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OWNERS MANUAL
MANUAL NO. K714454
2/24/2025

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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL MANUAL NO. K714454 2/24/2025...
  • Page 2 Introduction • The purpose of this manual is to explain the operation and maintenance of the paddle sweep. It also contains a parts list for reference if replacement parts are needed. • It is recommended that you read this manual in its entirety for the information available in order to provide the proper care and maintenance of the paddle sweep.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Sweep Terminology ............................4 Safety Information ............................. 5-6 Safety Alert Symbol & Decals ......................6 Specifications ..............................7 Burial Depth Chart ............................7 Overall Dimensions & Weights ........................8 Setup ................................9 Assembly & Installation ..........................9-26 Intermediate Section ........................10-11 Head Section ..........................12-16 End Section/Tractor Drive ......................17-20...

  • Page 4: Sweep Terminology

    Sweep Terminology Head Section Intermediate Section Paddle Chain End Section Drive Section Zero Entry Pivot Kit Assembly (not included) Caster MANUAL NO. K714454 2/24/2025...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety Information • A careful operator is the best operator. Most accidents can be avoided by observing necessary precautions. To help prevent accidents, read the following precautions before operating this equipment. Equipment should be operated only by those who are responsible and instructed to do so. Carefully review the procedures given in this manual with all operators.

  • Page 6: Safety Alert Symbol & Decals

    Safety Alert Symbols The symbols shown below is used to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Watch for this symbol it points out important safety precautions. It means ATTENTION! Be Alert! Your Personal Safety Is Involved! DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications (Specifications are subject to change without notice and without liability) Features • Theoretical Capacity: Up to 2,200 BPH. Note: These values can fluctuate greatly depending on the varying conditions present, including but not limited to; moisture content, grain commodity type and flowability, amount of foreign matter present, and compaction rate.

  • Page 8: Overall Dimensions & Weights

    Overall Dimensions & Weights Length Height Height Width Width Unit Weight Bin Size (Dim A) (Dim B) (Dim C) (Dim D) (Dim E) (lbs) 15’ 98” 8’ 2” 18’ 116” 9’ 8” 21’ 134” 11’ 2” 24’ 152” 12’ 8” 27’...

  • Page 9: Setup

    Setup Prior to Installation • Extra floor supports or structure will be required to support the sweep during burial if a full aeration floor is used. These supports or structure will need to be placed directly underneath the zero entry pads & caster wheels to support the sweep in the burial condition.
  • Page 10 Assembly—Head Section 1. Install both K714391 into the K714376. Use (3) 5/16” x 3/4” carriage bolts and center lock flange (CLF) nuts, found in the K714458 bag, on each side. Snug up, but do not tighten until instructed to do so. 2.
  • Page 11 Assembly—Head Section Assemble the chain tensioner on each side of the housing. 4. Attach the base (K713970) using (4) 3/8” x 1.00” carriage bolts and center lock nuts, found in the K714456 bag, in the corners. Tighten these (4) bolts. 5.

  • Page 12: Head Section

    Assembly—Head Section 9. On the top end, install the head shaft (K714382) and 8 tooth sprocket (K714162) along with the 1/4” key (K686358). Center the sprocket. The shaft will need to move later and the sprocket recentered, so snug all the set screws, but don’t tighten.
  • Page 13 Assembly—Head Section 12. Along the bottom flange, insert (4) 5/16” x 1.00” carriage bolts and retain with push nuts. Use the 7/16” deep-well socket again. 13. Slide the edge clamp (K714379) over the bolts and fasten with center lock flange (CLF) nuts. Only finger-tighten the nuts.
  • Page 14 Assembly—Head Section 19. Join the head section to the intermediate(s) with (4) 5/16” x 3/4” carriage bolts and CLF nuts from K714458. 20. Thread the peak plate (K714378) through the section access port. Slide it along the top bend and over the incline section until the holes align.

