MODEL GC24t-1 GRAIN CART ASSEMBLY READ MANUAL BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY Patented Single Auger Grain Carts J. & M. Mfg. Co., Inc. P.O. Box 547 Ft. Recovery, OH 45846 Ph: (419) 375-2376 Fax: (419) 375-2708 www.jm-inc.com (Rev. 5.16.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly Through this assembly if the M10 x 25MM serrated flange hex bolts are not long enough in certain situations use the M10 x 35MM serrated flange hex bolts. STEP - 1 Tack Weld or Blue Sticker For stability set the axle weldment up on blocks using an overhead hoist and chain. The blue sticker or tack welds on the axle should face the front. For the scale option go to steps 3 & 4 for Axle & Frame installation instructions go to step 2.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 3 -Scale OptionLeft Scale Bar Mount Axle Weldment 1” Center Locking Nut 1”x 5” Bolt 1”x 6” Bolt Weigh Bar (short side to the inside) Right Scale Bar Mount 1”x 5” Bolt 1” Center Locking Nut Set the axle weldment up on blocks. Insert four digistar weigh bars. Use 1” x 6” bolts to attach weigh bars to axle weldment. Make sure that the arrows on all of the weigh bars are pointing up. Attach the scale bar mounts to the weigh bars using 1” x 5” bolts.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 5 M24 Washer M24 x 75 MM Bolt M24 Lock Nut Place the front leg onto the main frame using an overhead hoist. Use a drift pin to help line up the holes. Attach the front leg with (8) M24 x 75MM hex head bolts, M24 washers, and M24 nylon locking nuts. Note: Do not completely tighten. The legs will need to be able to slide for adjustment in a later step. STEP - 6 M24 x 75 MM Bolt M24 Lock Nut Place the rear leg onto the main frame using an overhead hoist.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 7 3 holes spaced equal- Attach the rear rail. Use (8) M10 serrated flange bolts to attach the rear rail to the rear leg. STEP - 8 3 holes located in front left corner Attach the front rail. Use (8) M10 serrated flange bolts to attach the front rail to the front leg.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 9 Attach the opposite auger side rail (OAS). Use (4) M10 serrated flange nuts to attach the OAS to the front and rear rail. STEP - 10 Attach the Auger Side Rail (AS). Use (4) M10 Serrated Flange Nuts to attach the AS rail to the front and rear rails.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 11 Measurement This is the most important step. Measure from corner to corner on the rails. Reposition the front leg to get the measurements to be within 1/8” - 1/4” (3mm-6mm) of each other. Once completed, tighten all bolts to ensure that the structure remains square. (Do not tighten bolts on the front leg.) STEP - 12 Attach the rear rail cross brace. Use (27) M10 serrated flange hex head bolts and (27) M10 serrated hex flange nuts.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 13 Attach the rail corner auger piece. Use (2) M10 serrated flange hex head bolts and (2) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the rail auger corner piece to the front rail and AS rail. The nuts go on the inside. STEP -14 Attach the front rail cross brace. Use (26) M10 serrated flange hex head bolts and (26) M10 serrated hex flange nuts.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 15 From this point on, every panel that is placed above another panel will be on top or to the inside of the other panel. (Unless noted) Rear Lower Panel Attach the rear lower panel. Use (2) temporary M10 serrated flange bolts to hold the rear bottom panel in place. Insert bolts into the two holes that are circled. STEP -16 Front Lower Panel Attach the front lower panel. Use (2) temporary M10 serrated flange bolts to hold the front lower panel in place.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP -17 Front OAS Middle Panel Attach the front OAS middle panel. Remove the two temporary bolts. Use (17) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (17) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the panel to the frame. STEP - 18 Front AS Middle Panel The Front AS Middle Panel will lay on top of the Front OAS Middle Panel Attach the front AS middle panel. Use (16) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (16) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the panel to the frame.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 19 Rear OAS Middle Panel Attach the rear OAS lower middle panel. Remove the two temporary bolts. Use (7) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (7) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the rear OAS middle panel to the frame. STEP - 20 Rear AS Middle Panel The Rear AS Middle Panel will lay on top of the Rear OAS Middle Panel Attach the rear AS lower middle panel.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 21 Rear AS Upper Middle Panel Attach the rear AS upper middle panel. Use (18) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (18) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the rear AS upper middle panel to the shell assembly. STEP - 22 Rear OAS Upper Middle Panel Attach the rear OAS upper middle panel. Use (16) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (16) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the rear OAS upper middle panel to the shell assembly.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 23 OAS Front Bottom Panel Attach the OAS front bottom panel. Use (16) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (16) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the OAS front bottom panel to the shell assembly. STEP - 24 AS Front Bottom Panel Attach the AS front bottom panel. Use (16) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (16) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the AS front bottom panel to the shell assembly.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 25 OAS Rear Bottom Panel As Rear Bottom Panel Attach the OAS rear bottom panel. Use (6) M10 serrated hex head bolts and (6) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the OAS rear bottom panel to the shell assembly. Attach the AS rear bottom panel. Use (7) M10 serrated hex head bolts and (7) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the AS rear bottom panel to the shell assembly. STEP - 26 OAS Rear Middle Panel Attach the OAS rear middle panel.