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AGI A383 Assembly Manual

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A383 X-Tend Hopper
Assembly Manual
This manual applies to:
Westfield MKX13, Westfield X13, AGI X13, Hutchinson HX13,
Mayrath HX13
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: 31020 R1
Revised: July 2021
Original Instructions

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  • Page 1 A383 X-Tend Hopper Assembly Manual This manual applies to: Westfield MKX13, Westfield X13, AGI X13, Hutchinson HX13, Mayrath HX13 Read this manual before using product. Failure to Part Number: 31020 R1 follow instructions and safety precautions can Revised: July 2021...
  • Page 2 New in this Manual The following changes have been made in this revision of the manual: Description Section Added instructions to install the hopper. Install Hopper on page 18 Modified the short truss brace instructions. Section 4.3.2 – Replace the Short Truss Brace — For 84', 94', and 114' Models on page 24 Replaced the hydraulic winch hose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    A383 X-TEND HOPPER CONTENTS 1. Introduction ............................4 1.1 Serial Number Location......................4 2. Safety............................... 5 2.1 Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words..................5 2.2 General Safety ........................... 5 2.3 Rotating Flighting Safety ......................6 2.4 Rotating Parts Safety......................... 6 2.5 Guards Safety ..........................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Before assembling, please read this manual. Familiarize yourself with the process and the necessary precautions for efficient and safe assembly of this AGI X-Tend Hopper. Everyone present at the assembly site is required to be familiar with all safety precautions.

  • Page 5: Safety

    • 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.

  • Page 6: Rotating Flighting Safety

    2. SAFETY A383 X-TEND HOPPER 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 X-Tend hopper without all guards, doors, and covers in place.

  • Page 7: Hydraulic Winch Safety

    A383 X-TEND HOPPER 2. SAFETY 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. • Inspect cable and cable clamps before using hydraulic winch. Replace cable if frayed or damaged.

  • Page 8: Hydraulic Power Safety

    2. SAFETY A383 X-TEND HOPPER 2.7.1 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.

  • Page 9: Personal Protective Equipment

    A383 X-TEND HOPPER 2. SAFETY 2.8. Personal Protective Equipment The following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn when operating or maintaining the equipment. Work Gloves • Wear work gloves to protect your hands from sharp and rough edges. Steel-Toe Boots •...

  • Page 10: Safety Decals

    2. SAFETY A383 X-TEND HOPPER First-Aid Kit • Have a properly-stocked first-aid kit available for use should the need arise, and know how to use it. 2.10. 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 11 A383 X-TEND HOPPER 2. SAFETY Figure 2. Safety Decal Locations 20804 20803 22950 22950 22948 22949 20805 22952 22957 20813 20804 20803 20804 31020 R1...
  • Page 12 2. SAFETY A383 X-TEND HOPPER 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. Keep in good working order.
  • Page 13 A383 X-TEND HOPPER 2. SAFETY Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 20804 WARNING ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: • Keep body, hair, and clothing away from rotating pulleys, belts, chains, and sprockets. • Do not operate with any guard removed or modified.
  • Page 14 2. SAFETY A383 X-TEND HOPPER Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 20805 WARNING HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD Hydraulic fluid can cause serious injury if it Hydraulic fluid can cause serious injury if it penetrates the skin. If it does, see a doctor penetrates the skin.
  • Page 15 A383 X-TEND HOPPER 2. SAFETY Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 22957 CAUTION 1. SHUT OFF PTO when retracting or extending swing to or from its fully retracted position. 2. Engaging spline shaft with PTO running will damage the machine.
  • Page 16 2. SAFETY A383 X-TEND HOPPER Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 22949 NOTICE DO NOT operate the PTO when retracted past this point. Failure to follow could result in equipment damage. 22952 TIP-UP SWING Patents: CA 2,683,843; US 7,946,416; Other Patents Pending...

  • Page 17: Features

    Swing Auger General Description The X-Tend hopper swing auger is an option for the AGI MKX13/X13/HX13. It provides the ability to drive hopper bottom trailers into place with the X-Tend hopper retracted and when extended will reach both trailer hopper gates on most straight trailers without having to re-position the truck. The X- Tend hopper may be extended under the trailer under operator control safely and with ease once the trailer is stopped.