  • Page 15: Intermediate Section

    Assembly—Intermediate Section(s) Intermediate Section Tips and Tricks: • Use a 2x4 board to hold up the lower (rear) edge. • Use (3) 2x4 blocks to hold up the front edge. • Be aware of where Zero Entry Stands (K713984) go. •...
  • Page 16 Assembly—Intermediate Section(s) 5. Around the large, rectangular side hole, insert (4) 5/16” x 3/4” carriage bolts and retain with push nuts; found in bag K714169. 6. Along the bottom flange, insert (4 or 2) 5/16” x 1.00” carriage bolts and retain with push nuts. Use the 7/16” deep-well socket again.

  • Page 17: End Section/Tractor Drive

    Assembly—End Section/Tractor Drive 1. Set the end divider (K713985) on blocks and connect to the last mid-section with a 5/16” x 3/4” carriage bolt and center lock flange (CLF) nut (from K714459). 2. Set the end housing top (K713986) on the divider, and join them with (6) 5/16”...
  • Page 18 Assembly—End Section/Tractor Drive 8. Mount a bearing and spacer (K686038 & K713990) on each side of the assembly with (4) 3/8” x 1.25” carriage bolts and center lock flange nuts. Tighten all hardware. 9. Install the tail shaft (K714312) with an 8 tooth sprocket (K714162) and a 1/4”...
  • Page 19 Assembly—End Section/Tractor Drive 16. Hang the drive unit on the end section with (4) 3/8” x 3/4” carriage bolts and CLF nuts, from K714459. Slide it towards the end shaft and only snug the nuts. 17. Using a straight-edge, align the 10 tooth sprocket to the 17 tooth and tighten the set screws.
  • Page 20 Assembly—End Section/Tractor Drive 21. Mount the 13” wheel (K686025) with (4) 5/16” CLF nuts from K714482. This step can be done now or after the paddle chain has been pulled through the sweep. 22. Install the end plate (K713987) with (6) 5/16”...

  • Page 21: Paddle Chain & Tensioning

    Assembly—Paddle Chain & Tensioning 1. Lay the paddle chain on the floor from the head section to the bin wall. 2. The chain should be oriented such that the chain tabs are on the side facing the bin wall. The paddles should face the sweep and be on top.

  • Page 22: Stabilizer Arm

    Assembly—Stabilizer Arm Assembly 1. Open hardware bag K704839. Press a 3/4” x 3.5” carriage bolt through the side of the head section. 2. Slide the pivot bushing (K688936) over the bolt and put the stabilizer arm (K688914) over the bushing. 3.
  • Page 23 Assembly—Stabilizer Arm Assembly To determine where the stabilizer weldment should be positioned: 5. Measure your bin, from the center of the gearbox to the wall, in 4 different places around the bin. 6. Take the smallest measurement, subtract 9”. This is the dimension from the tail end of the sweep to the 3/4”...

  • Page 24: Drag Rubber

    Assembly—Drag Rubber • Starting at the head section, thread the drag rubber (K712305) between the edge clamps and the housings, all the way down the back of the sweep. • Adjust the height such that it lightly contacts the floor along the entire length. •...

  • Page 25: Initial Operation

    Initial Operation • Overview – During initial operation in an empty bin, personal will have to be inside of the bin. It is critical that persons stay on the back side of the sweep and do not sit on, walk, stand, or touch the sweep as it is operating. •...

  • Page 26: Zero Entry Pad Installation & Burial

    Zero Entry Pad Installation & Burial Once the second pass is nearly complete, the sweep can be set for burial. It is critical that the stands repeatedly land on the pads. Improperly setting the sweep or pads can cause major damage to the sweep which can be very difficult and hazardous to repair when the bin is full of grain.

  • Page 27: Operation

    Operation • Before Startup  The paddle sweeps are not intended to be run if the grain bin has not been filled and drained down. The grain pile must be across the entire front of the sweep.  Failure to have a constant grain pile across the front of the sweep will result in the sweep bending or breaking at the sections as it tries to wrap around the pile of grain.

