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MRDN 10 • SLMD 12 •
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SWING AUGER
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  • Page 1 ® MRDN 10 • SLMD 12 • MRDN 13 • AUGER 14 SWING AUGER This product is covered by one or more U.S., Canadian, meridianmfg.com/swing-auger Foreign patents and/or pending patent applications. For details, see: OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 SIGN-OFF FORM Meridian Manufacturing Inc. follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be using or maintaining the bin must read and clearly understand ALL Safety and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
  • Page 3 We want to thank you for purchasing a Meridian manufactured product. Whether this is your first Meridian purchase or you have been a customer for years, you are now part of the Meridian community of customers and we appreciate your business.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Section 1: INTRODUCTION ..... . . 1-1 Section 2: SAFETY.
  • Page 6 ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Section 4: SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ... 4-1 4.1 Fluids And Lubricants ..... . 4-1 4.1.1 Greasing.

  • Page 7: Section 1: Introduction

    Keep this manual for future reference. Call your dealer, distributor or our office if you need assistance, information, additional/replacement copies, or a digital copy of this document. Information provided herein is of a descriptive nature. Meridian Manufacturing Inc. reserves the right to modify the machinery design and specifications without any preliminary notice.
  • Page 8 ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 This product is covered by one or more U.S., Canadian, Foreign patents and/or pending patent applications. For details, see: Meridian Manufacturing Inc. continuously enhances its product offering through product improvements and new product innovations.

  • Page 9: Section 2: Safety

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 Section 2: SAFETY 3 Big Reasons why safety The Safety Alert Symbol is important to you: identifies important safety • Accidents Disable and Kill messages on the auger • Accidents Cost and in this manual.

  • Page 10: Safety Orientation

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 2.1 SAFETY ORIENTATION 2.2 GENERAL SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and • Read and understand the Operator’s maintenance of your Meridian® auger. Be sure Manual and all safety decals before...

  • Page 11: Equipment Safety Guidelines

    ® SAFETY Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 SAFETY GUARD DESCRI 2.3 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Safety of the operator and bystanders is one • Safety guard locations: of the main concerns when designing and developing this auger. However, every year many...

  • Page 12: Work Preparation

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 2.4 WORK PREPARATION • Clear working area of stones, branches or • Never operate the auger and its engine until hidden obstacles that might be hooked or you have read this manual, and understand snagged, causing injury or damage.

  • Page 13: Pto Safety

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 2.7 PTO SAFETY 2.9 SAFETY DECALS • Never use a PTO driveline without a rotating • Keep safety decals clean and legible at all shield in good working order.

  • Page 14: Decal Location

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 2.10 DECAL LOCATION The following illustration shows the general location of decals on this auger. The position of decals may vary depending on the machine’s options. Decals are not shown at actual size.

  • Page 15: Operating Safety

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 2.11 OPERATING SAFETY • Be sure that auger tube is empty before raising • Anyone who will be operating this or lowering. auger, or working around it, must read this manual. They must know •...

  • Page 16: Workplace Hazard Area

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 2.13 WORKPLACE HAZARD AREA The following illustration shows the designated work areas. This area shall be marked off with coloured nylon or plastic rope hung by portable barriers to define the designated work areas.

  • Page 17: Transport Safety

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 2.14 TRANSPORT SAFETY • The auger must be empty before raising or lowering the tube. • Always transport the auger in collapsed position. • Ensure all lights, reflectors, other lighting requirements are installed and in good condition.
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  • Page 19: Section 3: Operation

    The Meridian® auger has many features incorporated into it as a result of suggestions made by customers like you. Hazard controls and accident prevention are dependent upon the personnel operating and maintaining the equipment.

  • Page 20: Machine Components

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 3.1 MACHINE COMPONENTS The swing auger is powered by either a 540 or 1000 rpm PTO drive. • Components may vary, and their positions may change depending on the options which Here is a list of the main components: in the auger contains.

  • Page 21: Components And Controls

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 3.2 COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS Auger Boot with PTO Drive: The auger boot contains the PTO drive. There are two drive options which are not available on all auger models: •...
  • Page 22 ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 Fig 8 - SLMD Hopper lift arm Standard Swing Auger: The swing auger can be manually moved around the side of the auger into position for loading. Swing Auger with Mover (Optional): This swing is powered by an electric mover kit.
  • Page 23 ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 Truss System and Side Cables: The cable truss system needs to be adjusted periodically to keep it straight side-to-side, and a slight upward bow (a smile) in the auger tube for proper, long-lasting operation.

  • Page 24: Transportation

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 3.3 TRANSPORTATION 6. After the auger is hitched to the vehicle, put jack in raised transport position and lock into place. ELECTROCUTION HAZARD - Use caution when working with hitch jack.

  • Page 25: Auger Placement

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 3.4 AUGER PLACEMENT Once the auger has been transported to the work 7. Slowly back the auger into position until site, it can be moved to it’s working position.

  • Page 26: Pre-Operation Checklist

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 3.5 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST 3.6 NEW MACHINE BREAK-IN Efficient and safe operation of the auger Meridian Manufacturing Inc. recommends that requires that each operator knows the operating before you start moving grain with a new auger procedures.

  • Page 27: Operating On Site

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 3.7 OPERATING ON SITE 3.7.1 Auger Drive and Lock-Out: Proper operation of this auger requires that the operator pre-inspect the drive system, know how OPERATION HAZARD to shut down the system in an emergency, and •...

