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A525/A526
Low Profile Hopper
Portable Grain Auger
Installation Instructions
This manual applies to:
AGI Westfield MKX² 10"/13" Series
AGI Westfield X² 10"/13" Series
AGI X² 10"/13" Series
AGI Hutchinson HX² 10"/13" Series
AGI Mayrath HX² 10"/13" Series
Pre-Installation Instructions
1. Park the auger on level ground. Fully lower the frame.
2. Relieve pressure in the hydraulic hose(s) and disconnect them from the auger.
3. Chock the auger wheels to prevent rolling.
4. Lower the swing hopper fully to the ground.
5. Use the jack to support the boot, then disconnect the tractor from the auger (PTO shaft and hitch).
6. If present, remove the existing hopper and transition.
Installing the Transition
This section is only required for augers with an existing hopper.
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1Swing Tube Assembly 7Bolt, 3/8" x 1"
2Transition Assembly 8Lock Nut, 3/8"
3Bolt, 7/16" x 1-1/4" 9Swing Tube Flight
4Lock Nut, 7/16" 10 Bolt, 5/8" x 2" (13" models only)
5Transition Bearing Mount 11 Lock Nut, 5/8" (13" models only)
6Two-Bolt Pillow Block Bearing (13" models
only)
Installing the Low Profile Hopper
Note
The gearbox has been filled at the factory (half full) with EP90 gear oil. Before further assembly, check
oil level to make certain the gearbox is half full as required. Add oil if necessary. Do not use grease.
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Assembly Notes:
• Clean dirt and paint from inside u-joint and flight shaft end, then grease the shaft end.
• Raise and support the hopper tube spout head on a stand about 50" (127 cm) high.
• Open the access door on the transition for easier access.
10" Models13" Models
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• Attach the transition to the appropriate holes on the intake hopper.
• DO NOT overtighten; tighten to a slightly loose fit only as these bolts act as pivot points.
1Bolt, 5/8" x 1-1/2" 4Hopper Assembly
2Lock Nut, 5/8" 5Swing Tube Assembly
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Assembly Notes:
• Tighten set screws on u-joints, then close and secure the service door.
• Attach the four solid wheels to the four hopper corners with the axle pins and hairpins. There are 3 height
settings for the hopper wheels that can be used according to preference.
1Inspection Hatch Bar 4Wheel Pin
2Lynch Pin 5Hairpin
3Wheel
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Assembly Notes:
• Open the latches and rotate the spout lid open, so that it lies down on the top of the swing tube.
• Clean the u-joint spline and splined shaft on the lower gearbox, then apply a light film of grease on this
splined shaft.
•10" Models Only: Install a rim washer on the lower gearbox top shaft.
• Center the spout head above the gearbox, then guide the u-joint onto the gearbox shaft.
• Lubricate the u-joint, then close and secure the spout head lid.
1Spout Head Lid 4Spout Head Retainer
2Rim Washer (10" models only) 5Spout Head Spacer
3Bolt, 3/8" x 3/4" 6Latch and Catch
Note
For all operator instructions, refer to the Operator’s Manual.
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