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New in this Manual The following changes have been made in this revision of the manual: Description Section Modified detail for the short side truss bracket. Section 4.6 – Connect Auger Tubes (84'/94') on page Added assembly note to align the flighting. Section 4.7 –...
Before assembling, please read this manual. Familiarize yourself with the process and the necessary precautions for efficient and safe assembly of this AGI Swing-Away Grain Auger. Everyone present at the assembly site is required to be familiar with all safety precautions.
2. SAFETY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 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.
2. SAFETY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY 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. •...
2. SAFETY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 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. •...
2. SAFETY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 2.7.2 Hydraulic Power Safety Power Source • Refer to the rules and regulations applicable to the power source operating the hydraulic system. • Do not connect or disconnect hydraulic lines while system is under pressure.
2. SAFETY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 2.8. 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. •...
2. SAFETY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 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. Dust Mask •...
2. SAFETY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 2.11.1 Decal Installation/Replacement 1. Decal area must be clean and dry, with a temperature above 50°F (10°C). 2. Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper. 3.
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2. SAFETY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY 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.
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2. SAFETY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 20816 DANGER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD To prevent death or serious injury: • When operating or moving, keep equipment away from overhead power lines and devices. •...
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2. SAFETY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 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. 20804 WARNING ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death:...
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2. SAFETY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY 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.
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2. SAFETY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY 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. •...
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2. SAFETY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY 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. •...
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2. SAFETY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 20812 WARNING ROLLOVER / TRANSPORT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: • Fully extend axles before raising tube. • Retract axles before transporting. 17107 CAUTION To prevent personal injury or...
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2. SAFETY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 17531 NOTICE To prevent damage during auger- to-tractor hookup: • Follow dimensions above for correct auger-to-tractor hookup. • Auger must be on level ground and in full down position when measuring.
3. FEATURES X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 3. Features Features 74' Model Features discharge spout boot truss tower swing cable adjustment hydraulic cylinders lift arm 31176 R1...
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3. FEATURES X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 84'/94' Model Features discharge spout boot truss tower swing truss adjustment cable adjustment side truss hydraulic cylinders lift arm 31176 R1...
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3. FEATURES X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Swing Features spout head service cover swing tube maintenance hatch hopper flights and flight guarding overflow panel Grain Transfer Boot Features hitch jack hitch PTO holder ball valve hose holder clean-out hatch side access panel manual winch (hopper)
Take pictures of shipments prior to, or just after, unloading if there are any damages. 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.
Otherwise, use some form of shim to keep the tubes level across all of the support stands. Important Strap tubes to the support stands to prevent the tubes from rolling off the stands. Figure 1. 74' Auger Tube Sections MODEL/SIZE DECAL AGI DECAL 35" (89 cm) 260" (660 cm) BRAND DECAL 4"...
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4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 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.
4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.5. Connect Auger Tubes (74') This section applies to the 13-74 swing-away augers. Assembly Notes: • Always strap tubes to the support stands to prevent the tubes from rolling off the stands. •...
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4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Long Side Trussing at Tube Connections Assembly Notes: • Always strap tubes to the support stands to prevent the tubes from rolling off the stands. • Align flighting to ensure a continual spiral of auger surface. flight connecting shaft lock nut, 1/2"...
4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Short Side Trussing — Lower and Upper Tubes side truss bracket, short lock nut, 7/16" bolt, 7/16" x 1" 4.7. Install the Boot on the Auger Tube Components are heavy and create a crushing hazard if improperly handled. Be sure to use proper hoisting equipment and procedures, and ensure lifting apparatus is secure.
4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.8. Install the Boot Tow Bar tow bar assembly reducer/reverser reverser bolt, 3/4" x 5-1/2" regular lock nut, 3/4" 31176 R1...
4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.9. Set the Thrust Adjuster 1. Remove the dust cap. 2. Tighten the lock nut until the bushing is snug. The bushing is snug when it can no longer be moved by hand. 3.
4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.10. Auger Tube Truss Assembly (74') This section applies to the 13-74 swing-away augers. Install the Cable Bridges Assembly Note: • The truss tower extension bracket is not required for augers with the 15' swing tube, x-tend hopper, and gulp hopper.
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4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 5. Pull the cable: • over the high (middle) truss tower, • under the tube and around the middle cable return bracket, • back over the middle cable bridge, •...
4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.11.2 Top Truss Tube 13-84 13-94 Assembly Notes: • Work from discharge to intake. • Once top trussing is installed, measure each section from the hole of the bottom top tube connection plate to the hole of the tab on the auger tube to ensure they are square and have the same length.
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4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER truss tower bolt, 5/8" x 1-1/2" top truss tube flat washer, 5/8" bolt, 1/2" x 1-3/4" lock nut, 5/8" lock nut, 1/2" center adjust mount top truss tube w/ threaded rod — short bolt, 1/2"...
