Meridian HARVEST H10 Series User manual

Read this manual before using product. Failure to follow
instructions and safety precautions can result in serious
injury, death, or property damage. Keep manual for future
reference.
H1062 & H1072
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H10XX Series Augers:
Important Notes
At 15-20 miles, tire lug nut tightness
and wheel hub temperature need to be
checked.
At 50-60 miles, check these a second
time.
For all models, the maximum transport
speed is 45 mph.

Harvest by Meridian thanks you for your purchase of the best quality auger on
the market. We are proud to have you on our team. Our equipment is
manufactured in the United States of America and is made to improve your
farming operation. Before you operate this auger, we advise that you read this
manual and familiarize yourself with each of the features. Please take all the
precautions necessary for an e!cient and safe operation. Harvest by Meridian
recommends that anyone using this auger read the operational manual and
sign on the sheet provided below. This is to be kept for your record keeping.
Date
Employee Name
Employee
Signature
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction_____________________________________________________________4
2. Safety First______________________________________________________________5
3. Transportation & Placement_____________________________________________6
3.1 Before Transporting Your Auger___________________________________6
3.2 Transport Procedure_______________________________________________7
3.3 Placement of Auger________________________________________________7
3.4 Final Placement___________________________________________________9
3.5 Lowering the Auger_______________________________________________9
4. Operation______________________________________________________________10
4.1 Pre-Operation Checklist__________________________________________10
4.2 Auger Drive & Lockout___________________________________________10
4.3 Start Up & Break In_______________________________________________11
4.4 Everyday Operation______________________________________________12
4.5 Shutting Down the Auger_________________________________________12
4.6 Completion & Cleanup___________________________________________13
4.7 Lowering the Auger______________________________________________13
5. Hydraulics_____________________________________________________________14
5.1 General Information______________________________________________14
5.2 Cylinder Hydraulics______________________________________________15
6. Storage & Maintenance_________________________________________________16
6.1 General Maintenance_____________________________________________16
6.2 Storage of Auger_________________________________________________17
7. Appendix & Forms_____________________________________________________18
Lubrication Requirements____________________________________________18
PTO Lubrication______________________________________________________22
H1062 & 72 Parts Book______________________________________________23
Warranty Policy & Forms______________________________________________49
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your choice of a Harvest by Meridian auger! This equipment
has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of the discerning
buyer.
Safe and e!cient operation of your auger requires that you, and anyone else
who will be operating or maintaining the auger, read and understand the safety,
operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting information in this manual.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators
or owners. Call your Harvest by Meridian distributor or dealer if you need
assistance, information, or additional copies of the manual.
Always give your dealer the serial number of your Harvest by Meridian Grain
Auger when ordering parts or requesting service or information.
The serial number on your auger is located where indicated by the arrow in the
picture above. Please mark the number in the space provided below for easy
reference.
Model Number:_____________________________________
Serial Number:______________________________________
Production Year:_____________________________________
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2. Safety First
Safety is a priority in your everyday work habit, especially if you work with
machinery. Whether you are an owner, an operator, or an employee, it is your
responsibility to know the operational requirements and safety precautions of
the machinery.
Why is safety important to you?
1. Accidents disable and kill.
2. Accidents cost.
3. Accidents can be avoided.
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE
with the safety messages. The safety alert symbol identifies imminent and
potential hazards to personal health and safety. The appropriate signal word for
each message has been selected using the definitions below as a guideline:
DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
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3. Transportation and Placement
3.1 Before Transporting your Auger _
Remove wheel chocks, so wheels are free to move.
DANGER:
If auger wheels are stuck in grain, mud, dirt, or snow. remove the
restraining substance from around the wheels before transport. Failure to
do this could cause damage to the auger, and serious injury or death.
All Harvest by Meridian augers have minimum clearance positions when in
transport mode. Place auger in full down position.
DANGER:
Electrocution Hazard! Make sure that all unauthorized personnel are clear
from the transport zone. This auger is not insulated. Be alert to overhead
obstructions and electrical wires. Electrocution can occur without direct
contact. Do not raise or lower auger until hazardous area is cleared.
Failure to maintain proper clearance can result in serious injury or death.
