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Swing-Away Grain Auger MKX13, X13, HX13 Assembly Manual This manual applies to: Westfield MKX13-84, MKX13-94, MKX13-114 AGI X13-114 Hutchinson HX13-114 Mayrath HX13-114 Read this manual before using product. Failure to Part Number: 30797 R8 follow instructions and safety precautions can...
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New in this Manual The following changes have been made in this revision of the manual: Description Section Section 4.5 – Install Hydraulic Lift Cylinders on page Cylinder mount bolts are used to install the 94/114 hydraulic lift cylinders. Revised the top truss tube assembly note. Section 4.12.2 –...
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 SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 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.
SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 2. SAFETY 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.
2. SAFETY SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 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.
SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 2. SAFETY 2.7.2 Hydraulic Power Safety Power Source • Refer to the rules and regulations applicable to the power source operating your hydraulic drive. • Do not connect or disconnect hydraulic lines while system is under pressure.
2. SAFETY SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 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. • DO NOT attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to do the job.
SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 2. SAFETY 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 • Wear a dust mask to prevent breathing potentially harmful dust.
2. SAFETY SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 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. Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky backing in place.
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SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 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.
2. SAFETY SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 Table 1 Safety Decals (continued) Part Number Description 201199 DANGER DANGER ROTATING FLIGHTING INSIDE ROTATING PTO DRIVELINE To prevent serious injury or death, do To prevent serious injury or death: not operate auger unless swing-hop- •...
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SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 2. SAFETY 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.
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2. SAFETY SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 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.
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SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 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.
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2. SAFETY SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 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. 20809 WARNING To prevent serious injury or death: •...
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SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 2. SAFETY 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.
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2. SAFETY SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 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.
SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 3. FEATURES 3. Features Read this section to familiarize yourself with the basic component names and functions of the auger. 84’/94’/114’ Model Features Discharge Spout Hydraulic Cylinders Truss Tower Track Boot Lift Arm...
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3. FEATURES SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 Swing Features Spout Head Swing Arm Maintenance Hatch Hopper Flights and Flight Guarding Grain Transfer Boot Features Hitch Jack Hitch PTO Driveline Ball Valve Clean-Out Hatch Grain Transfer Boot Manual Winch (Hopper)
SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4. ASSEMBLY 4. Assembly 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. Assembly Safety • Do not take chances with safety. The components can be large, heavy, and hard to handle.
4. ASSEMBLY SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4.4. Arrange 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).
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SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4. 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.
4. ASSEMBLY SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4.5. Install Hydraulic Lift Cylinders 84' Models Assembly Notes: • Rotate tube so that the cylinder mount brackets are facing up. • Ensure triangular gussets of ram guide are facing the discharge end.
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SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4. ASSEMBLY 94'/114' Models Assembly Notes: • Rotate tube so that the cylinder mount brackets are facing up. • Ensure triangular gussets of ram guide are facing the discharge end. • Hydraulic Lift Cylinders must be positioned with the rod end towards the discharge end.
4. ASSEMBLY SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4.6. Connect Auger Tubes 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.
4. ASSEMBLY SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4.8. 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. Lock out the lifting apparatus before working around or under the raised components;...
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SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4. ASSEMBLY Assembly Notes: • Ensure that the flight shaft shoulder is seated against washer and bearing. • Position the lock collar tightly against the bearing, then tighten the collar set screw. • Align lower sprocket face with upper sprocket face using a straight edge, then tighten set screws.
4. ASSEMBLY SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4.9. Install the Boot Tow Bar Tow Bar Reducer/Reverser Reverser U-Bolt, 3/4" x 3-1/2" x 5" Regular Bolt, 3/4" x 5-1/2" Lock Nut, 3/4" 4.10. Install the Spout Assembly Note: • Apply caulking to seal the seam of spout to tube.
SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4. ASSEMBLY 4.11. Set the Thrust Adjuster 1. Remove the upper bearing lock collar (if necessary). Ensure that flight shaft slides freely in/out of bearing. 2. Slide the lock collar and bushing onto the shaft and attach the 1-1/2" nut.
SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4. ASSEMBLY 4.12.2 Top Truss Tube 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.
4. ASSEMBLY SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 Cross Brace — Long Cross Brace Clamp Bolt, 7/16" x 1" Lock Nut, 7/16" 4.12.4 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 2"...
4. ASSEMBLY SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 Nut Torque Cable Clamp 20 ft·lb 5/16" 30 ft·lb 3/8" 4.14. Assemble the Frame Assembly Note: • Insert a punch tool (P) in the hole shown to align bolt holes from the axle with the lower reach arm.
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SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4. ASSEMBLY Assembly Note: • Torque the wheel bolts to 100 ft·lb (± 10 ft·lb) using the pattern shown. Lower Reach Arm Lock Nut, 1/2" Cross Brace Tube Axle Assembly Lower Arm Tie Brace Wheel Bolt, 1/2"...
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4. ASSEMBLY SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 Lower Reach Arm Flat Washer, 1" Upper Lift Arm Medium Spacer Bushing Cross Brace Tube Lock Nut, 1" Upper Arm Tie Brace Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/2" Bolt, 1" x 3-1/2" Lock Nut, 1/2"...
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SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4. ASSEMBLY Assembly Note: • The adjustable stabilizer brace must be installed on the same side as the swing tube and hopper. Short Cross Member Lock Nut, 5/8" Adjustable Stabilizer Brace Bolt, 1" x 12"...
4. ASSEMBLY SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 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.
SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4. ASSEMBLY 4.16. Install the Lift Cylinder Cables Track shoe must rest against track stop when adjusting cable. If this isn’t done, the auger can raise higher than designed to lift, resulting in damage to auger and possible injury to personnel.
SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4. ASSEMBLY 4.17. Connect Hydraulic Hoses and Ball Valve Determine right or left side of auger by standing at intake end facing top discharge end. • Lower fittings refer to those closer to intake end of auger.
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4. ASSEMBLY SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 8-1/2" (21.6 cm) Cylinder, Left Hydraulic Hose, 3/8" x 32" Cylinder, Right Cylinder Hose Assembly Retaining Brackets Hydraulic Hose, 3/8" x 327" (84' Models) Steel Elbow, 6 MORB x 3/8 NSPM Hydraulic Hose, 3/8"...
4. ASSEMBLY SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4.19. 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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SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4. ASSEMBLY 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 SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 Assembly Notes: • Open the spring clasps and rotate the spout lid open, so that it lies down on the top of the swing tube. • Clean the u-joint spline and splined shaft on the lower gearbox, then apply a light film of grease on this splined shaft.
SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4. ASSEMBLY 4.20. Install the Hopper Lift Arm and Winch Augers with 10' Swing Tube Assembly (Standard) 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 SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 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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SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4. ASSEMBLY Manual Winch Installation This section only applies to MKX13 and X13 models. Right Side Left Side Assembly Note: • Position the winch assembly on the opposite side that the hopper will be operating on.
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4. ASSEMBLY SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 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.
SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4. ASSEMBLY 4.21. 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 SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4.22. 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.
SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 4. ASSEMBLY 4.23. 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. Boot Self Tapping Screw...
6. APPENDIX SWING-AWAY GRAIN AUGER – MKX13, X13, HX13 6. Appendix 6.1. Bolt Torque Table 2 gives the correct torque values for various hardware. Tighten all bolts to the torque specified, unless otherwise noted. Check tightness periodically, using Table 2 as a guide.
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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