AGI Westfield WCX1535FL User manual

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Part Number: P1512134 R2
Revised: May 2018
S-Drive Field Loader
Portable Grain Belt Conveyor
Operator’s Manual
This manual applies to the following models:
WCX1535FL WCX1545FL WCX2045FL
Gas and Electric Drives
Original Instructions

We strongly recommend that all personnel associated with this equipment be trained in the correct operational
and safety procedures required for this product. This product has been designed and constructed according to
general engineering standards, other local regulations may apply and must be followed by the operator. Use the
sign-off sheet below to record initial and periodic reviews of this manual with all such personnel.
Date Employee Signature Employer Signature

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CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 5
1.1. Serial Number Location............................................................................................................ 5
1.2. Intended Use ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.2.1 Misuse ........................................................................................................................ 6
2. Safety....................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words..................................................................................... 7
2.2. General Product Safety ............................................................................................................ 7
2.3. Overhead Power Lines ............................................................................................................. 8
2.4. Moving Conveyor Belt Safety................................................................................................... 8
2.5. Upending .................................................................................................................................. 8
2.6. Rotating Parts Safety................................................................................................................ 8
2.7. Work Area Safety ..................................................................................................................... 8
2.8. Guards Safety ........................................................................................................................... 9
2.9. Raising and Lowering the Conveyor....................................................................................... 10
2.10. Hand Winch Safety ............................................................................................................... 10
2.11. Hydraulic Winch Safety ........................................................................................................ 10
2.12. Conveyor Stability ................................................................................................................ 11
2.13. Towing the Conveyor ........................................................................................................... 11
2.14. Drives and Lockout Safety.................................................................................................... 11
2.14.1 Gas Engine Safety................................................................................................... 12
2.14.2 Electric Motor Safety.............................................................................................. 12
2.14.3 Hydraulic Power Safety .......................................................................................... 13
2.15. Tire Safety............................................................................................................................. 14
2.16. Battery Safety ....................................................................................................................... 14
2.17. Personal Protective Equipment............................................................................................ 15
2.18. Safety Equipment ................................................................................................................. 15
2.19. Safety Decals ........................................................................................................................ 16
2.19.1 Decal Installation/Replacement............................................................................. 16
2.19.2 Safety Decal Locations and Details ........................................................................ 16
3. Features................................................................................................................................................. 34
3.1. Model Number ....................................................................................................................... 35
4. Transport............................................................................................................................................... 36
4.1. Transport Safety ..................................................................................................................... 36
4.2. Transport Preparation ............................................................................................................ 36
4.3. Connect the Conveyor to the Towing Vehicle ....................................................................... 37
5. Placement ............................................................................................................................................. 38
5.1. Placement Safety.................................................................................................................... 38
5.2. Positioning the Conveyor ....................................................................................................... 38
5.3. Positioning the Conveyor with a Wheel Move Kit................................................................. 39
5.4. Hand Winch Operation .......................................................................................................... 42
5.5. Hydraulic Winch Operation.................................................................................................... 42
5.6. Collapsible Hopper Cloth Control........................................................................................... 43
5.7. Conveyor Operating Angles ................................................................................................... 43
6. Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 46
6.1. Operation Safety .................................................................................................................... 46

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6.2. Start-up and Break-in ............................................................................................................. 46
6.3. Operation - Electric Motor Models ........................................................................................ 47
6.4. Operation - Gas Engine Models ............................................................................................. 47
6.5. Loading Area........................................................................................................................... 47
6.6. Conveyor Belt Speed .............................................................................................................. 48
6.7. Emergency Shutdown ............................................................................................................ 48
6.8. Restarting with a Full Tube .................................................................................................... 48
6.9. Shutdown ............................................................................................................................... 49
6.10. Clean Out.............................................................................................................................. 49
6.11. Conveying Fertilizer.............................................................................................................. 49
6.12. Storage.................................................................................................................................. 51
7. Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 53
7.1. Maintenance Safety ............................................................................................................... 53
7.2. Maintenance Schedule........................................................................................................... 53
7.3. Visually Inspect the Equipment.............................................................................................. 54
7.4. Lubricate the Equipment........................................................................................................ 55
7.5. Check the Gearbox Oil............................................................................................................ 55
7.6. Change the Gearbox Oil ......................................................................................................... 55
7.7. Inspect Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings ..................................................................................... 56
7.8. Inspect the Hopper Flashing .................................................................................................. 56
7.9. Check the Roller Bearings ...................................................................................................... 56
7.10. Check the Roller Lagging ...................................................................................................... 56
7.11. Tension the Conveyor Belt................................................................................................... 56
7.11.1 S-Drive Pinch Roller................................................................................................ 57
7.12. Align the Conveyor Belt........................................................................................................ 57
7.12.1 Adjust the Rollers ................................................................................................... 58
7.12.2 Adjust the Belt Return Wear Blocks....................................................................... 59
7.13. Inspect Belt Lacing................................................................................................................ 60
7.14. Replace the Belt Lacing ........................................................................................................ 60
7.15. Replace the Conveyor Belt................................................................................................... 60
7.16. Clean and Wash the Equipment .......................................................................................... 62
7.17. Tension the Drive Belts ........................................................................................................ 62
7.18. Align the Drive Belts............................................................................................................. 63
7.19. Replace the Drive Belts ........................................................................................................ 63
7.20. Repack the Wheel Bearings with Grease............................................................................. 63
7.21. Inspect and Service the Hand Winch and Lift Cable............................................................ 64
7.22. Pinion Gear Adjustment ....................................................................................................... 64
8. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................... 66
9. Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 70
10. Westfield Conveyor Warranty ........................................................................................................... 71

