AG SHIELD 12" CROSS AUGER User manual

30 FT Macdon FD (ASM part# 410030)
35 FT Macdon FD (ASM part# 410035)
36 FT Macdon 974 (ASM part # 410036)
40 FT Macdon FD (ASM part# 410040)
45 FT Macdon FD (ASM part# 410045)
12” CROSS AUGER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Ag Shield Manufacturing
Box 9, Benito, Manitoba R0L 0C0
Phone [phone] or 204-539-2000
Fax [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]
Web site at www.agshield.com
Printed in Canada November 2018 REV 1 -Part No 405908

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AG SHIELD LTD.
BOX 9, BENITO, MANITOBA CANADA R0L 0C0
Phone [phone] or 204-539-2000 Fax [phone]
www.agshield.com E-mail: [e-mail]
Warranty Registration Form - Warranty registration must be filled out by the dealer at the time of delivery, and
emailed, faxed, or mailed to Ag Shield within 10 days of customer invoice to validate warranty.
Machine type-e.g. ReCon, LandRoller
Model - e,g, 400 or 12- 46- 3
Delivery Date
Serial Number e.g. 1815125
Size - e.g. 7 ft or 46 ft
Options
Additional Serial Number e.g. 1415103
Size - e.g. 7 ft or 46 ft
Options
Customer Name
Phone Number
Mailing Address
City
State / Province
Country
Postal Zip code
Email Address for service & updates- required
Customer agrees that the equipment was complete with all parts in good working order except as noted
below, that the customer has received the owner’s handbook, and the customer has been thoroughly
instructed in the use of it. Customer agrees that they have been instructed in the care, adjustments, the
safe operation of the machine, and the applicable warranty policy.
Dealer Name
Phone Number
Mailing Address
City
State / Province
Country
Postal Zip Code
Email Address for service & updates- required
Dealer agrees to have thoroughly instructed the customer on the above described equipment,
including the contents of the Owner’s Handbook, equipment care, adjustments, safe operation, and
applicable warranty policy.
Dealer Sales Person Name
Cell Phone Number
Mailing Address
City
State / Province
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Email Address for service & updates- required
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1.TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................5
2. INTRODUCTION AND SIGN-OFF FORM............................................................................6
3. SAFETY................................................................................................................................7
3.1. SAFETY OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................8
3.2. GENERAL SAFETY..................................................................................................................... 8
3.3. MAINTENANCE SAFETY............................................................................................................9
3.4. HYDRAULIC SAFETY................................................................................................................. 9
3.5. STORAGE SAFETY.....................................................................................................................9
3.6. TRANSPORT SAFETY................................................................................................................ 9
3.7. REFUELING SAFETY................................................................................................................ 10
3.8. TIRE SAFETY............................................................................................................................10
3.9. OPERATING SAFETY...............................................................................................................10
3.10. CROSS AUGER SAFETY.......................................................................................................... 10
3.11. SAFETY DECALS ..................................................................................................................... 11
4. SETUP FROM SHIPPING MODE.......................................................................................12
4.1. MACDON 974 INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................22
4.2. HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION................................................................................................... 32
4.3. HYDRAULICS FOR MACDON 974 OUTBOARD CANVAS ...................................................... 33
4.4. HYDRAULICS FOR MACDON HEADER WITH TIN COVER ....................................................34
4.5. HYDRAULICS FOR MACDON HEADER WITH TIN COVER ....................................................35
4.6. HYDRAULIC MOTOR HOSE INSTALL.....................................................................................36
4.7. HYDRAULIC HOSE INSTALLATION FOR FD1 SERIES .......................................................... 37
4.8. STRIPPER BAR INSTALLATION.............................................................................................. 38
5. OPERATIONS....................................................................................................................39
5.1. FIELD SETTING THE CROSS AUGER.....................................................................................39
6. CROSS AUGER PARTS FOR MACDON FD 30-45 FT MODELS.....................................40
6.1. LEFT END MOUNT AND DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR...................................................................40
6.2. RIGHT END ASSEMBLY...........................................................................................................42
6.3. CENTER ASSEMBLY AND MOUNT .........................................................................................43
6.4. CENTER ASSEMBLY AND MOUNT .........................................................................................44
6.5. CENTER PADDLE ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................ 45
7. WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................50

