1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger TABLE OF CONTENTS Manufacturer’s Statement: For technical reasons, Farm King reserves the right to modify machinery design and specifications provided herein without any preliminary notice. Information provided herein is of descriptive nature. Performance quality may depend on soil fertility, applied agricultural techniques, weather conditions, and other factors.
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Farm King equipment. READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FARM KING EQUIPMENT. If you have any questions, see your Farm King dealer. This manual may illustrate options and accessories not installed on your Farm King equipment.
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Introduction - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger OWNER’S INFORMATION Serial Number Location Please enter the model and serial number in the Thank you for your decision to purchase a Farm space provided for easy reference. King Backsaver Auger. To ensure maximum...
Safety - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safe Operation Safety Alerts WARNING Safety Alert Symbol Operators must have instructions before operating the machine. Untrained operators can cause injury This symbol with a warning statement means: or death.
Safety - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Safety Rules Safety Rules For Power Take-Off (PTO) Driven Equipment • Read and follow instructions in this manual and the tractor’s Operators Manual before operating. • Keep PTO shields and all guards in place. Replace damaged or missing shields and guards before •...
Safety - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Machine Requirements And Capabilities Transport Safety • Stop the machine and engage the parking brake. • Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph). Reduce speed on Install blocks in front of and behind the rear tires of rough roads and surfaces.
Fueling Operation • The Farm King machine must be in good operating condition before use. • Check all of the items listed on the service schedule under the 8 hour column before operation. (See Maintenance section) •...
Safety - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger OPERATING SAFETY ZONES Figure 3 WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Do not allow small children, bystanders or unauthorized persons in the work area during operation. Never stand or work under the auger and undercarriage when in the raised position or during operation.
Safety - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger EQUIPMENT & SAFETY SIGNS (DECALS) Follow the instructions on all the signs (decals) that are on the equipment. Replace any damaged signs (decals) and be sure they are in the correct locations. Equipment signs are available from your Farm King equipment dealer.
Untrained operators and failure to follow instructions can cause injury or death. Farm King follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and / or maintaining the auger must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
Operation - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger OPERATION GENERAL INFORMATION Pre - Operation Checklist Break - In Checklist Tractor And Gas Engine Requirements Drawbar Adjustment ENTERING & LEAVING THE OPERATOR’S POSITION Entering The Operator’s Position Leaving The Operator’s Position...
Operation - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger GENERAL INFORMATION 3. Make sure that all guards and shields are in place, secured and functioning as designed. Pre - Operation Checklist WARNING Before operating the auger for the first time and...
Operation - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Break - In Checklist Check the following mechanical items after 1 hour of operation and again after 10 hours of operation: The break-in period is different from normal Re-torque wheel bolts to proper torque and check operating conditions.
Operation - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Tractor And Gas Engine Requirements Drawbar Adjustment Figure 6 WARNING 16” (410 mm) Do NOT exceed 540 RPM PTO if equipped with chain drive. Do NOT exceed 1000 RPM PTO if equipped with optional M1000 gearbox.
Operation - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger ENTERING & LEAVING THE CONNECTING TO TRACTOR OPERATOR’S POSITION Hitching The Equipment Entering The Operator’s Position Attach the auger to the tractor whenever the equipment is moved around the yard or into Enter the operator’s position, start the engine, and...
Operation - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Figure 8 Figure 9 Install the hitch pin (Item 1) and retaining pin to securely fasten the Backsaver Auger hitch to the tractor drawbar [Figure 9]. Turn the handle (Item 1) clockwise to raise the hitch Attach the safety chain (Item 2) around the drawbar or counterclockwise to lower the hitch [Figure 8].
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Operation - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Figure 10 Figure 11 Adjust the hitch in the mount. Attach at proper hole (Item 1) depending on PTO rating. See identifying Retract the collar and slide the PTO driveline (Item decal [Figure 11].
Operation - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger PTO Driveline Length Check PTO Driveline Bottoming Out Check Due to variations in distances between tractor PTO Stop the engine and leave the operator’s position. shafts and implement input shafts, drivelines may See See “Entering &...
Operation - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Reducing The PTO Driveline Length Figure 13 Stop the engine and leave the operator’s position. IMPLEMENT See “Entering & Leaving The Operator’s Position” PTO SHAFT on page 26. Make sure the PTO driveline and all rotating components have come to a complete stop before leaving the operator’s position.
