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AGI W13 Assembly Manual

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W13
Portable Grain Auger
Assembly Manual
This manual applies to the following models:
Westfield W13, Hutchinson W13, Mayrath W13:
31', 36', 41'
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: 30749 R1
Revised: November 2021
Original Instructions

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  • Page 1 Portable Grain Auger Assembly Manual This manual applies to the following models: Westfield W13, Hutchinson W13, Mayrath W13: 31', 36', 41' Read this manual before using product. Failure to Part Number: 30749 R1 follow instructions and safety precautions can Revised: November 2021...
  • Page 2 New in this Manual The following changes have been made in this revision of the manual: Description Section Updated manual format various sections...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 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 Information....................... 5 2.3 Rotating Flighting Safety ......................6 2.4 Rotating Parts Safety......................... 6 2.5 Hand Winch 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 Portable Grain Auger. 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 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 7: Electric Motor Safety

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2. SAFETY 2.6.1 Electric Motor Safety Power Source • Electric motors and controls shall be installed and serviced by a qualified electrician and must meet all local codes and standards. • Use a magnetic starter to protect the electric motor.

  • Page 8: Tire Safety

    2. SAFETY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2.7. 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.

  • Page 9: Safety Equipment

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2. SAFETY Hard Hat • Wear a hard hat to help protect your head. Steel-Toe Boots • Wear steel-toe boots to protect feet from falling debris. Work Gloves • Wear work gloves to protect your hands from sharp and rough edges.

  • Page 10: Safety Decal Locations And Details

    2. SAFETY W13 – PORTABLE 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.
  • Page 11 W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2. SAFETY 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 W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 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 13 W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2. SAFETY 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 14 2. SAFETY W13 – PORTABLE 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.
  • Page 15 W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2. SAFETY 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. 17113 WARNING TRANSPORT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: •...

  • Page 16: Assembly

    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.

  • Page 17: Arrange The Tubes And Apply Model Decals

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY 3.4. Arrange the Tubes and Apply Model Decals Identify and Arrange the Auger Tube Sections 1. Align tube sections on a series of support stands, placing a support stand at the end of each tube (see the figures below for correct tube identification and positioning).
  • Page 18 3. ASSEMBLY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER Figure 3. 41' Auger Tube Sections BRAND DECAL LOWER TUBE 32" (81.2 cm) MODEL/SIZE DECAL AGI DECAL UPPER TUBE 24" (61 cm) 134" (340.4 cm) Apply the Logo and Model Decals on the Auger Tubes Important Do not cover any existing safety or instruction decals with the model decals.
  • Page 19 W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY 30749 R1...

  • Page 20: Connect The Auger Tubes

    3. ASSEMBLY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3.5. Connect the Auger Tubes Assembly Note: • Always strap tubes to the support stands to prevent the tubes from rolling off the stands. • Assemble the auger tube starting with the discharge section and working toward the intake section.

  • Page 21: Install The Track Shoe And Track Stop

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY 3.6. Install the Track Shoe and Track Stop 1. Slide the roller track shoe onto the track. 2. For 31' models only: Attach the angle track stop to the second set of holes from the bottom of the track.

  • Page 22: Install The Intake Hitch

    3. ASSEMBLY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 5. For 31' models only: Attach the lift cable attach bracket to the first set of holes from the bottom of the track. Secure using two 7/16" x 1-1/4" bolts, flat washers and lock nuts. Make certain the flat washers are on top of the track.

  • Page 23: Install The Two-Stage Driveshaft

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY 3.8. Install the Two-Stage Driveshaft Upper sections of the driveshaft are factory installed. To install the lower section follow the steps below. 1. Clean the paint and dirt from the driveshaft end and shaft connectors.
  • Page 24 3. ASSEMBLY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. Remove the chain from chain coupler on gearbox, then attach the chain coupler sprocket to the driveshaft with a 1/4" x 1-1/2" square key. Tighten the set screws. 4. Place the gearbox assembly on the auger tube, then reinstall the chain-to-chain coupler leaving a minimum clearance of 1/16"...

