Owner's manual

WHEATHEART - PORTABLE DRIVE OVER PIT 5. OPERATION
10" & 13" 5.3. OPERATING PROCEDURE
30686 R0 27
• For EMD drive, check grease in the head.
• Check the drive chain tension and alignment. Adjust as required. See
Section 7.3.2. for the correct procedure.
After the break-in period refer to the regular maintenance schedule given in
Section 7.2. for recommended service intervals.
5.3.3. OPERATION
STARTING
The following items should be checked before operating the machine each time:
1. Service the machine per the maintenance schedule in Section 7.2.
2. Check the hydraulic system oil level.
3. Visually inspect the unit for damage to components. Replace or repair any
damaged or questionable parts.
HYDRAULIC MODEL
1. Place all tractor and Portable Pit controls in neutral.
2. Start the tractor and run at low idle.
3. Place the tractor hydraulic control lever in detent.
4. Increase the engine speed and adjust the hydraulic flow rate to achieve the
desired augering speed.
ELECTRIC MODEL
1. Place switch in “ON” position.
NOTICE
Foreign objects can damage the augers. Remove any
obstructions from the intake and discharge areas before
operating the unit
NOTICE
Exceeding the maximum flow and pressure ratings may
damage the hydraulic motors.
DO NOT operate continuously at flows exceeding 16 gpm
(61 l/min) or pressures exceeding 1800 psi (12,500 kPa) for
the 10” Portable Pit, and 20 gpm (76 l/min) and 3000 psi
(20,700 kPa) for the 13” Portable Pit.