  • Page 18: Assembly

    4. ASSEMBLY A383 X-TEND HOPPER 4. Assembly 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. Assembly Safety • Do not take chances with safety. The components can be large, heavy, and hard to handle.
  • Page 19 A383 X-TEND HOPPER 4. ASSEMBLY 2. Install hopper cylinder bolt a. Grease sides of hopper where they overlap with tube. 31020 R1...
  • Page 20 4. ASSEMBLY A383 X-TEND HOPPER b. Place the hopper next to the X-Tend tube assembly. Attach the hydraulic cylinder to the hopper using the cylinder pin and cotter pins. Hopper Hydraulic Cylinder Cylinder Pin X-Tend Tube Assembly Cotter Pin 31020 R1...
  • Page 21 A383 X-TEND HOPPER 4. ASSEMBLY 3. Lift hopper and install u-joint. a. Move strap and start to lift hopper, it will pivot on the cylinder pin. b. Ensure hopper flight is rotated to have u-joint keyway at the same position as the woodruff key.
  • Page 22 4. ASSEMBLY A383 X-TEND HOPPER Installation of the X-Tend Hopper on a New Auger 1. Secure an appropriate lifting device with lifting straps or chains to the X-Tend hopper. 2. Check that the u-joint spline and splined shaft on the lower gearbox are clean, then apply a light film of grease on this splined shaft.

  • Page 23: Assemble Auger Components

    A383 X-TEND HOPPER 4. ASSEMBLY 4.3. Assemble Auger Components During the assembly of the auger, the following standard parts must be replaced by parts modified to be compatible with the X-Tend Hopper: • hopper lift arm (installed with hydraulic winch), see Section 4.3.1 –...

  • Page 24: Replace The Short Truss Brace - For 84', 94', And 114' Models

    4. ASSEMBLY A383 X-TEND HOPPER 4.3.2 Replace the Short Truss Brace — For 84', 94', and 114' Models For retrofits, during the assembly of the auger, ensure that the standard single truss brace tube closest to the boot is replaced by the short truss brace tube listed below.

  • Page 25: Install The Hydraulic Winch

    A383 X-TEND HOPPER 4. ASSEMBLY 4.3.3 Install the Hydraulic Winch 1. Position the hydraulic winch on the winch mounting plate, and secure it using three 3/8" washers and three 3/8" locknuts as shown in Figure 2. Thread the winch cable through the two lift arm pulleys (at the top of the lift arm and at the pulley guide),...
  • Page 26 4. ASSEMBLY A383 X-TEND HOPPER Figure 7. Installing the Winch Cable Figure 8. Installing the Hydraulic Winch Hose Steel Elbow, 1/2 MNPT x 1/2 FNPSM Hydraulic Hose, 1/2" x 220" Pioneer coupler TRACTOR 31020 R1...

  • Page 27: Replace The Pto/Valve Bracket

    A383 X-TEND HOPPER 4. ASSEMBLY 4.3.4 Replace the PTO/Valve Bracket During the assembly of the auger, ensure that the standard PTO transport strap is replaced by the longer PTO/valve bracket provided. 1. Attach the PTO/valve bracket to the boot using two 1/2" x 1-1/2" bolts and 1/2" locknuts.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    5. SPECIFICATIONS A383 X-TEND HOPPER 5. Specifications Specification X-Tend 13 Tractor Hydraulic Flow Adjust to 8 GPM Tractor PTO Speed 540/1000 rpm Hopper Height 12" Hopper Length 50" Hopper Width 36" Total Swing Weight 1500 lbs Weight on Lift Arm...

  • Page 29: Appendix

    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...

  • Page 30: Fittings Torque Values

    6. APPENDIX A383 X-TEND HOPPER 6.2. Fittings Torque Values These specifications are for carbon steel. With Zinc plating always lubricate threads and seals. For stainless steel, use the high value of the torque range of steel. For brass, use 70% of the torque value of steel. For mixed metals, use the torque of the lower of the two metals.
  • Page 31 A383 X-TEND HOPPER 6. APPENDIX Table 5 Stud End O-Ring Boss (ORB) SAE (U/UF) – Carbon Steel (continued) Max N-m Tube Size Thread UNF-2A Max ft-lbs 22-24 29-33 9/16" - 18 40-43 49-53 3/4" - 16 43-48 59-64 7/8" - 14...
  • Page 32 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 33 A383 X-TEND HOPPER 6. APPENDIX 31020 R1...
  • Page 34 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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