  • Page 28: Preventative Maintenance

    Preventative Maintenance • Service Schedule After 4 Operations After 12 Operations Service Description After Initial Use or Every Year or Every 3 Years Check oil level in gearboxes Check Hardware Visually Inspect Electrical Components Check Paddle Chain Tension Grease Fittings Adjust Drag Rubber Clean off excess debris Change oil in gearboxes...

  • Page 29: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Overloading take away system 1. Motor starter trips or needs to be reset Need to slow down the paddle sweep Overloading take away system Electric motor has high amp draw Need to slow down the paddle sweep Drawing too many amps Electric motor is hot If equipped with VFD, ensure VFD is not running below 30hertz.

  • Page 30: Parts Diagrams

    Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST 8’ 2” SWEEP FOR 15’ BIN (K714410) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K714375 HEAD SECTION, INCLINE 2K K714371 STABILIZER ASSEMBLY, INCLINE 2K K714389 CASTER ASSEMBLY, FRONT PIVOT K714390 CASTER ASSEMBLY, REAR PIVOT K714313 ZERO ENTRY KIT, 2K K714440 CHAIN ASSEMBLY, 2K - 15FT INCLINE K713955...
  • Page 31 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST 9’ 8” SWEEP FOR 18’ BIN (K714411) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K714375 HEAD SECTION, INCLINE 2K K714371 STABILIZER ASSEMBLY, INCLINE 2K K714389 CASTER ASSEMBLY, FRONT PIVOT K714390 CASTER ASSEMBLY, REAR PIVOT K714313 ZERO ENTRY KIT, 2K K714441 CHAIN ASSEMBLY, 2K - 18FT INCLINE K713955...
  • Page 32 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST 11’ 2” SWEEP FOR 21’ BIN (K714412) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K714375 HEAD SECTION, INCLINE 2K K714371 STABILIZER ASSEMBLY, INCLINE 2K K714389 CASTER ASSEMBLY, FRONT PIVOT K714390 CASTER ASSEMBLY, REAR PIVOT K714313 ZERO ENTRY KIT, 2K K714442 CHAIN ASSEMBLY, 2K - 21FT INCLINE K713955...
  • Page 33 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST 12’ 8” SWEEP FOR 24’ BIN (K714413) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K714375 HEAD SECTION, INCLINE 2K K714371 STABILIZER ASSEMBLY, INCLINE 2K K714389 CASTER ASSEMBLY, FRONT PIVOT K714390 CASTER ASSEMBLY, REAR PIVOT K714313 ZERO ENTRY KIT, 2K K714443 CHAIN ASSEMBLY, 2K - 24FT INCLINE K713955...
  • Page 34 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST 14’ 2” SWEEP FOR 27’ BIN (K714414) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K714375 HEAD SECTION, INCLINE 2K K714371 STABILIZER ASSEMBLY, INCLINE 2K K714389 CASTER ASSEMBLY, FRONT PIVOT K714390 CASTER ASSEMBLY, REAR PIVOT K714313 ZERO ENTRY KIT, 2K K714444 CHAIN ASSEMBLY, 2K - 27FT INCLINE K713955...
  • Page 35 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST 15’ 8” SWEEP FOR 30’ BIN (K714415) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K714375 HEAD SECTION, INCLINE 2K K714371 STABILIZER ASSEMBLY, INCLINE 2K K714389 CASTER ASSEMBLY, FRONT PIVOT K714390 CASTER ASSEMBLY, REAR PIVOT K714313 ZERO ENTRY KIT, 2K K714445 CHAIN ASSEMBLY, 2K - 30FT INCLINE K713955...
  • Page 36 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST 17’ 2” SWEEP FOR 33’ BIN (K714416) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K714375 HEAD SECTION, INCLINE 2K K714371 STABILIZER ASSEMBLY, INCLINE 2K K714389 CASTER ASSEMBLY, FRONT PIVOT K714390 CASTER ASSEMBLY, REAR PIVOT K714313 ZERO ENTRY KIT, 2K K714446 CHAIN ASSEMBLY, 2K - 33FT INCLINE K713955...
  • Page 37 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST 18’ 8” SWEEP FOR 36’ BIN (K714417) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K714375 HEAD SECTION, INCLINE 2K K714371 STABILIZER ASSEMBLY, INCLINE 2K K714389 CASTER ASSEMBLY, FRONT PIVOT K714390 CASTER ASSEMBLY, REAR PIVOT K714313 ZERO ENTRY KIT, 2K K714447 CHAIN ASSEMBLY, 2K - 36FT INCLINE K713955...
  • Page 38 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST 21’ 8” SWEEP FOR 42’ BIN (K714418) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K714375 HEAD SECTION, INCLINE 2K K714371 STABILIZER ASSEMBLY, INCLINE 2K K714389 CASTER ASSEMBLY, FRONT PIVOT K714390 CASTER ASSEMBLY, REAR PIVOT K714313 ZERO ENTRY KIT, 2K K714448 CHAIN ASSEMBLY, 2K - 42FT INCLINE K713955...
  • Page 39 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST 24’ 8” SWEEP FOR 48’ BIN (K714419) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K714375 HEAD SECTION, INCLINE 2K K714371 STABILIZER ASSEMBLY, INCLINE 2K K714389 CASTER ASSEMBLY, FRONT PIVOT K714390 CASTER ASSEMBLY, REAR PIVOT K714313 ZERO ENTRY KIT, 2K K714449 CHAIN ASSEMBLY, 2K - 48FT INCLINE K713955...