Operation - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger PTO Driveline Engagement Check 6. With the PTO driveline attached, position the three- point implement to where the telescoping PTO Stop the engine and leave the operator’s position. driveline is at its maximum operating extension.
Operation - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Connecting Hydraulic Hoses To Connect: Figure 16 WARNING HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from high pressure fluid: • Relieve pressure on system before repairing or adjusting. • Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks.
Operation - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Figure 19 Main Lift Cylinder Adjust Figure 21 Remove the lift boom / winch cable hook (Item 1) from the hopper [Figure 19]. Move the hopper to the desired location. Turn the knob (Item 1) on the flow control valve “IN”...
Operation - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Auger Placement IMPORTANT DANGER Do not raise the main auger higher than 35° before lowering the intake auger or interference between ELECTROCUTION HAZARD the intake auger and the intake box will occur.
Operation - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger With the main auger in the fully down position, Unloading Belly Dump Units move the auger towards the bin or barn. Position Figure 23 the auger as close as possible to the bin or barn.
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Operation - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Figure 25 Figure 26 Move the belly dump unit forward until the rear compartment is directly over the hopper (Item 1) [Figure 25]. Move the belly dump unit back until the front...
Operation - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Unloading Rear And Side Dump Units With tractor running at a low idle, engage the tractor PTO slowly to start the auger. Increase Figure 27 engine RPM (do not exceed 540 RPM PTO speed / M1000 Option is 1000 RPM).
Operation - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger TRANSPORTATION IMPORTANT Requirements DANGER Never exceed 20 mph (32 kph). Do not move or transport the auger unless the hopper and intake auger are in the raised / ELECTROCUTION HAZARD transport position and securely fastened before transporting.
Operation - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Transporting Procedure WARNING Remove all supports on the discharge end and anchoring from the intake end (if required). Figure 28 The weight of the hopper and intake auger assembly must be supported by the transport chain whenever the auger is moved.
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Operation - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Figure 32 WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Before you leave the operator’s position: • Always park on a flat level surface. • Place all controls in NEUTRAL. • Engage the park brake.
NOTE: If a problem is encountered that is difficult to solve, even after having read through this troubleshooting section, please call your local Farm King dealer. Before you call, please have this Operator And Parts Manual and the serial number of your machine at hand.
Maintenance - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger SERVICE SCHEDULE Maintenance work must be done at regular intervals. Failure to do so will result in excessive wear and early failures. The service schedule is a guide for correct maintenance of the equipment.
Maintenance - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger LUBRICATION Lubricate the following grease locations EVERY 50 HOURS: Recommendations NOTE: The PTO shaft is equipped with extended Always use a good quality multi-purpose / lithium life bearings. Do not over-grease. base grease when lubricating the equipment.
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Maintenance - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Figure 36 Figure 38 Apply two pumps of grease to the universal joint Apply two pumps of grease to the intake hopper (Item 1) on the hopper auger drive shaft [Figure drive shaft (Item 1) [Figure 38].
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Maintenance - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Figure 40 Figure 42 Apply three pumps of grease to the rod end of the Apply three pumps of grease to the LH & RH lower lift cylinder (Item 1) [Figure 40].
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Maintenance - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Lubricate the following grease locations EVERY 8 Check the upper gearbox oil level every 50 hours: HOURS: Figure 45 Figure 44 Apply oil to the dual auger drive chains (Item 1) [Figure 44].
Maintenance - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger BRIDGING CABLES Tension Adjust Cable Inspection IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Completely unload auger before adjusting bridging cables. Always wear the proper hand and eye protection when serving the equipment. Figure 47 Regularly check the tightness of all cable clamps to avoid slipping.
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Maintenance - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Figure 48 Figure 49 Loosen all cable clamps along the cable being Remove bolt (Item 1) and lock nut (from mounting tightened. bracket on the bottom tube section), move the yoke (Item 2) back, one hole. Re-install the bolt and lock Tighten the nut (Item 1) of the desired bridging nut.
Maintenance - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE Return To Service After the equipment has been in storage, it is Storage necessary to follow a list of items to return the Sometimes it may be necessary to store the equipment to service.
Maintenance - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger ELECTRIC HOPPER CONTROL BOX Remote Control Functions Correctly But The Move-Left/Right Switches On The Box Do Not TROUBLESHOOTING Check the wires leading to the move-left and Applies to all Units Equipped With Control Box move-right switches (Item 3).
