Instruction Manual

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LUBRICATION SERVICE SCHEDULE
IMPORTANT: Your Grain Cart has grease ttings at all critical points. These should be serviced before the
cart is put into operation.
BE CERTAIN THAT ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF BEFORE SERVICING THE GRAIN CART.
Hitch: There is a grease tting located on the pivot shaft of the swivel hitch.
PTO & Drive Line: The grease ttings on the PTO should be serviced after every 8 hours of use. Service
the grease ttings on each of the drive bearings and also the univeral joint after every 8 hours of use.
Folding Mechanism of Auger: One grease tting is located on the pivot pin of the folding auger. This tting
should be serviced after every 8 hours of use. Service the grease tting on the hanger bushing assembly
(top end of the lower auger assembly) after every 8 hours of use or as needed.
Gearbox: Gearbox lubricant has been added to the gearbox during nal assembly. Recheck lubricant
level before initial operation of this cart. The uid level should be checked from time to time. An inspec-
tion plug is located in the center of the top of the gearbox mount plate. To check the uid level, remove
drain plug at the bottom of the gearbox and also the vented inspection plug. Drain lubricant. Return drain
plug and rell gearbox with three quarts of gearbox lubricant. (Gearbox is properly lled when half full
of lubricant). DO NOT OVERFILL. Use EP 80-90 gearbox lubricant or equivalent.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
WHEN SERVICING THE GRAIN CART, BE CERTAIN THAT ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF.
Repack the wheel bearings at least once a year. Use Bearing Gard MK1 or equivalent lubricant. Also check
the seal for wear and replace if necessary.
Check the grain cart periodically for cracks in welds and for other structural damage. Have cracked welds
xed immediately. Failure to do so could result in extensive damage to the grain cart and greatly reduce
the life of the cart.
Lubricate the slides on the clean-out door.
Make sure that the tires are properly inated. See INITIAL OPERATION / MAINTENANCE for recommended
instructions for tire pressure. It is important that tires are inspected before and after unit is loaded.
Check hydraulic hoses for wear and replace if needed.
Check PTO for wear of plates in slip clutch. Replace if needed.
Make sure that all guards and shields are in place before operating the grain cart.
Spring Loaded Top Auger Bearing: Service the grease tting on the upper auger bearing (located on the
top end of the upper auger assembly) after every 8 hours of use. Lubricate springs and retaining bolts on
the bearing before prolonged storage of the grain cart.