Meridian HARVEST T1342 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.
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T-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.
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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______________________________________________________________11
4.1 Pre-Operation Checklist__________________________________________11
4.2 Auger Drive & Lockout___________________________________________12
4.3 Start Up & Break In_______________________________________________12
4.4 Everyday Operation______________________________________________13
4.5 Shutting Down the Auger_________________________________________14
4.6 Completion & Cleanup___________________________________________14
4.7 Lowering the Auger______________________________________________15
5. Hydraulics_____________________________________________________________16
5.1 General Information______________________________________________16
5.2 Cylinder Hydraulics______________________________________________17
6. Storage & Maintenance_________________________________________________18
6.1 General Maintenance_____________________________________________18
6.2 Storage of Auger_________________________________________________19
7. Appendix & Forms_____________________________________________________20
T1342 Lubrication Requirements_____________________________________20
T1342 Parts Book____________________________________________________24
Warranty Policy & Forms______________________________________________30
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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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