  • Page 25: Install The Emd Drive

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY 3.10. Install the EMD Drive Important When using an electric motor: • Use a qualified electrician to install the motor and controls. Installation should be in accordance with all local and national codes.
  • Page 26 3. ASSEMBLY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 12. Place the belts on the pulleys and apply slight tension. Align the two pulleys with a straight edge, then tighten the set screws. 13. Apply final tension to the belts with the 1/2" x 9" adjusting bolts on the motor mount.
  • Page 27 W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY 30749 R1...

  • Page 28: Install The Driveshaft Shield

    3. ASSEMBLY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3.11. Install the Driveshaft Shield Refer to Table 2 for the proper sequence for your particular auger. Shielding is installed working from the gearbox assembly up to the discharge end. Table 2. Driveshaft Shielding Sequence...

  • Page 29: Install The Spout

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY 3. Fasten with shield strap and self-tapping screws. Do not tighten until all shielding is in place. 3.12. Install the Spout Assembly Note: • Apply caulking to seal the seam of spout to tube.

  • Page 30: Assemble The Frame

    3. ASSEMBLY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3.13. Assemble the Frame Components are heavy and create a crushing and pinching hazard if improperly handled. Be sure to use proper hoisting equipment and procedures, and ensure lifting apparatus is secure. Lockout the lifting apparatus before working around or under the raised components. Failure to do so may cause serious personal injury.

  • Page 31: Connect The Auger Tube To The Frame

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY 3.14. Connect the Auger Tube to the Frame STRONG SLING OR CHAIN Important Be sure to use proper hoisting equipment and procedures when raising the discharge end of the auger. Lock out the hoist apparatus prior to working around or under the raised tube.

  • Page 32: Hydraulic Winch Installation

    3. ASSEMBLY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3.15. Hydraulic Winch Installation Assembly Notes: • Attach cable to winch using one of the 2 methods shown, depending on supplied winch. Cable must enter the winch on the top side of the drum and must have a minimum of 3 wraps on the drum when the auger is in the transport position.
  • Page 33 W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY Assembly Notes: • Secure the cable in place by installing and tightening the 1/4" cable clamps. • Live end rests in the clip saddle. • Apply tension and tighten all nuts evenly to the recommended torque of 15 ft·lb.

  • Page 34: Install The Winch Handle

    3. ASSEMBLY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3.16. Install the Winch Handle Winch handle assembly must follow the instructions below. Improper assembly will result in sudden winch failure causing damage to equipment and/or personal injury. Assembly Note: • Before installing handle on the main winch assembly, check the model number stamped on winch housing and follow the correct set of instructions.

  • Page 35: Install The Plastic Manual Container

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY 3.18. Install the Plastic Manual Container Assembly Note: • Attach the manual container bracket to the top of the axle, centered between the two wheels. • Slide the tab on the bottom of the manual into the raised slot in the manual holder bracket.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    4. SPECIFICATIONS W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 4. Specifications SPECIFICATION 13" (33.0 cm) Tube Size CAPACITIES Unloading Rate 6600-7800 Bu/Hr TRANSPORT DIMENSIONS Length 32' 7" (9.93 m) 37' 7" (11.5 m) 42' 7" (13 m) Width 10' 10" 10' 10"...

  • Page 37: Appendix

    Tighten all bolts to the torque specified, unless otherwise noted. Check tightness periodically, using Table 3 as a guide. Replace the hardware with the same strength bolt, contact AGI if you are unsure. Table 3. Recommended Bolt Torque Threads per Recommended Torque (ft-lb)

  • Page 38: Agi Limited Warranty

    6. 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 39 W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 6. AGI LIMITED WARRANTY 30749 R1...
  • Page 40 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.

This manual is also suitable for:

Westfield w13Hutchinson w13Mayrath w13

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