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AGI WESTFIELD MKX130 Assembly And Operators Manual

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MKX-Tend Hopper
MKX130
Operator and Assembly Manual
Original Instructions
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: 31020 R0
Revised: May 2017

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  • Page 1 MKX-Tend Hopper MKX130 Operator and Assembly Manual Original Instructions Read this manual before using product. Failure to Part Number: 31020 R0 follow instructions and safety precautions can Revised: May 2017 result in serious injury, death, or property damage. Keep manual for future reference.
  • Page 2 We strongly recommend that all personnel associated with this equipment be trained in the correct operational and safety procedures required for this product. This product has been designed and constructed according to general engineering standards, other local regulations may apply and must be followed by the operator. Use the sign-off sheet below to record initial and periodic reviews of this manual with all such personnel.
  • Page 3 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 CONTENTS 1. Introduction ............................5 1.1. Serial Number Location......................5 2. Safety............................... 6 2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words..................6 2.2. General Safety .......................... 6 2.3. Additional Safety Information....................7 2.4. Rotating Flighting Safety ......................7 2.5.
  • Page 4 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 8. Specifications ............................40 9. Appendix ............................... 41 9.1. Tightening O-Ring Fittings ...................... 41 9.2. Bolt Torque Values ........................ 41 10. Westfield Auger Warranty ......................... 44 31020 R0...
  • Page 5 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 1. INTRODUCTION 1 1 . . I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n Thank you for purchasing a Westfield MKX-Tend Hopper. This equipment will allow safe and efficient operation when you read and follow all of the instructions contained in this manual.
  • Page 6 2. SAFETY MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 2 2 . . S S a a f f e e t t y y 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.
  • Page 7 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 2. SAFETY 2.3. Additional Safety Information This manual is a supplement to the Series Operator Manual. Please ensure that you have read and understood that manual. 2.4. Rotating Flighting Safety • KEEP AWAY from rotating flighting. •...
  • Page 8 2. SAFETY MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 2.7. 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. Failure to heed could result in serious injury.
  • Page 9 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 2. SAFETY 31020 R0...
  • Page 10 2. SAFETY MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 2.9. Drives and Lockout Safety Inspect the power source(s) before using and know how to shut down in an emergency. Whenever you service or adjust your equipment, make sure you shut down your power WARNING source and follow lockout and tagout procedures to prevent inadvertent start-up and hazardous energy release.
  • Page 11 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 2. SAFETY 2.10. Personal Protective Equipment The following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn when operating or maintaining the equipment. Work Gloves • Wear work gloves to protect your hands from sharp and rough edges. Steel-Toe Boots •...
  • Page 12 2. SAFETY MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 First-Aid Kit • Have a properly-stocked first-aid kit available for use should the need arise, and know how to use it. 31020 R0...
  • Page 13 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 2. SAFETY 2.12. Safety Decals • Keep safety decals clean and legible at all times. • Replace safety decals that are missing or have become illegible. See decal location figures that follow. • Replaced parts must display the same decal(s) as the original part. •...
  • Page 14 2. SAFETY MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 Figure 2. Safety Decal Locations 20804 20803 22950 22950 22948 22949 20805 22952 22957 20813 20804 20803 20804 31020 R0...
  • Page 15 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 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. Keep in good working order.
  • Page 16 2. SAFETY MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 20804 WARNING ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: • Keep body, hair, and clothing away from rotating pulleys, belts, chains, and sprockets. • Do not operate with any guard removed or modified.
  • Page 17 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 2. SAFETY Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 22950 WARNING Moving Parts will cause severe injury. KEEP AWAY ROTATING SHAFT Keep hair and loose clothing away 22957 CAUTION 1. SHUT OFF PTO when retracting or extending swing to or from its fully retracted position.
  • Page 18 2. SAFETY MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 22948 NOTICE DO NOT operate the PTO when retracted past this point. Failure to follow could result in equipment damage. 22949 NOTICE DO NOT operate the PTO when retracted past this point.
  • Page 19 Swing Auger General Description The MKX-Tend hopper swing auger is an option for the Westfield MKX130. It provides the ability to drive hopper bottom trailers into place with the MKX-Tend hopper retracted and when extended will reach both trailer hopper gates on most straight trailers without having to re-position the truck. The MKX-Tend hopper may be extended under the trailer under operator control safely and with ease once the trailer is stopped.
  • Page 20 4. ASSEMBLY MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 4 4 . . A A s s s s e e m m b b l l y y Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below. 4.1.
  • Page 21 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 4. ASSEMBLY Figure 4. MKX-Tend Hopper General Installation Installation for Retrofits 1. Swing your old swing auger into a position out from the side of your auger that is safe to lift. 2. Secure an appropriate lifting device with lifting straps or chains to your old swing. 3.
  • Page 22 4. ASSEMBLY MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 1. Attach the lift arm mount to the lift arm mount brackets using six 1/2” x 1-1/2” bolts and locknuts. 2. Position the hopper lift arm assembly on the MKX-Tend hopper lift arm mount bracket with the arm overhanging the side of the auger that the hopper will be operating on.
  • Page 23 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 4. ASSEMBLY 1. Position the new short truss brace tube between the truss tower and lift arm mount, and secure it with a 1/2" x 1-1/2" bolt and locknut at each end. Table 5. Replacement Truss Brace Tube Short Truss Brace Tube (Replacement) Model...
  • Page 24 4. ASSEMBLY MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 Figure 7. Installing the Hydraulic Winch Figure 8. Installing the Winch Cable 31020 R0...
