Operator and Parts Manual Conventional Auger Model 846, 855, 866 & 872

Table of Contents - 846, 855, 866 & 872 Conventional Auger

Introduction To the owner Thank you for purchasing a Farm King 846, 855, 866 or 872 Conventional Auger. Farm King Conventional Augers have been designed to provide many years of profitable and dependable service. To assure maximum performance of your auger, it is mandatory that you thoroughly study the operator’s manual and follow its recommendations. PLEASE EXAMINE YOUR UNIT CLOSELY AND READ THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS TO SEE THAT YOUR UNIT IS PROPERLY ASSEMBLED. Proper operation and maintenance are essential for safety, to maintain performance, and to maximize the life of the auger. When ordering...

Safety Safety Instructions An Operator‘s Manual is furnished with each grain auger. Additional or replacement manuals are available. Do not operate the unit before reading and understanding the Operator‘s Manual. Understand the operating procedures below to avoid personal injury or death. The alert symbol is used throughout this manual. It indicates attention is required and identifies hazards. Follow the recommended precautions. The safety alert symbol means… ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! General Safety An auger can collapse and fall on the operator or bystander causing serious...

Transport Safety Care must be used when moving or transporting the auger. Accidental tipping or upending of an auger can occur and may cause serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders. • • • • • • Never move the auger manually. Be sure auger is empty before attempting to move. Never push on the undercarriage of the auger. Tow the auger at slow speed and in the down position. Always test the intake end of the auger for downward weight when attaching or releasing. Never raise the hitchpoint higher than the vehicle‘s tow bar. Electrical Safety Contact with overhead wires may cause electrocution...

Always transport your auger in the full down position. The lift arm of the undercarriage should be seated against the down position stop with slight tension on the winch cable and at least five complete wraps of cable around the winch drum. Upending hazard. 1 - Never move the auger manually - use a vehicle. 2 - Always have downward weight on the intake end of the auger. 3 - Always test the downward weight before releasing the auger from the vehicle or hold down. 4 - Always lift the intake slowly and keep it no higher than the tractor tow bar when attaching or releasing it. 5 - Never push on the...

Assembly Instructions Shear bolt failure indicates an overload on the auger. To remedy the problem: 1. Reduce flow into the intake of the auger. Wet grain requires more power to operate the auger. The flow must be reduced in wet grain to prevent plugging and/or shear bolt failure. 2. Make certain the auger is running at the correct speed. Run the tractor PTO at 540 RPM for the correct flighting speed. Slowing the auger will allow it to overload and plug. Keep all shields in place during operation. 3. Check for foreign objects (sacks, cans, rags, etc.) in the tube. Objects may go part way up the...

Keep all shields in place during operation. NOTE: Use a 5/16" x 2-1/2" Grade 2 shear bolt. Using other than a Grade 2 bolt may result in damage to the drive components. 9

Keep all shields in place during operation. NOTE: Use a 5/16" x 2-1/2" Grade 2 shear bolt. Using other than a Grade 2 bolt may result in damage to the drive components. 10

Keep all shields in place during operation. Head Drive Assembly

One must use extreme caution when assembling this auger. Lifting devices (i.e. loader tractor, forklift, etc.) are required as well as various wrenches and tools. Assemble the auger on a flat surface. Right, left, front and back refer to looking at the auger from the intake end. 1. Lay the top (Ref. #1) and bottom (Ref. #2) auger tubes flat with the center joint spaced two feet apart. 2. Fasten the flighting assemblies with two fine thread nut and bolt combinations (Ref. #5). Fasten the flighting assemblies so that the lower assembly (Ref. #4) overlaps the upper assembly (Ref. #3). For 872 models,...

8. Assemble the truss risers as shown to the right, using two supports (Ref. #27), one 3/8" x 1" bolt, nut and lockwasher combination (Ref. #32), one cross brace (Ref. #28) and two 3/8" x 1-1/4" bolt, nut and lockwasher combinations (Ref. #26) per riser. 9. Mount the truss riser assemblies as instructed below. 846 Model - Mount the truss riser assembly in the center holes of the half clamps using the 3/8" x 1-1/4" bolt, nut and lockwasher combinations already in the center holes. Install the 3/16" dia. truss cables (Ref. #30) using two cable clamps (Ref. #31) and one cable thimble (Ref. #31)...

10. Assemble the undercarriage. 846, 855 & 866 Model -- Remove track stop pin (Ref. #118) from the end of the track, install track car (Ref. #50) onto the top end of the track, and then replace track stop pin prior to using the auger. Failure to do so could cause the auger to collapse. -- Attach the rear lift arms (Ref. #35L & #35R) to the track car using one 3/16" x 1-1/2" cotter pin (Ref. #53) for each arm. Attach the front lift arms (Ref. #36 & #37) to the front undercarriage mount using one 3/16" x 1-1/2" cotter pin (Ref. #53) for each arm. -- Lift the auger tube and position the arms so...

-- Secure the front and rear arms by inserting one 3/8" x 1" bolt, nut and lockwasher combination (Ref. #39) into the cross bracing connecting the front arms together and the rear arms together. -- Mount the cross bars (Ref. #19 & #20) using 3/8" x 5" bolt, nut and lockwasher combinations (Ref. #21). Mount the long cross braces (Ref. #38) to the front and rear arms using the 3/8" x 1" bolt, nut and lockwasher combinations (Ref. #39) and 3/8" x 1-1/2" bolt, nut and lockwasher combination (Ref. #39A). -- Mount wheels (Ref. #43). 11. Mount the Owner's Manual container tube (Ref. #141) to the winch...