  • Page 40: Sections

    Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST STABILIZER ASSEMBLY, INCLINE 2K (K714371) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K688936 PIVOT STABILIZER BUSHING K714383 WELDMENT, STABILIZER ARM, 2K K688914 STABILIZER LOCK ARM K704839 HARDWARE BAG, PIVOT END K689812 3/4” x 3.50” GR 5 CARRIAGE BOLT K682010 3/4”...
  • Page 41 Parts Lists & Diagrams MANUAL NO. K714454 2/24/2025...
  • Page 42 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST HEAD SECTION ASSEMBLY, INCLINE 2K (K714375) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K714376 HOUSING DIVIDER, HEAD SECTION K714377 HOUSING MAIN, HEAD SECTION K714378 PEAK PLATE, HEAD SECTION K714379 EDGE CLAMP, HEAD SECTION K714380 END PLATE, HEAD SECTION K713957 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY K714372...
  • Page 43 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST PADDLE CHAIN, 2K ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K714480 BULK CA550 CHAIN W/ F14 ATT. EVERY 6TH LINK K714383 PADDLE—RUBBER 5.6” x 5.5, F14 ATT 1 PER K713973 PLATE—PADDLE BACK, F14 1 PER K713974 PLATE—PADDLE FRONT, F14 1 PER K686183 5/16”...
  • Page 44 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY, 2K (K713957) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K713970 TENSIONER BASE, 2K K686038 BEARING, 1” SQUARE FLANGE K713971 TENSIONER CARRIAGE K714456 HARDWARE BAG—BEARING TENSIONER K700705 3/8” x 1.50” GR 5 CARRIAGE BOLT K701182 3/8”...
  • Page 45 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST INTERMEDIATE SECTION—3FT (K713960) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K713961 HOUSING DIVIDER, 3FT SECTION K713962 HOUSING MAIN, 3FT SECTION K713963 EDGE CLAMP, 3FT SECTION K714314 ACCESS COVER K714169 HARDWARE BAG—INTERMEDIATE SECTION K713969 5/16” x 3/4” CARRIAGE BOLT (SHORT NECK) K701467 5/16”...
  • Page 46 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST INTERMEDIATE SECTION—1.5FT (K714324) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K713961 HOUSING DIVIDER, 3FT SECTION K713962 HOUSING MAIN, 3FT SECTION K713963 EDGE CLAMP, 3FT SECTION K714314 ACCESS COVER K714169 HARDWARE BAG—INTERMEDIATE SECTION K713969 5/16” x 3/4” CARRIAGE BOLT (SHORT NECK) K701467 5/16”...
  • Page 47 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST HARDWARE BAG, INTERMEDIATE ASSEMBLY (K714169) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K713969 5/16” x 3/4” CARRIAGE BOLT (SHORT NECK) K701467 5/16” NUT, CENTER LOCK FLANGE K640018 5/16” x 1.00” CARRIAGE BOLT K711378 PUSH NUT, 5/16” K654141 5/16” NUT, NYLOC PARTS LIST HARDWARE BAG, SECTION JOINT (K714168) ITEM...
