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W13
Portable Grain Auger
Operator's Manual
This manual applies to:
Westfield W13, Hutchinson W13, Mayrath W13:
51', 61', 71'
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.
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Part Number: 31128 R0
Revised: November 2021
Original Instructions

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  • Page 1 Portable Grain Auger Operator’s Manual This manual applies to: Westfield W13, Hutchinson W13, Mayrath W13: 51', 61', 71' LOOKING FOR PARTS? Check out our online Parts Catalog! Read this manual before using product. Failure to Part Number: 31128 R0 follow instructions and safety precautions can...
  • 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

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER CONTENTS 1. Introduction ............................5 1.1 Serial Number Location......................5 1.2 Intended Use ..........................5 1.2.1 Misuse ........................6 2. Safety............................... 7 2.1 Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words..................7 2.2 General Safety Information....................... 7 2.3 Rotating Flighting Safety ......................
  • Page 4 W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 6.1 Maintenance Safety ........................ 31 6.2 Maintenance Schedule......................32 6.3 Visually Inspect the Equipment....................32 6.4 Lubricate the Equipment......................33 6.4.1 PTO Driveline......................33 6.5 Inspect Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings ..................33 6.6 Check the Gearbox Oil......................34 6.7 Change the Gearbox Oil ......................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 6: Misuse

    1. INTRODUCTION W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 1.2.1 Misuse Do not install/use the auger for/with: • transferring material other than dry, free-flowing food-grains. • lifting or using as a hoist or crane. 31128 R0...

  • Page 7: Safety

    W13 – 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.

  • Page 8: Rotating Flighting Safety

    2. SAFETY W13 – 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.

  • Page 9: Work Area Safety

    W13 – 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. • Do not allow any unauthorized persons in the work area. • Keep the work area clean and free of debris.

  • Page 10: Guards Safety

    2. SAFETY W13 – 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. • Ensure all guards are replaced after performing maintenance.

  • Page 11: Positioning The Auger

    W13 – 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.

  • Page 12: Pto Driveline Safety

    2. SAFETY W13 – 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.

  • Page 13: Personal Protective Equipment

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2. SAFETY 2.15. Personal Protective Equipment The following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn when operating or maintaining the equipment. Safety Glasses • Wear safety glasses at all times to protect eyes from debris.

  • Page 14: Safety Equipment

    2. SAFETY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2.16. Safety Equipment The following safety equipment should be kept on site. Fire Extinguisher • Provide a fire extinguisher for use in case of an accident. Store in a highly visible and accessible place.
  • Page 15 W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2. SAFETY 31128 R0...
  • Page 16 2. SAFETY W13 – PORTABLE 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 17 W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2. SAFETY Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 20819 DANGER ROTATING PTO DRIVELINE To prevent serious injury or death: • Keep body, hair, and clothing away from rotating PTO driveline. • Do not operate equipment unless all driveline, tractor, and equipment shields are in place and in good working order.
  • Page 18 2. SAFETY W13 – PORTABLE 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 19 W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2. SAFETY 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.
  • Page 20 2. SAFETY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 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 21: Transport

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. TRANSPORT 3. 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. 3.1. Transport Safety • Check with local authorities regarding transport on public roads.

  • Page 22: Transport Preparation

    3. TRANSPORT W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3.2. Transport Preparation 1. It is not recommended that the auger be transported faster than 20 mph (32 km/h). Table 2 references the acceptable transport speed as per the ratio of tractor weight versus auger weight. See Specifications (Section 8.
  • Page 23 W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. TRANSPORT Figure 2. Typical Safety Chain and Hitch Connection 31128 R0...

  • Page 24: Placement

    4. PLACEMENT W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 4. 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. 4.1. Placement Safety • The auger is not insulated, keep away from overhead power lines. Electrocution can occur without direct contact.

  • Page 25: Raising And Lowering

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 4. PLACEMENT Figure 3. Typical Grain Auger Placement for Filling Bins KEEP AWAY! OVERHEAD WIRES wheel chocks Under Hopper Bottom Bins 1. Position the intake hopper between the hopper bin vertical legs. 2. Move auger into place. Do not allow auger or components to contact grain bin.
  • Page 26 4. PLACEMENT W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER Failure to close the ball valve may cause the frame to creep lower, potentially damaging the auger. Lowering: 1. Reconnect the hydraulic hose coupler to tractor, if disconnected. Keep the tractor running while lowering the auger should the need arise to re-lift it.

  • Page 27: Operation

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 5. OPERATION 5. 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. 5.1. Operation Safety • Keep away from rotating and moving parts, including the...

