The correct speed of the auger is 51 revolutions per minute (RPM). 51 RPM provides the auger with the right combination of torque and speed in order to properly load most materials into the scraper bowl.
If the auger is turning faster than 51 RPM, the auger may not have enough torque in order to properly load the material into the scraper bowl.
If the auger turns less than 51 RPM, the auger may not have enough speed. This can cause incorrect loading of the material into the scraper bowl.
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| Illustration 1 | g00529025 |
Lower View of Auger Gearbox (1) Auger gearbox (2) 9U-5140 Photo Pickup (LED) (3) Tape strips | |
Install a 9U-5140 Photo Pickup (LED) (2) in order to check or adjust the speed of the auger. Install two tape strips (3) to the bottom of auger gearbox (1) .
- Run the engine at high idle. Turn auger control (4) to the ON position.
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| Illustration 2 | g00529075 |
(4) Auger control | |
- Turn the adjustment screw (5) clockwise in order to decrease the speed of the auger. Turn the adjustment screw (5) counterclockwise in order to increase the speed of the auger.
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| Illustration 3 | g00529329 |
(5) Adjustment screw for the auger RPM | |