page 30 3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 27. 3. Install winch and winch bracket assembly to auger boot (opposite to side of hopper operation) with one saddle pin and a hair pin (see Figure 28). Figure 28. 4. To place hopper into transport, attach cable hook to the handle on the side of the hopper, then fully raise hopper with intake side facing away from the main auger as shown.

  • Page 31: Hitch Jack Installation

    3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 29. 3.10. Hitch Jack Installation Jack is attached to the auger by means of a pin at the pivot point. 1. Elevate the auger boot (intake end) approximately 2 feet with a front-end loader and sling and install the jack in a vertical position and secure it with pin supplied.
  • Page 32 3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Note Disconnect PTO driveline from tractor for transport and placement (see Figure 30). Figure 30. Hitch Pin When attaching the MK/HX auger to your tractor, you must leave space between the bottom of the tractor drawbar and the top of the securing device on the hitch pin.
  • Page 33 3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 32. Note Disconnect PTO driveline from tractor for transport and placement. Table 2. PROBLEM SOLUTION If (A) is shorter than 14 inches, dimension (C) will be Pull out or lengthen the tractor drawbar as needed to less than the recommended 34-1/2"...

  • Page 34: Optional Low Profile Hopper Assembly

    3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 3.12. Optional Low Profile Hopper Assembly Note The gearbox has been filled at the factory (half full) with EP90 gear oil. Before further assembly, check oil level to make certain the gearbox is half full as required. Add oil if necessary. Do not use grease. 1.
  • Page 35 3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 34. Figure 35. MEDIUM STRAP LONG STRAP SHORT STRAP Rotating Flighting Inside. • Do not operate auger with the service or cleanout door open or unlatched. • Shut off and lockout power to adjust, service or clean. •...

  • Page 36: Low Profile Hopper Lift Arm Assembly

    3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 36. 3.13. Low Profile Hopper Lift Arm Assembly Note The low profile hopper requires a different lift arm mounting point. This is achieved by using a clamp-on mount on the upper tube. 1.

  • Page 37: Plastic Manual Holder Installation

    3. ASSEMBLY MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 3.14. Plastic Manual Holder Installation Before beginning this installation, ensure that all winch/auger lift controls are locked in place. Tractor should be shut down and locked out (where applicable). 1. Locate the best place on your auger for the installation of the manual holder. We suggest attaching the holder onto the lower frame arms, as shown in Figure 38.

  • Page 38: Transport

    4. TRANSPORT MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4. Transport The MK/HX 10-36 Grain Auger is designed to be transported and/or operated without unhitching unit from tractor. We strongly advise that all safety precautions be observed before transporting auger. • Keep children and all unauthorized personnel away. •...
  • Page 39 4. TRANSPORT MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 40. 4. Ensure that the swivel jack (on side of hitch) is in transport position and locked. Note If auger wheels are partially or fully buried in snow or grain, do not attempt to move auger until snow or grain has been cleared away from auger wheels.

  • Page 40: Transport Procedure

    4. TRANSPORT MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.2. Transport Procedure When transporting the auger, remember to: NOTICE 1. Ensure that all unauthorized personnel are clear of transport zone (see Figure 2 on page 2. Be alert to overhead obstructions and electrical wires and devices. The MK/HX 10–36 auger has a minimum clearance of 12'0"...

  • Page 41: Placement

    5. PLACEMENT MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 5. Placement Before moving auger into position for operation, ensure that all safety precautions and placement procedures are observed. • Keep children and all unauthorized personnel away. • Ensure that area is clear before raising or lowering auger. •...

  • Page 42: Placement Procedure

    5. PLACEMENT MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Important Do not turn winch handle counter-clockwise, except when lowering auger, or severe damage to winch will occur. Note Winch must have clicking sound when raising auger. If clicking sound stops, retain grip on handle, lower auger fully, and repair ratchet.

  • Page 43: Operation

    6. OPERATION MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 6. Operation The MK/HX 10–36 auger requires that operators follow the checklist before each start-up and that safety procedures are observed at all times. To do otherwise is endangering life and limb, and is a misuse of the equipment.

  • Page 44: Auger Drive And Lockout

    6. OPERATION MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 6.2. Auger Drive and Lockout A: PTO Driveline 1. Ensure that the PTO driveline is securely attached to the flighting shaft and to the tractor. 2. Do not use a PTO driveline without a rotating shield that is in good working order. 3.

  • Page 45: Full Load Procedures

    6. OPERATION MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 6. Gradually begin feeding grain into hopper bringing auger speed up to about 300 RPM. Do not overfeed the hopper on initial loads, keep feed of grain at about half capacity. After auger tube is polished and runs fairly smoothly, proceed to unload at full speed of 540 RPM.

  • Page 46: Normal/Emergency Shutdown

    6. OPERATION MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 6.5. Normal/Emergency Shutdown The steps for a normal shutdown are: 1. Near the end of a load, decrease auger speed until all grain is clear of machine. 2. When auger is clear of grain, disengage PTO drive. 3.

  • Page 47: Lowering Procedure

    6. OPERATION MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 6.7. Lowering Procedure To lower auger you must: 1. Raise the intake feed hopper. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT BY HAND. 2. Disconnect PTO driveline from tractor before lowering. 3. Ensure that area beneath auger is clear. 4.

  • Page 48: Maintenance & Storage

    7. MAINTENANCE & STORAGE MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 7. Maintenance & Storage Proper maintenance on the MK/HX 10-36 auger means a longer life for the machine and a safer and more efficient operation. • Keep children away when performing maintenance. •...
  • Page 49 7. MAINTENANCE & MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER STORAGE LUBE RECOMMENDATIONS INTERVAL LOCATION AMOUNT CROSS & BEARING 1 PUMP 8 HRS.** 8 HRS. TELESCOPING MEMBERS 4–8 PUMPS 8 HRS.** CV BALL & SOCKET 1–2 PUMPS ** Constant angle applications must have lube interval of 4 hours. CAUTION!! REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NOT LUBRICATED Replacement parts must be lubricated at time of assembly.

  • Page 50: Removable Hopper Mesh Guard

    7. MAINTENANCE & STORAGE MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Figure 41. 4. Bearing: Lubricate grease fitting on lower flight bearing. REPLACE SPROCKET SHIELD AFTER MAINTENANCE. 7.2. Removable Hopper Mesh Guard The hopper mesh guard can be removed for better access to cleanout or to service the hopper components. 1.

  • Page 51: General Storage Procedure

    Use only genuine AGI replacement parts or equivalent. Replacement parts such as intake shields, pulley shields, 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 AGI or your AGI dealer. Do not modify any auger components.
  • Page 52 7. MAINTENANCE & STORAGE MK/HX 10-36 – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 30549 R1...
  • Page 53 AGI Limited Warranty This warranty relates to AGI Augers (the “Product”) sold by AGI, (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”).
  • Page 54 AGI is a leading provider of equipment solutions for agriculture bulk commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain, and feed systems with a growing platform in providing equipment and solutions for food processing facilities. AGI has manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, South Africa, India and Italy and distributes its products globally.

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