  • Page 28: Operation - Pto Drive

    5. OPERATION W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 8. Stop the auger when it is empty of grain, lower fully and lockout power. Important After the initial start-up and inspection, the auger should be shut down and visually inspected (see Maintenance Section) after approximately ten hours of operation.

  • Page 29: Restarting With A Full Tube

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 5. OPERATION 5.5. 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.

  • Page 30: Operating The Auger With Fertilizer

    5. OPERATION W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 5.9. Operating the Auger with Fertilizer If auger has been used to move fertilizer, it should be cleaned out to prevent corrosion. The easiest way to prevent corrosion is to run a load of grain through it after moving fertilizer or clean the machine as noted in the Maintenance section.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    • After maintenance is complete, replace all guards, service doors, and/or covers. • Use only genuine AGI replacement parts or equivalent. Use of unauthorized parts will void warranty. If in doubt, contact AGI or your local dealer. Before attempting maintenance of any kind: •...

  • Page 32: Maintenance Schedule

    6. MAINTENANCE W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 6.2. Maintenance Schedule Proper maintenance habits mean a longer life, better efficiency, and safer operation. Please follow the Maintenance Schedule below. Keep good records of the hours the auger has been operated and the maintenance performed.

  • Page 33: Lubricate The Equipment

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 6. MAINTENANCE 8. Check wheel bolts are tight and examine tires for gashes, uneven wear, or loss of air pressure. See Section 8. – Specifications on page 42 for recommended tire pressure and torque information.

  • Page 34: Check The Gearbox Oil

    6. MAINTENANCE W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 4. Replace any hose that is badly cut, nicked, abraded, or is separating from the crimped end of the fitting. 5. Secure hoses to the machine. 6.6. Check the Gearbox Oil 1. Remove fill/vent plug to check gearbox oil level. Insert an improvised dipstick (rolled paper or plastic tie) into the oil filler hole to determine the oil level.

  • Page 35: Grease

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 6. MAINTENANCE Figure 5. Upper Drive Chain 6.9. Grease Use SAE multi-purpose high-temperature grease with extreme pressure (EP) performance. SAE multi-purpose lithium-based grease is also acceptable. For continuous use in extreme cold, semi-fluid arctic grease or heavy oil may be used.

  • Page 36: Clean And Wash The Equipment

    6. MAINTENANCE W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER Figure 7. Upper Chain Drive Zerk 6.10. Clean and Wash the Equipment 1. Clean out excess grain from all areas of the auger. 2. Make sure water can drain from the auger tube and intake, then wash the tube with a water hose or pressure washer until all dirt, mud, debris, or residue is gone.

  • Page 37: Check/Adjust The Truss Cables

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 6. MAINTENANCE 6.12. Check/Adjust the Truss Cables When equipped with Truss Cables: Check the Truss Cables: Check tube for straightness, no slack in the cables, and a just noticeable upward deflection of the discharge end.

  • Page 38: Inspect And Service The Hydraulic Lift

    6. MAINTENANCE W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER Table 3 Truss Cable Adjustment (continued) Item Description Eyebolt Nuts Eyebolt Anchor Cable Truss Figure 9. Typical Cable Truss Assembly 6.13. Inspect and Service the Hydraulic Lift Place the auger in the fully lowered position with the cable slack.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7. Troubleshooting 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. Shut down and lock out all power sources before diagnosing any of the causes or attempting any of the solutions below.
  • Page 40 7. TROUBLESHOOTING W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER Problem Cause Solution on application, a belt conveyor may be Bent flighting. more appropriate. Flighting allowed to wear When flighting becomes razor thin at beyond normal point of intake, replacement is critical. Since flight replacement.
  • Page 41 W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 7. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Shear bolt hole worn out-of- Frequent use of the incorrect shear bolt round. size can wear the mounting hole creating a “scissor effect,” which will require replacement of the affected parts.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    8. SPECIFICATIONS W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 8. Specifications Specification 13-51 13-61 13-71 Tube Size 13" DIMENSIONS 10' 9" (327.7 cm) 11' 7" (353.1 cm) 12' 11" (393.7 cm) Lowered Height Halfway 21' 10" (665.5 cm) 25' 8" (782.3 cm) 30' 10"...

  • Page 43: Appendix

    Tighten all bolts to the torque specified, unless otherwise noted. Check tightness periodically, using Table 4 as a guide. Replace the hardware with the same strength bolt, contact AGI if you are unsure. Table 4. Recommended Bolt Torque Threads per Recommended Torque (ft-lb)

  • Page 44: Agi Limited Warranty

    10. 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 45 W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 10. AGI LIMITED WARRANTY 31128 R0...
  • Page 46 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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