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2.INTRODUCTION AND SIGN-OFF FORM
Congratulations! on your choice of an Ag Shield cross auger. This equipment has been
designed and manufactured to meet the harvesting needs of the discerning farmers and custom
harvesters.
OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout
this manual, are as seen from the combine driver's seat and facing in the normal direction of
travel.
Ag Shield follows the general safety standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural
Engineers (ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA). Anyone who
will be operating and/or maintaining the Ag Shield Cross auger must read and clearly understand
ALL Safety, Operating, and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been
reviewed. Review this information annually before season start-up. Make these reviews of safety
and operation a standard practice for all your equipment. An untrained operator is not qualified
to operate this machine.
A sign off sheet is provided for your record keeping showing that all personnel who will be working
with the equipment have read and understood the information in the Operators Handbook and
have been instructed in the operation of the equipment.
SIGN-OFF FORM
DATE
OPERATORS SIGNATURE
EMPLOYERS SIGNATURE

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3.SAFETY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This Safety Alert symbol means:
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The Safety Alert symbol identifies important
safety messages on the Ag Shield Cross auger
and in the manual. When you see this symbol,
be alert to the possibility of personal injury or
death. Follow the instructions in the safety
message.
Accidents Disable and Kill
3 Big Reasons
Accidents Cost
Accidents Can Be Avoided
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING
and CAUTION with the safety messages. The
appropriate signal word for each message has been
selected using the following guide-lines:
DANGER - An immediate and specific hazard
which WILL result in severe personal
injury or death if the proper precautions
are not taken.
WARNING - A specific hazard or unsafe practice
which COULD result in severe personal
injury or death if proper precautions are
not taken.
CAUTION - Unsafe practices which COULD result
in personal injury if proper practices are
not taken, or as a reminder of good
safety practices.

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3.1. SAFETY OVERVIEW
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Ag Shield Cross auger. YOU
must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to
operate, maintain or work around the Ag Shield Auger
be familiar with the operating and maintenance
procedures and related SAFETY information
contained in this manual. This manual will take you
step-by-step through your working day and alerts you
to all good safety practices that should be adhered to
while operating the auger.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part of
your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE
operating this equipment is familiar with the
recommended operating and maintenance procedures
and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents
can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by
ignoring good safety practices.
•Cross auger owners must give operating instruc-
tions to operators or employees before allowing
them to operate the Cross auger, and at least
annually thereafter per OSHA regulation 1928.57.
•The most important safety device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the operator's
responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety
and Operating instructions in the manual and to
follow these. All accidents can be avoided.
•A person who has not read and understood all
operating and safety instructions is not qualified to
operate the machine. An untrained operator
exposes himself and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death.
•Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the
equipment.
•Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
3.2. GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the
Operator's Manual and all
safety signs before operating,
maintaining, adjusting the
Cross auger.
2. Only trained competent persons shall operate the
auger. An untrained operator is not qualified to
operate the machine.
3. Have a first-aid kit available
for use should the need
arise and know how to use
it.
4. Have a fire extinguisher
available for use should the
need arise and know how to
use it.
5. Do not allow riders.
6. Wear appropriate
protective gear. This list
includes but is not limited
to:
•A hard hat
•Protective shoes with
slip resistant soles
•Protective glasses or goggles
•Heavy gloves
•Hearing protection
7. Stop the engine, place all controls in neutral, set
park brake, remove ignition key and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting,
repairing or unplugging.
8. Review safety related items with all personnel.
2.
4.
6.