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 27 OAS Center Middle Panel Attach the OAS center middle panel. Use (18) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (18) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the OAS center middle panel to the shell assembly. STEP - 28 OAS Front Middle Panel Attach the OAS front middle panel. Use (24) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (24) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the OAS front middle panel to the shell assembly.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 29 AS Rear Middle Panel Attach the AS rear middle panel. Use (17) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (17) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the AS rear middle panel to the shell assembly. STEP - 30 AS Center Middle Panel Attach the AS center middle panel. Use (18) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (18) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the AS center middle panel to the shell assembly.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 31 AS Front Middle Panel Attach the AS front middle panel. Use (23) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (23) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the AS front middle panel to the shell assembly. STEP - 32 Clean Out Door Mount Attach the clean out door mount using (2) M10 x 25MM serrated flange hex head bolts and (2) M10 serrated flange hex nuts.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 33 Bottom Panel Corner Left Bottom View Bottom Panel Corner Right Attach the bottom panel corner right. Use (6) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (6) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the bottom panel corner right to the shell assembly. Attach the bottom panel corner left. Use (8) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the bottom panel corner left to the shell assembly.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 35 Using an overhead hoist, lift the bottom tube assembly using the lifting hook holes. This should help set the appropriate angle for laying the assembly into the tank. STEP - 36 The bottom tube needs to rest on the outside of the corner piece that is attached to the rails. Using an overhead hoist, lift the bottom tube assembly into the front left corner of the grain cart.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 37 Rear AS Top Panel Attach the rear AS top panel. Use (9) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts to attach the rear AS top panel to the shell assembly. STEP - 38 Rear OAS Top Panel Attach the rear OAS top panel. Use (9) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts to attach the rear OAS top panel to the shell assembly.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 39 This panel is to be placed on the outside of the bottom auger. AS Front Top Panel Attach the AS front top panel. Use (15) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (15) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the AS front top panel to the shell assembly. STEP - 40 AS Middle Top Panel Attach the AS middle top panel. Use (7) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (7) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the AS middle top panel to the shell assembly.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 41 AS Top Rear Panel Attach the AS rear top panel. Use (16) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (16) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the AS top rear panel to the shell assembly. STEP - 42 OAS Top Front Panel Attach the OAS front top panel. Use (10) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (10) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the OAS top front panel to the shell assembly.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 43 OAS Top Middle Panel Attach the OAS middle top panel. Use (8) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (8) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the OAS top middle panel to the shell assembly. STEP - 44 OAS Top Rear Panel Attach the OAS rear top panel. Use (15) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (15) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the OAS top rear panel to the shell assembly.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 45 Front AS Top Panel Outside of bottom tube Attach the front AS top panel. Use (13) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (13) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the front AS top panel STEP - 46 Front OAS Top Panel Attach the front OAS top panel. Use (10) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (10) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the front OAS top panel.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 47 97.8 cm 111.4 cm Attach the corners. Use (36) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (36) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the corners to the shell assembly. 97.8 cm STEP - 48 Install the gearbox top plate. Use (10) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (10) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the gearbox top plate to the shell assembly.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 49 Install the {1} rear slope splice plate & the {2} side slope splice plate. Use (10) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (10) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach them to the gearbox assembly. Install the {3}inside sheddar panel splice plate. Use (10) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (10) M10 serrated hex flange nuts for attachment. STEP - 50 Before installing another panel tighten hardware on the lower panels and gearbox splice plates.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 51 Install all four side gussets. Use (12) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (12) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach each side gusset to the side panels. STEP - 52 Install the front & rear gussets. Use (10) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (10) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach each gusset to the side panels.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 53 OAS Rear Side Slope Brace AS Rear Side Slope Brace OAS Front Side Slope Brace AS Front Side Slope Brace Install the opposite auger side and auger side slope braces. Use (6) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (6) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach each Slope Brace to the shell assembly. STEP - 54 Install the rear slope brace. Use (8) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (8) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the rear slope brace to the shell assembly.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 55 Tank Screen Install the tank screen. Use (4) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (4) M10 serrated hex nuts to attach the tank screen to the slope braces. STEP - 56 Install the clean out door. Use (4) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (4) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the clean out door to the shell assembly.
