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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:
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.
Part Number: 30262 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: 51', 61', 71' Read this manual before using product. Failure to Part Number: 30262 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 Drives and Lockout 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: Pto Driveline Safety

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2. SAFETY 2.5.1 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 8: Personal Protective Equipment

    2. SAFETY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2.7. 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 9: Safety Equipment

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 2. SAFETY 2.8. 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 10 2. SAFETY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 30262 R1...
  • 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 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 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 2. 61' Auger Tube Sections LOWER TUBE 148" BRAND DECAL 375.9 cm MIDDLE TUBE MODEL/SIZE DECAL AGI DECAL UPPER TUBE 24" 61 cm 191" 485.14 cm Figure 3. 71' Auger Tube Sections...
  • Page 19 W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY 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.

  • 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 W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY Auger Track Stop 1st set of holes from top 2nd set of holes from top 3rd set of holes from top 1. Slide the roller track shoe onto the track with cable attach rod facing towards the auger intake.

  • Page 22: Intake Hitch

    3. ASSEMBLY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3.7. Intake Hitch 1. Clean the dirt and paint from the lower flight stub and intake bushing. 2. Attach the intake hitch to the lower auger tube and tighten securely. 3. Maintain 1/2" (1.27 cm) clearance between the bushing and end of flight.

  • Page 23: Shaft Drive Gearbox

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY 3.9. Shaft Drive Gearbox These augers are equipped with chain couplers pre-installed on gearbox. 1. Remove the chain and secure the chain coupler to the driveshaft using a 3/8" x 1-3/4" long square key.

  • Page 24: Driveshaft Shield

    3. ASSEMBLY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3.10. Driveshaft Shield Refer to Table 3 for the proper sequence for your particular auger. Shielding is installed working from the gearbox assembly up to the discharge end. Table 3. Driveshaft Shielding Sequence...

  • Page 25: Install The Spout

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY 3.11. Install the Spout Assembly Note: • Apply caulking to seal the seam of spout to tube. Spout Wide Half Clamp Bolt, 7/16" x 1–3/4" Lock Nut, 7/16" 3.12. Install the Truss Important Four 3/8"...
  • Page 26 3. ASSEMBLY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 4. Thread the truss cable through the eyebolt and double-back 9-1/2" (24 cm) of cable. Secure the cable in place by installing and tightening two 3/8" cable clamps. a. Apply the first clip one base width from the dead end of the rope with u-bolt over the dead end. Live end rests in the clip saddle.

  • Page 27: Assemble The Frame

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY 3.13. Assemble the Frame 1. Fasten the lower reach arms to the axle with three 5/8" x 2" bolts and lock nuts on each side. 2. Attach long cross member to the bottom of large brackets on the lower reach arms with 5/8" x 1-1/2" bolts and lock nuts.
  • Page 28 3. ASSEMBLY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER Note Installing tires may not be leave you with enough clearance to position and attach undercarriage once auger tube is raised. If so, install wheels after assembly is complete. Figure 4. Lower Frame Lower Reach Arm, LH Bolt, 1/2"...

  • Page 29: 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 30: Install The Lift Cylinders And Cables

    3. ASSEMBLY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER For 61' and 71' augers only: Assembly Note: • Do not remove tube support until the assembly in this section has been completed. Stabilizer Bracket, LH Bolt, 5/8" x 1-1/2" Stabilizer Bracket, RH Lock Nut, 5/8"...
  • Page 31 W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY 2. Rotate the elbow fitting at the lower end of the lift cylinder so it faces down, making certain it is securely tightened. 3. Secure the solid connector end of the short cylinder connector hydraulic hose to the above elbow fitting on the right side lift cylinder.
  • Page 32 3. ASSEMBLY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER Important Lift cables will stretch with use. Check frequently and adjust when necessary. Track shoe must rest against the track stop when adjusting cable. Failure to heed will allow auger to raise higher than it is designed to lift, resulting in damage to auger and injury to personnel.
  • Page 33 W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY Before attaching short connector hydraulic hose to left side lift cylinder, make certain lift cables are tightly stretched and that this hose is positioned beneath lift cable on left side lift cylinder. With lift cable beneath this hose, cable will wear on hose as auger is raised and lowered causing hose to wear through.

  • Page 34: Hydraulic Hose Attachment

    3. ASSEMBLY W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3.16. Hydraulic Hose Attachment The elbow fittings are factory installed, see Section 3.15 – Install the Lift Cylinders and Cables on page Important Use thread sealant (not supplied) on fittings and hose threads.

  • Page 35: Install The Plastic Manual Container

    W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 3. ASSEMBLY 3.19. 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 13-51 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 37: 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 38 5. APPENDIX W13 – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER 30262 R1...

  • Page 39: 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 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.

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