  • Page 48 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST CASTER ASSEMBLY, FRONT PIVOT (K714389) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K714387 CASTER PLATE, FRONT PIVOT K688969 CASTER WHEEL PLATE K688997 CASTER WHEEL, 6” x 2” K714167 HARDWARE BAG, CASTER WHEEL K640067 1/2” x 3.5” GR 5 HEX BOLT K660638 1/2”...
  • Page 49 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST CASTER ASSEMBLY, REAR PIVOT (K714390) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K714388 CASTER PLATE, REAR PIVOT K688969 CASTER WHEEL PLATE K688997 CASTER WHEEL, 6” x 2” K714167 HARDWARE BAG, CASTER WHEEL K640067 1/2” x 3.5” GR 5 HEX BOLT K660638 1/2”...
  • Page 50 Parts Lists & Diagrams MANUAL NO. K714454 2/24/2025...
  • Page 51 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST END SECTION ASSEMBLY, 2K (K713955) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K713985 HOUSING DIVIDER, END SECTION K713986 HOUSING MAIN, END SECTION K713988 EDGE CLAMP, END SECTION K713987 END CAP, END SECTION K713990 BEARING SPACER K714312 SHAFT, TAIL K714314 ACCESS COVER K714348...
  • Page 52 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST DRIVE ASSEMBLY, 2K (K714348) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K714349 MOUNT, DRIVE GEARBOX K714360 COVER, DRIVE CHAIN K714338 GEARBOX - 60:1, SINGLE LH OUTPUT (206 SERIES) K713943 HUB, DRIVE WHEEL K686025 TIRE & RIM ASSEMBLY, 13x5.00-6 K714336 SPROCKET, #50B17 K714481...
  • Page 53 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST WEIGHT KIT, 99LBS (K714481) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K686267 WEIGHT PLATE (33 LBS) K699010 1/2” NUT, CENTER LOCK FLANGE K640067 1/2” x 3.5” GR 5 HEX BOLT MANUAL NO. K714454 2/24/2025...
  • Page 54 Parts Lists & Diagrams ALL safety decals can be replaced at no charge from the factory. Please replace all safety decals if damaged or missing. Your safety is important! PARTS LIST MINI SWEEP DECALS ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K713999 DECAL—LOGO, MINI SWEEP K704991 DECAL –...
  • Page 55 Parts Lists & Diagrams PARTS LIST PIVOT KIT, BASE/STARTER (K715000) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K715022 IDLER, #60 x 11 TOOTH, 1/2” BEARING K715026 WLDT, CHAIN HOUSING, LOWER K715028 SHAFT, INTERMEDIATE K715029 WLDT, CHAIN HOUSING, UPPER K715030 STAIBLIZER ROTATION ARM This is the basic pivot kit. Other K715032 GEARBOX/PIVOT MOUNT components are needed to make a...

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