  • Page 28: Emergency Shut-Down

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 3.7.2 Emergency Shut-Down: 3.7.3 Everyday Operation: 1. Should the auger be shut-down under load, 1. Complete the pre-operation checklist. lock-out the power source. - Disconnect the PTO shaft. 2. Have another trained operator present to monitor the operation and help with a shutdown in case of an emergency.

  • Page 29: Hydraulics

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 3.8 HYDRAULICS • There are various types of tractor hydraulic systems; the quick connect couplers are supplied by the owners. HYDRAULICS HAZARD - Please consult your tractor manual for the •...

  • Page 30: Storage

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 3.9 STORAGE After the season’s use, or when the auger will 10. Do not attempt to pull auger out of snow not be used for an extended period of time, it bank in winter.

  • Page 31: Section 4: Service And Maintenance

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 Section 4: SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE • Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety • Before applying pressure to a hydraulic items before maintaining the auger. system, make sure all components are tight, hoses and couplings are in good condition.

  • Page 32: Greasing

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 4.1.1 Greasing: GREASING HAZARD Too much grease causes excessive overheating. Under-greasing accelerates equipment wear. No grease should be seen around bearings. If there is, too much grease was applied...

  • Page 33: Servicing Intervals

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 4.2 SERVICING INTERVALS The following recommended periods are based on normal operating conditions. Severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent lubrication and oil changes. Schedules may vary depending on options and engine model contained in your equipment.

  • Page 34: Every 200 Hours Or Annually

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 4.2.4 Every 200 Hours or Annually: 12. Change oil in the gearbox. 20. Grease the Frame wheel hubs. 13. Oil Drive Chain with #130 grade oil. 21. Grease the Frame pivot points.

  • Page 35: Lubrication Locations

    MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS MAINTENANCE ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS 4.3 LUBRICATION LOCATIONS BOOT BOOT BOOT, 540 RPM DRIVE: Lube Knuckle w/ Multi-Lith Grease Lube Knuckle BOOT Lube Knuckle Every 50 Hrs...
  • Page 36 LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 HOPPER HOPPER HOPPER: Lube Hopper Tire Bolts w/ Multi-Lith Grease Check Seasonally Lube Hopper Tire Bolts w/ Multi-Lith Grease Check Seasonally Lube Chain w/ Quality Chain Lube...
  • Page 37 LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 FRAME Lube Pivot Points w/ Multi-Lith Grease Check Seasonally FRAME, MRDN 13: Lube Cylinder Pins w/ Multi-Lith Grease Check Seasonally Lube Pivot Points w/ Multi-Lith Grease Check Seasonally...
  • Page 38 MAINTENACE MAINTENACE LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS MAINTENACE LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS FRAME FRAME MAINTENACE FRAME LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS FRAME, AUGER 14: FRAME Lube Cylinder Pins Lube Cylinder Pins w/ Multi-Lith Grease w/ Multi-Lith Grease...

  • Page 39: Maintenance Procedures

    - Use of unauthorized parts will void the warranty of your auger. - Contact your Meridian dealer to order parts. • Meridian Augers are designed and tested for a safe, efficient operation. - Do not modify the equipment in any way.

  • Page 40: Truss Cable Adjustment

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 4.4.2 Truss Cable Adjustment: The truss cables require adjusting periodically as they will stretch over time and use. Simply transporting the auger from one location to another can cause the truss cables to stretch.

  • Page 41: Hopper U-Joint & Pivot Alignment

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 4.4.3 Hopper U-Joint & Pivot Alignment: Red arrow indicates the centre line of the two pivot points Square Stub Part #13000000305 Green arrows indicate the alignment of the centre of the U-joint to the centre of the pivot points •...
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  • Page 43: Section 5: Troubleshooting

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 Section 5: TROUBLESHOOTING This section contains a list of common problems, causes and offers quick solutions to those issues. If problems are confronted which are difficult to solve, even after having read through this section, please contact your authorized dealer, distributor or Meridian manufacturing Inc.
  • Page 44 ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 Replace U-joint at head-end of feed Worn U-joint at feed tube head-end. tube. Replace U-joint at hopper-end of feed Worn U-joint at feed tube hopper-end. tube. Feed tube noisy and vibrates.
  • Page 45 ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 1. Lubricate treaded tie rod. 2. Loosen off the tie rod to allow swivel washers to be lifted away from seat. 3. Apply grease between swivel The Anti-twist tie rod requires Auger leans bad to washer and seat.
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  • Page 47: Section 6: Reference

    ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 Section 6: REFERENCE For information not included here, or for a digital copy of this manual, please call your dealer, or Meridian Manufacturing Inc. directly for assistance: (833) 944-2345.
  • Page 48 ® Operator’s Manual: MRDN 10, SLMD 12, MRDN 13, AUGER 14 Table 4 - SLMD 12 and AUGER 14 Specifications AUGER 14-115 AUGER AUGER SLMD 12-72 SLMD 12-79 SLMD 12-85 SLMD 12-95 AXLES AXLES 14-95 14-105 RETRACTED EXTENDED 95’ (29m) 105’...
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  • Page 50 2. Meridian warrants replacement parts and components either manufactured or sold by, will be free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and service for thirty (30) days from the shipment date from the Meridian dealer (FCA), or the remainder of the original warranty period on the Goods, whichever is longer.
  • Page 51 9. The sole financial obligation of Meridian under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the Goods as originally supplied and in no event shall they exceed the original cost of the Goods supplied.
  • Page 52 ® (833) 944-2345 | www.meridianmfg.com Part No: 130000013682-00-REV1 ©2024 Meridian Manufacturing Inc. Registered Trademarks Used Under License. Printed in Canada (07/2024)

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