MAINTENANCE
AUGERSHEARPiN REPLACEMENT
Theaugersaresecuredtotheaugershaftwithspecialshearpinsthatare designedto breakif anobjectbecomeslodgedin theaugerhousing.Use of a hardergradeshearpinwill reducetheprotectionprovidedbythe shearpin.
,_ WARNING:Do not go near the dischargechute or auger when the engine is running. Do not run the engine if
any cover or guard is removed.
Undermostcircumstances,if theaugerstrikesanobjectwhichcould causedamageto theunit,theshearpinwill break.Thisprotectsthegear boxandotherpartsfromdamage.
Theshearpins(A, Figure41)arelocatedontheaugershaft.Replacea brokenshearpinasfollows.
1.Tapoutthebrokenshearpinwitha pinpunch.
2.Installa newshearpinandcotterpin.Bendtheendsofthecotterpin down.
ReplacingBrokenShearPin | Figure 41 |
iMPORTANT:Do not replaceshear pins with anything other than the correctgrade replacementshear pin. Useof bolts,
screws, or harder grade shear pins can result in equipment damage.
CHECKTHETIRES
Checktires for damage.Checkthe air pressurein the tires with an accurategauge(seeFigure42).
,_ CAUTION:Avoid Injury! Explosiveseparation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced
incorrectly.
,,Do not attempt to mounta tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.
,,Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure.
,,Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. Heat can
causean increasein air pressureresulting in an | CheckingTire Air Pressure | Figure 42 | |
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inflating. Useappropriate tool that allows you to stand to |
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one side. |
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NOTICE:Check side of tire for maximum tire pressure. DO |
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