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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2.12. Towing the Auger
The auger is not intended for transport on public roads. If it requires transport on a public roadway, the
following steps should be taken:
• Check with local authorities regarding transport on public roads. Obey all applicable laws
and regulations.
• Always travel at a safe speed, never exceeding 20 mph (32 km/h).
• Reduce speed on rough surfaces.
• Do not transport on slopes greater than 20°.
• Use caution when turning corners or meeting traffic.
• Make sure the SMV (slow moving vehicle) emblem and all the lights and reflectors that are
required by local authorities are in place, are clean, and can be seen by all over-taking and
oncoming traffic.
• Always use hazard-warning flashers on tractor/towing vehicle when transporting unless
prohibited by law.
• Do not allow riders on the auger or towing vehicle during transport.
• Attach to towing vehicle with an appropriate pin and retainer. Always attach safety chains.
• Place the auger in the transport position before moving on roads.
2.13. Drives and Lockout Safety
Inspect the power source(s) before using and know how to shut down in an emergency.
Whenever you service or adjust your equipment, make sure you shut down the power
source and unplug or remove the key (as applicable) to prevent inadvertent start-up and
hazardous energy release. Know the procedure(s) that applies to your equipment from the
following power source(s). Ensure that all personnel are clear before turning on power to
equipment.
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2.13.1 Gas Engine Safety
Power Source
• Keep guards in place and secure.
• Properly ventilate surrounding area.
• Never fill the fuel tank with the engine running, while
smoking, or near an open flame. Always shut down and allow
engine to cool before filling with fuel.
• Never overfill the tank or spill fuel. If fuel is spilled, clean it
up immediately.
• Be sure to use the correct type and grade of fuel. Ground the
fuel funnel or nozzle against the filler neck to prevent sparks
that could ignite fuel vapors.
• Be sure to replace the fuel fill cap when you are done.
Lockout
• For engines with an electric start, remove the ignition key,
the spark plug wire, or the spark plug.
• For engines with a rope or crank start, remove the spark plug
wire or the spark plug.
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2.13.2 Hydraulic Power Safety
Power Source
• Refer to the rules and regulations applicable to the power
source operating your hydraulic drive.
• Do not connect or disconnect hydraulic lines while system is
under pressure.
• Keep all hydraulic lines away from moving parts and pinch
points.
• Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure will cause serious
injury if it penetrates the skin surface (serious infection or
toxic reaction can develop). See a doctor immediately if
injured.
• Use metal or wood as a backstop when searching for
hydraulic leaks and wear proper hand and eye protection.
• Check all hydraulic components are tight and in good
condition. Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened, or
crimped hoses.
• Clean the connections before connecting to equipment.
• Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the hydraulic fittings
or hoses with tape, clamps, or adhesive. The hydraulic
system operates under extremely high pressure; such repairs
will fail suddenly and create a hazardous and unsafe
condition.
Lockout
• Always place all hydraulic controls in neutral and relieve
system pressure before disconnecting or working on
hydraulic system.
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2.14. Tire Safety
Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a
wheel or rim can produce an explosion that may result in
serious injury or death.
• DO NOT attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper
equipment and experience to do the job.
• Have a qualified tire dealer or repair service perform
required tire maintenance.
• When replacing worn tires, make sure they meet the original
tire specifications. Never undersize the replacement tire.
• DO NOT weld to the tire rim with the tire mounted on the
rim. This action may cause an explosion which could result in
serious injury or death.
• Inflate tires to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure.
• Tires should not be operated at speeds higher than their
rated speed.
• Keep wheel lug nuts tightened to manufacturer’s
recommendations.
• Never reinflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously
under-inflated without removing the tire from the wheel.
Have the tire and wheel closely inspected for damage before
remounting.
2.15. Battery Safety
• Wear safety glasses and protective gloves when working near
batteries.
• Make certain the battery or terminal covers are in place and
in good working order.
• Keep all sparks and flames away from batteries; gas given off
by electrolyte is explosive.
• Avoid contact with battery electrolyte. Wash off any spilled
electrolyte immediately.
• Do not tip batteries more than 45° to avoid electrolyte loss.
• To avoid injury from sparks or short circuits, disconnect
battery ground cable before servicing any part of an electrical
system.
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2.16. Personal Protective Equipment
The following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn when operating or maintaining the
equipment.
Safety Glasses
• Wear safety glasses at all times to protect eyes from debris.
Coveralls
• Wear coveralls to protect skin.
Hard Hat
• Wear a hard hat to help protect your head.
Steel-Toe Boots
• Wear steel-toe boots to protect feet from falling debris.
Work Gloves
• Wear work gloves to protect your hands from sharp and rough edges.
Dust Mask
• Wear a dust mask to prevent breathing potentially harmful dust.
Hearing Protection
• Wear ear protection to prevent hearing damage.
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2.17. Safety Equipment
The following safety equipment should be kept on site:
Fire Extinguisher
• Provide a fire extinguisher for use in case of an accident. Store in a highly visible and
accessible place.
First-Aid Kit
• Have a properly-stocked first-aid kit available for use should the need arise, and
know how to use it.
2.18. Safety Decals
• Keep safety decals clean and legible at all times.
• Replace safety decals that are missing or have become illegible. See decal location figures that follow.
• Replaced parts must display the same decal(s) as the original part.
• Replacement safety decals are available free of charge from your distributor, dealer, or factory as applicable.
2.18.1 Decal Installation/Replacement
1. Decal area must be clean and dry, with a temperature above 50°F (10°C).
2. Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
3. Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky backing
in place.
4. Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the decal in place.
5. Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the sign backing paper.
2.18.2 Safety Decal Locations and Details
Replicas of the safety decals that are attached to the auger and their messages are shown in the figure(s) that
follow. Safe operation and use of the auger requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety decals
and the areas or particular functions that the decals apply to, as well as the safety precautions that must be
taken to avoid serious injury, death, or damage.
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Figure 2. Safety Decal Locations
20804
20804
20803
Figure 3. Safety Decal Locations
P1513136
20803
20811
20817
20813
19960
20807
17113
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Figure 4. Safety Decal Locations (HD Hydraulic Steering)
20806
28128
Figure 5. Safety Decal Locations (Hydraulic Winch)
20806 20810
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Table 1. Safety Decals
Part Number Description
20817
To prevent death or serious injury:
• When operating or moving, keep equipment
away from overhead power lines and devices.
• Fully lower equipment before moving.
This equipment is not insulated.
Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
DANGER
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
20813
To prevent death or serious injury:
• KEEP AWAY from rotating auger flighting.
• DO NOT remove or modify auger 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 auger 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.
ROTATING FLIGHTING HAZARD
DANGER
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Table 1 Safety Decals (continued)
Part Number Description
20803 (inside)
To prevent serious injury or
death, shut off power and
reattach guard before operating
machine.
MISSING GUARD HAZARD
WARNING
20804
To prevent serious injury or death:
• 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.
ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
WARNING
20806
HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD
Hydraulic fluid can cause serious injury if it
penetrates the skin. If it does, see a doctor
immediately.
• Relieve system pressure before repairing, adjusting
or disconnecting.
• Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching
for leaks. Use wood or cardboard instead of hands.
WARNING
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