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WHEATHEART - X13 SERIES AUGERS 7. MAINTENANCE
X1374, X1384, X1394 7.3. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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7.3.9. MACHINE CLEANING
1. Clean out excess grain from auger tube, boot, and hopper.
2. Make sure water can drain from the auger tube and hopper and then wash
the tube with a water hose or pressure washer until all dirt, mud, debris, or
residue is gone.
3. Provide sufficient time for the water to drain from the auger.
7.3.10. TIRE PRESSURE CHECK
With a tire pressure gauge, check each tire to make sure it is between 18–24 psi
(124 - 165 kPa).
• Ensure tires are cold prior to checking pressure.
7.3.11. WHEEL BEARINGS REPACK
1. Remove the wheel bolts and the wheels.
2. Remove the wheel bearing and pack with grease. Refer to page 100 for
recommended grease.
7.3.12. WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING
5. Clean wheel and hub mounting
surfaces to ensure there is no rust or
debris.
1. Install the wheel and finger-tighten the
wheel bolts. Inspect to make sure the
wheel is sitting flush with the hub.
2. Tighten the wheel bolts with a torque
wrench to 80 ft-lb (±10 ft-lb) of torque.
Tighten the wheel bolts in a diagonal
pattern as shown in Figure 7.8.
Figure 7.8 Crisscross Pattern
Note: