AGI UTX Series User manual

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Part Number: 31083 R1
Revised: April 2020
UTX Series
Portable U-Trough Grain Auger
Operator’s Manual
This manual applies to the following brands and models:
Westfield UTX44 and AGI UTX44
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 Name and Signature Employer Name and Signature

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CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Serial Number Location............................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Intended Use ............................................................................................................................. 6
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 Rotating Flighting Safety ........................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Overhead Power Lines .............................................................................................................. 8
2.5 Upending ................................................................................................................................... 8
2.6 Rotating Parts Safety................................................................................................................. 8
2.7 Work Area Safety ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.8 Guards Safety ............................................................................................................................ 9
2.9 Raising and Lowering the Auger ............................................................................................. 10
2.10 Hydraulic Winch Safety ......................................................................................................... 10
2.11 Positioning the Auger............................................................................................................ 10
2.12 Towing the Auger .................................................................................................................. 11
2.13 Drives and Lockout Safety..................................................................................................... 11
2.13.1 Gas Engine Safety................................................................................................... 12
2.13.2 Hydraulic Power Safety .......................................................................................... 13
2.14 Tire Safety.............................................................................................................................. 14
2.15 Battery Safety ........................................................................................................................ 14
2.16 Personal Protective Equipment............................................................................................. 15
2.17 Safety Equipment .................................................................................................................. 16
2.18 Safety Decals ......................................................................................................................... 16
2.18.1 Decal Installation/Replacement............................................................................. 16
2.18.2 Safety Decal Locations and Details ........................................................................ 16
3. Features................................................................................................................................................. 24
4. Transport............................................................................................................................................... 25
4.1 Transport Safety ...................................................................................................................... 25
4.2 Transport Preparation ............................................................................................................. 26
4.3 Prepare the Mover Kit for Transport ...................................................................................... 26
4.4 Connect the Auger to the Towing Vehicle.............................................................................. 27
5. Placement ............................................................................................................................................. 29
5.1 Placement Safety..................................................................................................................... 29
5.2 Positioning the Auger.............................................................................................................. 29
5.3 Positioning the Auger with a Mover Kit.................................................................................. 30
5.4 Hydraulic Winch Operation..................................................................................................... 32
6. Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 33
6.1 Operation Safety ..................................................................................................................... 33
6.2 Start-up and Break-in .............................................................................................................. 33
6.3 Operation - Gas Engine Models .............................................................................................. 34
6.4 Emergency Shutdown ............................................................................................................. 34
6.5 Restarting with a Full Trough .................................................................................................. 34
6.6 Bin Level Indicators ................................................................................................................. 35

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6.7 Use of Grain Spreaders ........................................................................................................... 35
6.8 Shutdown ................................................................................................................................ 35
6.9 Operating the Auger with Fertilizer ........................................................................................ 35
6.10 Storage................................................................................................................................... 35
7. Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 37
7.1 Maintenance Safety ................................................................................................................ 37
7.2 Maintenance Schedule............................................................................................................ 37
7.3 Visually Inspect the Auger....................................................................................................... 38
7.4 Lubricate the Equipment......................................................................................................... 39
7.5 Check the Gearbox Oil............................................................................................................. 39
7.6 Change the Gearbox Oil .......................................................................................................... 39
7.7 Adjust the Upper Drive Chain ................................................................................................. 40
7.8 Grease the Upper Drive Chain ................................................................................................ 40
7.9 Clean and Wash the Equipment ............................................................................................. 41
7.10 Align the Drive Belts.............................................................................................................. 41
7.11 Tension the Drive Belts ......................................................................................................... 43
7.12 Replace the Drive Belts ......................................................................................................... 44
7.13 Repack the Wheel Bearings with Grease.............................................................................. 44
7.14 Inspect and Service the Hydraulic Winch and Lift Cable ...................................................... 45
7.15 Adjust the Mover Kit Ram and Travel Speed........................................................................ 45
7.16 Pinion Gear Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 46
7.17 Change the Hydraulic Oil....................................................................................................... 47
8. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................... 48
9. Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 53
10. AGI Limited Warranty......................................................................................................................... 54

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Thank you for purchasing a AGI Portable U-Trough Grain Auger. Follow the instructions in this manual
for safe use of the auger. With proper care, your auger 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 AGI representative 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
The serial number location for your auger can be seen in the figure below. Provide the serial number to AGI or
your representative auger 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
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1.2. Intended Use
The auger is intended for use as listed below and described throughout this manual. Use in any other way is
considered as contrary to the intended use.
The auger should be operated, maintained, serviced, and repaired only by persons who are familiar with its
particular characteristics and understand the relevant safety procedures.
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 auger may relieve the manufacturer of liability for any resulting damage or
injury.
Intended use for the auger:
• Handling grain, pulse crops, treated seeds, fertilizer, or other similar materials.
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 install/use the auger for/with:
• transferring material other than dry, free-flowing food-grains.
• lifting or using as a hoist or crane.
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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
Read and understand all safety instructions, safety decals, and manuals and follow them when operating or
maintaining the equipment.
• Owners must give instructions and review the information initially and annually with
all personnel before allowing them in the work area. Untrained users/operators
expose themselves and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
• Use for intended purposes only.
• Do not modify the auger in any way without written permission from the manufacturer. Unauthorized
modification may impair the function and/or safety. Any unauthorized modification will void the warranty.
• Follow a health and safety program for your worksite. Contact your local occupational health and safety
organization for information.
• Always follow applicable local codes and regulations.
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2.3. Rotating Flighting Safety
• KEEP AWAY from rotating flighting.
• DO NOT remove or modify flighting guards, doors, or covers.
Keep in good working order. Have replaced if damaged.
• DO NOT operate the auger without all guards, doors, and
covers in place.
• NEVER touch the flighting. Use a stick or other tool to
remove an obstruction or clean out.
• Shut off and lock out power to adjust, service, or clean.
2.4. Overhead Power Lines
• When operating or moving, keep auger away from overhead
power lines and devices.
• The auger is not insulated.
• Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
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 auger 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.
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2.7. Work Area Safety
• Have another trained person nearby who can shut down the auger in case of accident.
• The work area should be kept clear of bystanders, including children.
• Keep the work area clean and free of debris.
Figure 1. Work Area
Support Discharge End
UNDER AUGER AND
UNDERCARRIAGE AREA
HAZARD
KEEP AWAY
AUGER INTAKE AREA
HAZARD
KEEP AWAY
Wheel Chocks Wheel Chocks
HAZARD AREA
KEEP AWAY
WORK AREA!
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
Gravity Wagon
or Truck
Walking Surface
Is it slippery?
Are There Things To Trip You?
OVERHEAD WIRES
KEEP AWAY
2.8. Guards Safety
• Keep guards in place. Do not operate with guard removed.
• 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 Auger
• Before raising/lowering/moving/adjusting the auger, make sure the area around the auger is
clear of obstructions and/or untrained personnel. Never allow anyone to stand on or
beneath the auger when it is being placed.
• Lower the auger to its lowest position when not in use.
• Empty the auger before raising or lowering.
• Do not get on or beneath the auger when raising or lowering.
• Raise and lower auger on reasonably level ground only.
• Never attempt to increase height of the auger by positioning wheels on lumber, blocks, or by
any other means. To do so will result in damage to auger and/or serious injury.
• Do not raise the auger in high winds.
2.10. 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 auger 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.
2.11. Positioning the Auger
• Transport and place equipment on reasonably level ground when raising, lowering,
positioning, or operating.
• Move the auger into position slowly. Do not unhitch and attempt to move by hand.
• Chock wheels and anchor intake end after placement.
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