Put hitch pin in place, and ensure that the safety chain is properly attached. Use
a type of hitch pin that will not allow the auger to detach itself from the tractor.
If you have questions about appropriate hitch pins, contact your tractor
manufacturer.
Put PTO driveline and swing hopper into transport position and lock into place.
If swing hopper is not in transport position, the hopper will be damaged during
transport.
Put jack in raised position and lock into place. Use caution when working with
hitch jack.
If you have a light package for your auger, make sure the connections are
fastened securely and not dragging on the ground.
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3.2 Transportation Procedure _
Move auger with a tractor only. Never attempt to move by hand.
Under no condition should you allow riders on the auger or tractor.
Transport the auger no faster than 15 mph. When roads are rough or surfaces
are uneven, slow down to ensure safe travel.
DANGER:
Do not transport the auger on slopes greater than 20 degrees. This
could cause the auger to tip, resulting in damage to the auger, and
personal injury or death.
When visibility is reduced, please use caution and add extra lights to the auger.
Consider using a pilot vehicle for safer travel.
Use extreme caution when turning or cornering with the auger in tow.
Check regulations with local authorities regarding auger transportation. Follow
all over-width regulations. Equip auger with all necessary lighting, and use
hazard warning flashers on your tractor, when required by law.
3.3 Placement of Auger _
Before raising or lowering your auger, check that the area is clear of
obstructions, children and unauthorized personnel.
DANGER:
Electrocution Hazard! Make sure that all unauthorized personnel are
clear from the transport zone. This auger is not insulated. Be alert to
overhead obstructions and electrical wires. Electrocution can occur
without direct contact. Do not raise or lower auger until hazardous
area is cleared. Failure to maintain proper clearance can result in
serious injury or death.
Ensure that your auger is on level ground that is free of debris.
DANGER:
If ground is very uneven, auger can tip and cause damage to the
equipment and personal injury or death.
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WARNING:
Never position raisers of any kind under the wheels of the auger to
increase height. This includes pieces of wood, cement blocks, bricks,
etc. Attempting this could result in damage to the equipment and
personal injury or death.
Make sure that the hitch is secured to the tractor, and that all hydraulic
connections are tight and in good working condition. If there are any leaks or
damaged hoses, you must replace these before using your auger. Replacement
hoses and hose ends must have a minimum strength of 1900psi working
pressure.
Make sure that the wheels of your auger are free to move before you raise or
lower your auger.
CAUTION:
If the auger wheels are buried in any type of material, do not attempt to
raise or lower the auger. Remove dirt, snow, grain, or whatever other
material is obstructing the auger before use.
Check that the valve on the hose to the lift cylinder is open. Double check that
the area above and around the auger is clear of obstructions. Raise auger to
desired height, and
close hose valve after auger is positioned.
WARNING:
If hose valve remains open, a loss of hydraulic pressure within the
tractor system will allow the auger to lower by itself; this could cause
damage to the auger and personal injury or death.
NOTICE:
Do not use the auger as a hoist or crane, no matter the size or weight
of the object being lifted. This will create an unsafe condition and void
your warranty.
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3.4 Final Placement of Auger _
When you are ready to use your auger, place the auger in its lowered position,
and slowly back it up to your bin or storage facility, keeping an eye out for any
people or obstructions in the hazard zone.
DANGER:
Avoid any electrical wires and overhead obstructions. Electrocution can
occur without direct contact. Failure to listen to this warning can result in
personal injury or death.
Use tractor hydraulics to raise the auger into position. Slowly back the auger
into position until the spout is over the opening of the bin or storage facility
and use tractor hydraulics to slowly lower the spout into the opening.
As soon as the auger is in position, the wheels of the auger must be chocked
on both sides. To prevent tipping, anchor or support the discharge end to the
bin or storage facility to further stabilize the auger.
3.5 Lowering the Auger _
Attach auger to tractor, making sure that your hydraulics are also attached to
the tractor. Raise the auger, to ensure that the outlet end is above the bin or
storage facility. Remove wheel chocks and ensure area is clear of personnel and
obstructions.
Drive forward, pulling auger slowly away from the bin or storage facility. Be
sure that the wheels are free to move, and lower the auger. Make sure auger is
in full down position before proceeding.
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