  • Page 25 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 4. ASSEMBLY Figure 9. Installing the Hydraulic Winch Hose TRACTOR Table 7. Hydraulic Winch Hose Components Part Description Steel Elbow, 1/2 MNPT x 1/2 FNPSM (28478) 3/8" x 215" Hydraulic Hose (22611) Pioneer Coupler (9900047) 31020 R0...
  • Page 26 5. OPERATION MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 5 5 . . O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below. This manual is a supplement to the MKX130 Series Operator Manual.
  • Page 27 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 5. OPERATION Figure 10. Flatten MKX-Tend Hopper Figure 11. Cable Attachment All other models MKX130-74 31020 R0...
  • Page 28 5. OPERATION MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 Figure 12. Transport Position and Chain Attach MKX130-74 All other models 5.3. Operator Controls Refer to Figure 13 on page 29 for the operator controls. The MKX-Tend Hopper auger adds two functions to a normal swing auger: 1.
  • Page 29 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 5. OPERATION Figure 13. MKX-Tend Hopper Operator Controls TIP-UP SWING Patents: CA 2,683,843; US 7,946,416; Other Patents Pending 5.4. Start-Up and Break-In Your MKX-Tend hopper does not require an elaborate break in. However, following a few simple tips during the initial operation can add to the reliability and life of your machine.
  • Page 30 5. OPERATION MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 2. Check that all safety decals are installed and legible. Apply new decals if required. 3. Check that no hoses are pinch or being crimped. Re-align as required. 4. Check that all guards are installed and working as intended. 5.
  • Page 31 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 5. OPERATION 8. Engage the tractor PTO, unload the grain truck until flow stops and close the truck hopper. 9. Repeat the procedure to unload the remaining truck hoppers. 10. Disengage the PTO drive. 11. Retract the hopper fully to move the grain truck out of the way. Note The MKX-Tend hopper position may be moved between truck hoppers with the PTO running as long as the spline shaft at the top does not become disengaged.
  • Page 32 6. MAINTENANCE MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 6 6 . . M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below.
  • Page 33 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 6. MAINTENANCE Use SAE multi-purpose high-temperature grease with extreme pressure (EP) performance. SAE multi-purpose lithium-based grease is also acceptable. 6.3. Service Interval 6.3.1 Weekly Service Complete the following maintenance weekly when using the MKX-Tend hopper. Grease and Lubrication •...
  • Page 34 6. MAINTENANCE MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 Figure 15. MKX-Tend Hopper Chain Tension Check Points 6.3.2 Semi-Annual Service Lubrication Points • Oil hopper drive chain with a light coat of oil. • Oil wheel drive chain with a light coat of oil. •...
  • Page 35 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 6. MAINTENANCE 6.3.3 Annual Service Grease Points • Grease hopper bearings (1 shot) — (3 locations) • Grease the hopper flight support bushings — (2 locations) • Grease the transition flight support bushings — (2 locations) •...
  • Page 36 6. MAINTENANCE MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 Figure 18. MKX-Tend Hopper Drive Chain Tension Table 8. MKX-Tend Hopper Drive Components Description Description Item Item Bearing Tensioner Bolt Bearing Nut Tensioner Bolt Nut 31020 R0...
  • Page 37 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 6. MAINTENANCE 6.5. Adjusting the Wheel Drive Chain Tension Adjust the wheel drive chain following the procedure below. 1. Remove the guard and check the chain tension. The chain should have approximately 1/2" slack in the middle.
  • Page 38 6. MAINTENANCE MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 6.6. Swing Auger Chain Tension Adjust the swing auger chain drive following the procedure below. 1. Remove the chain box access cover. 2. Loosen the nut on the end of the chain tensioner roller and move the idler sprocket toward the chain until the chain has approximately 1/2"...
  • Page 39 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7 7 . . T T r r o o u u b b l l e e s s h h o o o o t t i i n n g g Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below.
  • Page 40 8. SPECIFICATIONS MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 8 8 . . S S p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s Table 11. MKX-Tend Hopper Specifications Specification MKX-Tend 130 Tractor Hydraulic Flow...
  • Page 41 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 9. APPENDIX 9 9 . . A A p p p p e e n n d d i i x x 9.1. Tightening O-Ring Fittings 1. Inspect o-ring and seat for dirt or obvious defects. 2.
  • Page 42 9. APPENDIX MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 Table 13. SAE Bolt Torque Bolt (N·m) (ft·lb) (N·m) (ft·lb) (N·m) (ft·lb) Diameter 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1320 1" Table 14. Metric Bolt Torque Bolt Diameter (N·m) (ft·lb) (N·m) (ft·lb) 31020 R0...
  • Page 43 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 9. APPENDIX Table 14 Metric Bolt Torque (continued) 1050 1495 1103 2100 1550 2600 1917 3675 2710 31020 R0...
  • Page 44 9. APPENDIX MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 1 1 0 0 . . W W e e s s t t f f i i e e l l d d A A u u g g e e r r W W a a r r r r a a n n t t y y Westfield Industries Ltd.
  • Page 45 MKX-TEND HOPPER – MKX130 9. APPENDIX 31020 R0...
  • Page 46 P.O. Box 39 Rosenort, Manitoba, R0G 1W0 Canada Phone: (866) 467-7207 (Canada & USA) or (204) 746–2396 Fax: (866) 768-4852 Website: www.grainaugers.com Email: sales@grainaugers.com ©Ag Growth International Inc. 2017 Printed in Canada...