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3.3. MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Review the Operators Manual and all safety items
before working with, maintaining or operating the
Cross auger.
2. Stop the Combine /Swather engine, place all
controls in neutral, set park brake, remove ignition
key, wait for all moving pads to stop before
servicing, adjusting, or repairing.
3. Before applying pressure to a hydraulic system,
make sure all components are tight and that steel
lines, hoses and couplings are not damaged.
4. Relieve pressure from hydraulic circuit before
servicing or disconnecting from tractor.
5. Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away from all
moving and/or rotating parts.
6. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children,
when carrying out any maintenance and repairs or
making any adjustments.
7. Place stands or blocks under the frame before
working beneath the machine.
3.4. HYDRAULIC SAFETY
1. Always place all Combine /Swather hydraulic
controls in neutral before dismounting.
2. Make sure that all components in the hydraulic
system are kept in good condition and are clean.
3. Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened or
crimped hoses and steel lines.
4. Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the
hydraulic lines, fittings or hoses by using tape,
clamps or cements. The hydraulic system
operates under extremely high-pressure. Such
repairs will fail suddenly and create a hazardous
and unsafe condition.
5. Wear proper hand and eye protection when
searching for a high-pressure hydraulic leak. Use
a piece of wood or cardboard as a backstop
instead of hands to isolate and identify a leak.
6. If injured by a concentrated high-pressure stream
of hydraulic fluid, seek medical attention
immediately. Serious infection or toxic reaction
can develop from hydraulic fluid piercing the skin
surface.
3.5. STORAGE SAFETY
1. Store unit in an area away from human activity.
2. Do not permit children to play on or around the
stored Cross auger.
3.6. TRANSPORT SAFETY
1. Read and understand ALL the information in the
Operator's Manual regarding procedures and
SAFETY when operating the Cross auger in the
field and/or on the road.
2. Check with local authorities regarding machinery
transport on public roads. Obey all applicable laws
and regulations.
3. Always travel at a safe speed. Use caution when
making corners or meeting traffic.
4. Make sure the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle)
emblem and all the lights and reflectors that are
required by the local highway and transport
authorities are in place, are clean and can be seen
clearly by all overtaking and oncoming traffic.
Daybreak and dusk are particularly dangerous and
pilot vehicles are recommended.
.
5. Keep to the right and yield the right-of-way to allow
faster traffic to pass. Drive on the road shoulder, if
permitted by law.
6. Always use hazard warning flashers on the Cross
auger when transporting unless prohibited by law.

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3.7. REFUELING SAFETY
1. Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
2. Do not refuel the
machine while smoking or
when near open flame or
sparks.
3. Stop engine before refueling. Clean up spilled fuel
before restarting engine.
3.8. TIRE SAFETY
1. Failure to follow proper procedures when
mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an
explosion, which may result in serious injury or
death.
2. Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the
proper equipment and experience to do the job.
3. Have a qualified tire dealer or repair service
perform required tire maintenance.
4. Operate the tires at the pressures, loads, and
speeds suggested by the manufacturer.
3.9. OPERATING SAFETY
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and
all safety signs before using.
2. Stop engine place all controls in neutral, set park
brake, remove ignition key, wait for all moving
parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing
or unplugging.
3. Before Harvesting a field, be familiar with all
potential hazards: trees, rocks ditches, gullies,
etc. Plan your route to avoid hazards. Keep
Cross auger width in mind when maneuvering to
avoid obstacles.
4. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all
moving and/or rotating parts.
5. Keep all shields and guards in place when
operating.
6. Do not allow riders on the Cross auger or
Combine / Swather during operation or
transporting.
7. Clear the area of all bystanders, especially
children, before starting.
8. Before applying pressure to the hydraulic system,
make sure all components are tight and that steel
lines, hoses and couplings are not damaged.
9. Review safety instructions annually
3.10. CROSS AUGER SAFETY
The cross auger has sufficient power to sever limbs
and cause serious to fatal injury. Always stop the cross
auger before dismounting. Always be certain that no
one is in front of combine header Shield before
engaging the auger drive.
When greasing the auger, do so with the combine
motor shut off and the park brake securely set.
Never attempt to help the crop move along the
canvases with a wrench or other item that might get
into the auger and draw the wrench holder into the
auger.

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3.11. SAFETY DECALS
Become familiar with these decals and the hazards they are marking.
part #113522 part #113524
1.
part # 113552

