Specifications

WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED AUGER KIT 3. ASSEMBLY
WHEATHEART & COMPETITOR MODELS 3.12. CABLE INSTALLATION
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If the cable does not index properly, lower the auger fully until there is slack in the
cable. Loosen the nuts on the u-bolts. Adjust the winch, retighten nuts, and
retest.
Figure 3.13 Winch Positioning
3.12. CABLE INSTALLATION
1. Loop cable over top of drum, through hole in drum end, through cable clamp,
and then tighten with two 3/8” set screws (Figure 3.13).
Important: Cable must enter winch on the top side of drum and must have a minimum of 3
wraps on the drum when auger is in the transport position.
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FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS, USE STEPS 2 AND 3
2. Thread lift cable under and around roller on track shoe then back to the cable-
attach rod welded to lower end of track (Figure 3.14).
Note: On augers equipped with a lower angle-iron track stop, the cable must be
threaded between track stop and auger tube so the cable rests on top of the
track stop (Figure 3.14).
Table 3.3 Winch Positioning, Wheatheart Models
AUGER DIM 'A'
8” x 51’ 5-1/2"
8” x 36’ 3-3/4"
10” x 36’ 1/2"
10” x 46’ 5-7/8"
10” x 41’ 6-5/8"
WARNING
Falling auger hazard.
To prevent serious injury or death while
winching, ensure winch cable is fed onto the
winch drum as shown above, and replace
cable if frayed or damaged.