TROUBLESHOOTING
46 PNEG-1521 Commercial Direct Gear Drive Bin Sweep Auger
4. The sweep flight and
shield are no longer
moving.
A. Too much drag. A1. Check the clearance
between the shield and the
bin floor. Make sure there is
room for the auger to move.
Adjusting the shield may be
necessary.
B. Worn sweep wheel. B1. The sweep wheel wears down
over time. Replace the wheel.
C. Unconditioned grain. C1.Moisture and/or insects
can cause the grain to
harden or “cake-up”.
Disconnect and lockout
the power to the auger
before going into the bin to
correct this problem or to
address any other
problem.
Problem Possible Cause Solution