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3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - X13 SERIES AUGERS

3.16. INSTALL LOW PROFILE INTAKE HOPPER X1374, X1384, X1394

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1. Attach the transition to the intake hopper with two 5/8” x 1-1/2” bolts and 5/8”

locknuts (19600). DO NOT over-tighten; tighten to a slightly loose fit only as

these bolts act as pivot points (Figure 3.33).

Figure 3.33 Installing the Transition

2. Clean dirt and paint from inside the u-joint and flighting shaft end, grease the

shaft end, then insert a Woodruff key (Figure 3.34).

3. Raise and support the hopper tube spout head on a stand about 50” high.

4. Open the service door on the transition, then bring the tube and transition

together guiding the flight shaft into the u-joint (Figure 3.34).

5. Secure the tube to the pivot-connector on the hopper with twelve 

7/16” x 1-1/4” bolts and 7/16” locknuts.

6. Tighten set screws on u-joints, then close and secure the service door.

Table 3.14. Parts Required, Install Low Profile Intake Hopper

Part Number Description Amount

29978 Low profile hopper 1

20013 Spout head and tube 1

29977 Transition 1

20051 Cable attach bracket 1

17522 Wheel 4

----- Wheel pins 4

29980 Inspection hatch bar 1

----- Hairclip connectors 1

19224 Woodruff key 1

29166 Spout head retainer 4

29152 Spout head spacer 4

19538 5/16” x 3/4” bolt 10

18698 7/16” x 1-1/4” bolt 15

17593 7/16” locknut 15

19590 5/8” x 1-1/2” bolts 2

19600 5/8” locknuts 2

5/8” X 1-1/2” BOLTS

5/8” LOCKNUT

TRANSITION