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Westfield Portable Grain Belt Conveyor. This equipment will allow safe and
efficient operation when you read and follow all of the instructions contained in this manual. With
proper care, your conveyor will provide you with many years of trouble-free operation.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to review with new personnel. A sign-off form is
provided on the inside front cover for your convenience. If any information in this manual is not
understood or if you need additional information, please contact your local distributor or dealer for
assistance.
This manual should be regarded as part of the equipment. Suppliers of both new and second-hand
equipment are advised to retain documentary evidence that this manual was provided with the
equipment.
1.1. Serial Number Location
Always give your dealer the serial number on your conveyor (shown below) when ordering parts or requesting
service or other information. Please record this information in the table below for easy reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date Received
1.2. Intended Use
The conveyor is designed solely for use in the intended agricultural use as listed below. Use in any other way is
considered as contrary to the intended use. Compliance with and strict adherence to the conditions of
operation and maintenance as specified by the manufacturer, also constitute essential elements of the intended
use.
The conveyor should be operated, maintained, serviced, and repaired only by persons who are familiar with its
particular characteristics and who are acquainted with the relevant safety procedures.
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Accident prevention regulations and all other generally recognized regulations on occupational health and
safety must be observed at all times.
Any modifications made to the conveyor may relieve the manufacturer of liability for any resulting damage or
injury.
Intended use for the conveyor:
• Handling grain, pulse crops, treated seeds, or other similar materials.
• Handling fertilizer when strict operation and cleanout procedures are followed as noted in Operation
section.
Use in any other way is considered as contrary to the intended use and is not covered by the warranty.
1.2.1 Misuse
Do not use the conveyor for/with:
• transferring material other than dry, free-flowing food-grains.
• lifting or using as a hoist or crane.
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2. Safety
2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see
this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury or death, carefully read the message that
follows, and inform others.
Signal Words: Note the use of the signal words DANGER,WARNING,CAUTION, and NOTICE with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the definitions below as a
guideline.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or
death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
2.2. General Product Safety
YOU are responsible for the SAFE use and maintenance of your conveyor. YOU must ensure that you and
anyone else who is going to work around the conveyor understands all procedures and related SAFETY
information contained in this manual.
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. All accidents can be avoided.
• It is the conveyor owner, operator, and maintenance personnel's responsibility to
read and understand ALL safety instructions, safety decals, and manuals and follow
them when assembling, operating, or maintaining the equipment.
• Owners must give instructions and review the information initially and annually with all personnel before
allowing them to operate the conveyor. Untrained users/operators expose themselves and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death.
• The conveyor is not intended to be used by children.
• Use the conveyor for its intended purposes only.
• Do not modify the conveyor in any way without written permission from the manufacturer. Unauthorized
modification may impair the function and/or safety, and could affect the life of the conveyor. Any
unauthorized modification of the conveyor will void the warranty.
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2.3. Overhead Power Lines
• When operating or moving, keep conveyor away from
overhead power lines and devices.
• The conveyor is not insulated.
• Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
2.4. Moving Conveyor Belt Safety
• DO NOT step on or touch moving conveyor belt.
• Shut off and lock out power to adjust, service, or clean.
2.5. Upending
• Anchor intake end and/or support discharge end to prevent
upending.
• Intake end must always have downward weight. Do not
release until attached to tow bar or resting on ground.
• Do not raise intake end above tow bar height.
• Empty the conveyor and fully lower before moving.
2.6. Rotating Parts Safety
• Keep body, hair, and clothing away from rotating pulleys,
belts, chains, and sprockets.
• Do not operate with any guard removed or modified. Keep
guards in good working order.
• Shut off and remove key or lock out power source before
inspecting or servicing machine.
2.7. Work Area Safety
• Have another trained person nearby who can shut down the conveyor in case of accident.
• The work area should be kept clear of bystanders.
• Keep the work area clean and free of debris.
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Figure 1. Conveyor Work Area (Gas/Electric Drive)
2.8. Guards Safety
• Keep guards in place and do not operate unless all guards are in place.
• Do not walk on, step on, or damage guards.
• Lock out power before removing a guard.
• Ensure all guards are replaced after performing maintenance.
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2.9. Raising and Lowering the Conveyor
• Before raising/lowering/moving/adjusting the conveyor, make sure the area around the
conveyor is clear of obstructions and/or untrained personnel. Never allow anyone to stand
on or beneath the conveyor when it is being placed.
• Lower the conveyor to its lowest position when not in use.
• Empty the conveyor before raising or lowering.
• Do not get on or beneath the conveyor when raising or lowering.
• Raise and lower conveyor on reasonably level ground only.
• Never attempt to increase height of the tube by positioning wheels on lumber, blocks, or by
any other means. To do so will result in damage to conveyor and/or serious injury.
• Do not raise the conveyor in high winds.
2.10. Hand Winch Safety
When Equipped:
• Inspect lift cable before using. Replace if frayed or damaged. Make sure lift cable is seated
properly in cable sheaves and cable clamps are secure.
• Tighten brake lock by turning winch handle clockwise at least two clicks after lowering the
conveyor.
• Lower the conveyor fully before towing, then rotate winch handle until cable has light
tension.
• Do not lubricate winch brake discs.
2.11. Hydraulic Winch Safety
When Equipped:
• Keep away from rotating cable drum and winch cable. Do not touch or grab cable while
winch is being operated or use hands to guide the cable. Failure to heed could result in
serious injury.
• Inspect cable and cable clamps before installing and using hydraulic winch. Replace cable if
frayed or damaged. Tighten cable clamps if necessary.
• Do not continue to supply power to hydraulic winch after the conveyor has reached full up
position.
• Do not disconnect hydraulic quick couplers when lines are pressurized.
• Make sure lift cable is seated in cable pulley.
• Always keep a minimum of 3 cable wraps on the cable drum.
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