4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.11.3 Cross Brace 13-84 13-94 Assembly Note: • Hand tighten all nuts on members only. • The long cross brace closest to the intake end should NOT be installed for augers with a 15' swing tube. cross brace —...
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4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER cross brace — short lock nut, 1/2" cross brace shackle oval lock nut, 3/4" bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/2" cross brace lock nut, 1/2" bolt, 1/2" x 1-3/4" bolt, 1/2" x 2-1/2" cross brace —...
4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.11.4 Tube Bow Support auger tube at the discharge end and loosen the 1" UNC Nut of the top tube at that location. Raise end up approximately 6" (15.2 cm) to provide a small upward bow. Fasten top tube connection nuts and cross member nuts by working from discharge to intake.
4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.12. Install Truss Cables (84'/94') This section applies to the 13-84 and 13-94 swing-away augers. 24" (61cm) (minimum overlap length) 9-1/2" (24cm) 8-1/2" (21.6cm) (minimum turn-back length) cable eyebolt cable clamp, 3/8"...
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4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER • Check the tension in the side truss cables. Hang a 25 lb weight at the center of the side truss and measure the cable deflection. Ensure a maximum deflection of 2-1/4". 5.
4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.13. Assemble the Auger 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.
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4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Installing the Deflector Assembly (74' Models only) Assembly Note: • Position the deflector assembly on the same side that the hopper will be operating on. deflector assembly skid clamp bolt, 1/2"...
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4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Installing the Bowtie and Bowtie Cross Brace Assembly Note: • A steel punch may be necessary to align the bowtie bolt holes. bowtie lock nut, 5/8" bowtie cross brace bolt, 1/2"...
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4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Attaching the Upper Scissor and Scissor Support Assembly Notes: • Ensure the hub and wheel mounting surfaces are free from rust and debris. • Torque the wheel bolts to 100 ft·lb ± 10 ft·lb using the pattern shown. •...
4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.15. 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.
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4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Attaching the Stabilizer Braces to the Frame stabilizer bracket bolt, 5/8" x 2" stabilizer brace bolt, 5/8" x 2-1/4" bolt, 5/8" x 1-1/2" lock nut, 5/8" Connecting the Upper Scissor Frame to the Tube Assembly Notes: •...
4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.16. Connecting Hydraulic Hose to Cylinders Note Refer to the Appendix for hydraulic fitting tightening specifications. Note Elbow fittings are factory installed. Use thread sealant on fittings and hose threads (not supplied). 1.
4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.17. Connect the PTO Driveline Assembly Notes: • Clean paint or dirt off of PTO driveline and flighting shaft ends. • Make sure that the square key is in place on the flighting shaft. •...
4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.18. Install Low Profile Intake Hopper Components are heavy and create a crushing 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.
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4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Assembly Notes: • Tighten set screws on u-joints, then close and secure the service door. • There are 3 height settings for the hopper wheels that can be used according to preference. •...
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4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 15' Swing Tube Assembly Only (Optional) transition bolt, 7/16" x 1-1/4" swing lift bracket lock nut, 7/16" Assembly Notes: • Open the latches and rotate the spout lid open, so that it lies down on the top of the swing tube. •...
4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER spout head lid bolt, 3/8" x 3/4" spout head retainer latch spout head spacer 4.19. Install the Hopper Lift Arm and Winch Augers with 10' Swing Tube Assembly (Standard) Assembly Notes: •...
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4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Augers with 15' Swing Tube Assembly (Optional) Assembly Notes: • Determine which side of the auger the hopper will be operating on. • Position the lift arm assembly on top of the auger tube with the arm overhanging the side that the hopper will be operating on.
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4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Manual Winch Installation Right Side Left Side Assembly Note: • Position the winch assembly on the opposite side that the hopper will be operating on. boot winch assembly hairpin 31176 R1...
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4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER Winch Cable Assembly Notes: • Thread the cable through the hopper lift arm and pull the cable to the winch. • Wrap the cable over and around the winch spool at least three times, then insert the cable end through the hole provided in the side of the spool and secure the end with the provided cable clamp.
4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.20. Hopper Transport Position Augers with 10' Swing Tube Assembly (Standard) Assembly Note: • Feed side of hopper must face the main auger when in transport. safety chain winch cable Augers with 15' Swing Tube Assembly (Optional) Assembly Note: •...
4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.21. Install the Hitch Jack The jack is attached to the auger with a pin at the pivot point. To install: 1. Elevate the auger boot (intake end) approximately 2' (61 cm) with a front-end loader and sling, and install the jack in a vertical position.
4. ASSEMBLY X² & HX² 13" SERIES – SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER 4.22. Install the Plastic Manual Container Assembly Note: • Before beginning installation, ensure that all winch/auger lift controls are locked in place and shut down and/or lock out auger. plastic manual holder self tapping screw 31176 R1...
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 Threads per Recommended Torque (ft-lb)
7. 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”).
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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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