Maintenance - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Winch Will Not Raise Or Lower Figure 51 Check that the circuit breaker (Item 1) is not deactivated. Push the button in to reset. This could be caused by defective motors or pinched wiring [Figure 51].
Maintenance - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger ELECTRIC HOPPER REMOTE Figure 52 OPERATION Green LED will blink Operation when turned on and in range of the receiver. Press and hold the power button on the transmitter until both LEDs turn on, then release.
Parts Identification - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger GENERAL PARTS INFORMATION The parts identification section list descriptions, part numbers and quantities for all North America Base Model BS13 Series Augers. Contact your Farm King dealer for additional parts information. UNDERCARRIAGE - 70 MODELS DETAIL A...
Parts Identification - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger TUBES - 70 MODELS DETAIL A DETAIL B 16 13 DETAIL E SECTION F-F 12 14 DETAIL D DETAIL C 918968...
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Parts Identification - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 811691 1/2" X 4 1/2" HEX BOLT (PL) 811791 1/2" X 2" HEX BOLT (PL) 811795 3/8" X 2" HEX BOLT (PL) 812208 NIPPLE 1/2" BODY 1/2"-14 NPTF QUICK CONNECT 812363 3/8"...
Parts Identification - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger TUBES - 85 MODELS DETAIL A DETAIL B DETAIL C 16 13 12 14 DETAIL E SECTION F-F DETAIL D 918802...
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Parts Identification - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 811691 1/2" X 4 1/2" HEX BOLT (PL) 811791 1/2" X 2" HEX BOLT (PL) 811795 3/8" X 2" HEX BOLT (PL) 812208 NIPPLE 1/2" BODY 1/2"-14 NPTF QUICK CONNECT 812363 3/8"...
Parts Identification - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger TUBES - 95 MODELS DETAIL A DETAIL B DETAIL G DETAIL C 13 13 17 31 30 DETAIL F 12 14 DETAIL D DETAIL E 933432...
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Parts Identification - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 811691 1/2" X 4 1/2" HEX BOLT (PL) 811791 1/2" X 2" HEX BOLT (PL) 811795 3/8" X 2" HEX BOLT (PL) 812208 NIPPLE 1/2" BODY 1/2"-14 NPTF QUICK CONNECT 812363 3/8"...
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Parts Identification - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Tubes - 95 Models - Continued DETAIL A DETAIL B DETAIL G DETAIL C 13 13 17 31 30 DETAIL F 12 14 DETAIL D DETAIL E 933432...
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Parts Identification - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 964001 1" X 7/16" X 10GA FLAT WASHER (PL) 964565 1/2" CABLE CLAMP (PL) 964587 1/2" CABLE THIMBLE 967284 BOLT FLAT HEAD SOCKET 5/8 X 1 3/4" (PL)
Parts Identification - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Second Tube F2163 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 81925 HEX BOLT 5/16” X 1 3/4” (PL) 927876 HYDRAULIC LINE 5/8” 931881 CLAMP-TWIN 926892 WELDT-BS13114 CENTER TUBE 928651 WELDT-BS13114 CENTER FLTG Third Tube...
Specifications - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger HARDWARE TORQUE VALUES Metric Chart NOTE: Do not use the values listed in the charts if a different torque value or tightening procedure is specified in this manual for a specific application. Torque values listed are for general use only.
Specifications - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger Imperial Chart NOTE: Do not use the values listed in the charts if a different torque value or tightening procedure is specified in this manual for a specific application. Torque values listed are for general use only.
Specifications - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger HYDRAULIC CONNECTION Port Seal (O-Ring Boss) Fitting O-Ring Fitting (Straight Thread) Port Seal And O-ring Boss Tightening Torque Tubeline O.D. Thread Size N•m (ft.-lbs.) Lubricate the O-ring before installing the fitting. 1/4”...
Warranty - 1370, 1385, 1395, 13114 Backsaver Auger WARRANTY FARM KING BASE LIMITED WARRANTY Repair Parts Limited Warranty What Is Not Covered Authorized Dealer And Labor Costs Warranty Requirements...
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If Farm King determines that it will pay labor costs for warranty work, it will do so by issuing a credit to the dealer’s or distributor’s account. Work done by a third party must be pre-...
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Corrections of defects and improper workmanship in the manner, and for the applicable time periods, provided for herein shall constitute fulfillment of all responsibilities of Farm King to the purchaser, and Farm King shall not be liable in negligence, contract, or on any other basis with respect to the subject equipment.
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