3. A
SSEMBLY
3.3. F
LEX
F
RAME
C
OMPONENTS
3.3. FLEX FRAME COMPONENTS
ROLLER SUPPORT
W
ESTFIELD
- MK F
LEX
A
UGER
71’ - 111’
RIGHT OUTRIGGER LEG
TRANSPORT REST
1/2” LOCKNUT
SPROCKET
GUARD
5/16” X 3/4”
BOLT
1/2” LOCKNUT
1/2” X 2” X 3-1/4”
U-BOLT
1/2” X 2” X 3-1/4” U-BOLT
1/2” X 1-1/2”
CARRIAGE BOLT
LEFT OUTRIGGER LEG
5/16” X 3/4”
BOLT
5/16” LOCKNUT
Figure 3.8
prevent interference with hydraulic cylinder.
Important:
There is a left and a right outrigger leg. Ensure they are installed with ports facing the discharge.
2. Place roller support inside key stops on flex frame, see Figure 3.8. The four
1/2” x 2” x 3-3/4” u-bolts are attached around the upright tubes, as shown in
Figure 3.8. Ensure that these u-bolts are tightened securely.
3. Install sprocket guard on boot with four 5/16” x 3/4” bolts. Ensure that tabs on
2 piece sprocket guard are fit into the slots on either side of the lower guard.
Tighten the top half of the lower guard.
4. Attach the transport rest to flex frame with four 1/2” X 2” x 3-1/4 u-bolts and locknuts. Leave flex tube support transfer rest untightened until after the flex tube is installed.
3.4. FLEX TUBE ASSEMBLY
Complete assembly in the order listed to prevent premature failure of the lower
bearing. Refer to Figure 3.9 to 3.11.
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W
ESTFIELD
- MK F
LEX
A
UGER
71’ - 111’
3. A
SSEMBLY
3.4. F
LEX
T
UBE
A
SSEMBLY
1. Attach boot spinner plates. a. Insert plates between boot spinner and upper flex tube bundle.
b. Mount onto the four 7/16” x 1-3/4” bolts welded to the tube.
c. Fasten with 7/16” locknuts and 7/16” washers.
d. Do not tighten all the way.
e. Ensure boot is angled on the same side as swing tube is to be installed.
f. Secure with eight 7/16” x 1-1/4” bolts with locknuts and washer.
BOOT SPINNER PLATE
Note:
Flex boot can be rotated to the left or the right side
of the auger. Figure 3.10 and 3.11 show setup for
swing on right side of the auger, as viewed from the intake end facing toward the spout. To install the flex boot on left side, rotate boot to left side
ROTATE FLEX BOOT
AS SHOWN BY
ARROW FOR LEFT
SIDE USE
Figure 3.9
2. Place 1-3/4” wide rim washer and 1-3/4” bearing and flange on flight shaft with 5/8” x 1-3/4” bolts and locknuts. Do not
tighten until Step 5.
Important:
Grease zerk should be located on left side of bearing.
7/16” WASHERS & LOCKNUTS slide lower sprocket onto flight shaft.
4. Align lower sprocket with upper sprocket using straight edge, then tighten set screws.
7/16” X 1-1/4”
BOLTS
5. Install roller chain on sprockets and adjust tension to about 1/4”
(0.64 cm) deflection.
Tighten the 4 bolts on lower bearing and secure lock collar. Oil chain lightly.
Figure 3.10
6. Bolt chain guard on boot with four 5/16” x 3/4” bolts and locknuts.
7. Bolt half band and pivot support together with 7/16” x 1-1/4” bolts and
locknuts on flex tube, 24” (61.0 cm) from spout plate. See Figure 3.11.
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3. A
SSEMBLY
3.4. F
LEX
T
UBE
A
SSEMBLY
7/16” X 1-1/4”
BOLT
9”
HALF BAND
W
ESTFIELD
- MK F
LEX
A
UGER
71’ - 111’
ROLLER CHAIN
PIVOT
SUPPORT
LOWER SPROCKET
NOTE:
GREASE
ZERK TO
LEFT SIDE
7/16”
LOCKNUTS
SPOUT PLATE
FLEX TUBE
7/16” X 1-1/4” BOLT
3/8” X 3-1/2”
SQUARE KEY
FLIGHT SHAFT
UPPER
SPROCKET
FL
EX
B
OO
T
CHAIN
GUARD
5/16” X 3/4” BOLT”
LOWER
SPROCKET
1-3/4” WIDE
RIM WASHER
1-3/4” BEARING &
FLANGE
Figure 3.11
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