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4.Setup from Shipping Mode
Operator’s handbook for Ag Shield Cross auger to fit on to a 30-45 ft MacDon FD header
Figure 1 FD 35 ft header overview with asm cross auger installed.............................................................................. 12
Figure 2 Direct Drive Motor Installation.......................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 3 LH auger center BEARING, SPROCKET and paddle..................................................................................... 14
Figure 4 Center mount on inside of rh center reel mount .............................................................................................. 14
Figure 5 LH end front view macdon FD KIT................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 6 Top view of left end mount............................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 7 LH auger center mount front view.................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 8 LH auger center mount top view...................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 9 RH auger with bearing mount, sprocket and paddle ....................................................................................... 17
Figure 10 RH auger outer end view with lock collar flush to end of shaft...................................................................... 17
Figure 11 RH end front view macdon fd kit.................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 12 RH end top view macdon fd kit...................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 13 RH auger mounted on center mount front view............................................................................................. 19
Figure 14 RH auger mounted on center mount top view............................................................................................... 19
Figure 15 Dual sprocket with chain coupler installed on lh auger.................................................................................. 20
Figure 16 Dual sprocket with chain coupler installed on rh auger ................................................................................. 20
Figure 17 dual sprocket with two chain couplers ........................................................................................................... 21
Figure 18 Center guard rear view .................................................................................................................................. 21
Figure 19 Center guard mounted on center mounts...................................................................................................... 22
Figure 20 2011 Hydraulic hoses on FD70 / Case 2162................................................................................................. 32
Figure 21 Canvas return hose left side of center........................................................................................................... 34
Figure 22 Hose attachment from Bottom up.................................................................................................................. 35
Figure 23 Hydraulic hose layout complete..................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 24 hydraulic set up for fd1 series headers.......................................................................................................... 37
Figure 25 Sauer Motor speed control ............................................................................................................................ 39
Installation sequence
FIGURE 1 FD 35 FT HEADER OVERVIEW WITH ASM CROSS AUGER INSTALLED
ALL COLOURED PARTS ARE FOR MANUAL REFERENCE ONLY, THEY DO NOT REFLECT THE ACTUAL
COLOUR OF THE PARTS IN YOUR KIT.
AUGER #
LENGTH
LH
RH
410030
30
410300
410303
410035
35
410272
410269
410040
40
410293
410290
410045
45
410306
410309

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FIGURE 2 DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR INSTALLATION
1. Install the Direct drive hub onto the Hydraulic Motor
2. Install the Direct drive hub onto the Auger

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FIGURE 3 LH AUGER CENTER BEARING, SPROCKET AND PADDLE
3. Slide the center bearing mount onto the LH auger. Insert the key into the keyway and place the sprocket onto the
shaft, flush with the end of the shaft. Bolt the paddle onto the auger. (see parts break down for fasteners)
FIGURE 4 CENTER MOUNT ON INSIDE OF RH CENTER REEL MOUNT
4. Bolt the Center mount to the inside of the RH plate for the center reel cylinder.

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FIGURE 5 LH END FRONT VIEW MACDON FD KIT
5. Hang the LH outer end of auger using the 3/8” button head screw and 3/8” flange nut. Some headers will
have three slots some will only have two. On headers with Key hole shaped slots, position the bolt in the
narrow section of the key hole.
6. If header is in rigid mode, ensure rubber flex mount is straight up and down. If in flex mode, make end mount
flush to the outer edge of the corner mount on the header.
FIGURE 6 TOP VIEW OF LEFT END MOUNT
Flush

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FIGURE 7 LH AUGER CENTER MOUNT FRONT VIEW
7. Hang the LH auger in the center using the ½” bolts and contact washers.
FIGURE 8 LH AUGER CENTER MOUNT TOP VIEW

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FIGURE 9 RH AUGER WITH BEARING MOUNT, SPROCKET AND PADDLE
8. Slide the RH bearing mount onto the RH auger, insert the key into the keyway. Place sprocket flush with end
of shaft. Bolt the paddle to the auger as well. (see parts breakdown for fasteners)
FIGURE 10 RH AUGER OUTER END VIEW WITH LOCK COLLAR FLUSH TO END OF SHAFT
9. Slide the RH end mount onto the auger and snug the locking collar onto the shaft to prevent the auger from
falling out of the bearing. Locking collar should be flush to the chamfer edge on auger shaft.

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FIGURE 11 RH END FRONT VIEW MACDON FD KIT
10. Mount the RH auger onto the header using the 3/8” button head screws and 3/8” flange nuts.
FIGURE 12 RH END TOP VIEW MACDON FD KIT

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FIGURE 13 RH AUGER MOUNTED ON CENTER MOUNT FRONT VIEW
11. Hang the RH auger in the center using the ½” bolts and contact washers.
FIGURE 14 RH AUGER MOUNTED ON CENTER MOUNT TOP VIEW

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FIGURE 15 DUAL SPROCKET WITH CHAIN COUPLER INSTALLED ON LH AUGER
12. Place the dual sprocket between the two sprockets and secure to the LH auger using the chain coupler.
FIGURE 16 DUAL SPROCKET WITH CHAIN COUPLER INSTALLED ON RH AUGER
13. Use the second chain coupler in the kit to secure the RH auger to the dual sprocket.
14. Depending on your header center reel mount spacing will determine how much gap to leave from the auger to
the bearing mount face.
15. Once chain coupler has been secured to the sprockets. Adjust the gap on each side to be even. Lock the
locking collars in place.