GC24t-1 Bolt Together Grain Cart STEP - 57 Install the front and rear cross braces. One set includes two braces which are 130” inches(330cm) in length. Use (2) M12 x 25 MM serrated flange hex head bolts and (2) M12 locking nuts to attach the braces to the side gussets. Use (1) M12 x 25 MM serrated flange hex head bolt and (1) M12 locking nut to fasten the two cross braces together in the center. Install the lower cross brace. The lower cross brace is 100” inches(254cm) in length.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 58 Install the front to back brace. Use (2) M12 x 25 MM serrated flange hex head bolts and (2) M12 serrated hex flange nuts. To attach the front to back brace to the front and rear side gussets. STEP - 59 Attach the front end board. Use (16) M10 x 25 MM serrated flange hex head bolts and (16) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the front end board to the top panels.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 60 Attach the high sideboard. Use (22) M10 x 25 MM serrated hex head bolts and (22) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the high sideboard to the top panels STEP - 61 Attach the rear end board, Use (19) M10 x 25 MM serrated hex head bolts and (19) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the rear end board to the top panels.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 62 Attach the low side board. Use (23) M10 x 25 MM serrated hex head bolts and (23) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the low side board to the top panels. STEP - 63 Install the AS front corner. Use (6) M10 x 25 MM serrated hex head bolts and (6) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the AS front corner to the front end board and high sideboard. Next, tighten any bolts that are loose on the cart.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 64 Attach the ear mount pads. Use (8) M16 x 45 MM and (8) M16 locking nuts to attach the ear mount pads to the front leg. Tighten the ear mount pads immediately after installation. STEP - 65 Install the front leg braces. Use (8) M16 x 45 MM serrated hex head bolts, (8) M16 washers, and (8) M16 locking nuts to attach the front leg brace to frame. Use M30 x 120MM serrated hex head bolts and M30 locking nuts to attach the front leg brace to the ear mount pads.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 66 Install all three windows. The top window consists of the window and window seal. The front and rear lower windows take (4) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts, (4) M10 locking nuts, window, window seal, (2) inner brackets, and (2) outer brackets. Start by insert the window seal followed by the window. Then install both the inner and outer brackets with their hardware. STEP - 67 Install the ladder assembly. First attach the ladder brackets to the front panels.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 68 Install the driveshaft assembly with M16 x 45 MM bolts and locknuts without flanges. Only use washers on bolt and nut for end plates that bolt onto the main frame weldment. STEP - 69 Install driveline shield. Use (3) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (3) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the driveline shield to the frame. Attach the manual holder with (2) M6 hex head bolts, (2) M6 washers and (2) M6 hex head nuts.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 70 Install knuckle guard. Use (2) M10 serrated hex head bolts and (2) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the knuckle guard to the gearbox assembly. STEP - 71 Install the hydraulic hose holder tank bracket. Use (2) M10 x 25MM serrated hex head bolts and (2) M10 serrated hex flange nuts to attach the hose holder to the shell assembly.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 72 Install the adjustable auger rest pad. First install the adjustable auger bolt on rest plate. Use (4) M10 x 25 MM serrated hex head bolts and (4) M10 serrated hex flange nuts. Next attach the adjustable auger rest. Use (2) M10 x 40 MM, (2) M10 nylon washers, and (2) M10 serrated hex flange nuts. The washers go onto the slotted side. STEP - 73 Adjust auger rest pad. Move the rest pad up or down until both circled points in the image above are touching the rest pad.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 74 Install the baffle hinge. Use (6) M6 x 20MM bolts, locknuts, and washers. STEP - 75 Use an overhead hoist and chain to install the flow control spout assembly. Use M12 x 50MM bolts and hex locknuts. Do not overtighten. The flow control spout assembly needs to be able to pivot freely.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 76 Install the PTO slip clutch assembly. The PTO shaft will need to be shortened depending on the distance between the tractor PTO shaft and the cart drive line shaft. STEP - 77 Scale Option Install the junction box and display screen mounts. Use (4)M10 x 25 MM bolts to mount them both. Install the battery box walls with (2) M10 x 25 Serrated hex head bolts and (2) M10 nylon locking nuts.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 78 Install all of the rubber grommets. There is a small and a large size. Insert a rubber grommet where ever there is a red circle on the grain cart. If the grommet is too large, cut one slit into it and try again. STEP - 79 A B C Tire = 35.5 x 32, 900/60R32, 66 x 43 A (3479.8mm) 137” On Center B Tire = 30.5 x 32 (3251.2mm) 128” On Center C Tire = 24.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 80 Install the wheels and tires with 3/4” lug nuts. Be sure to tighten and monitor lug nuts to make sure that they are always tight. Sealing the Cart For a complete sealed cart, use polyurethane or caulking around the seams between panels. It is recommended to prevent any water damage or leaking by using caulking or polyurethane over all seams between panels. Apply caulking to the outside of the cart.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 81 *Right & Left determined by facing the rear of cart.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 82 -Non-Scale Option- 1” x 4-1/2” Hex Bolt 2-1/2” Spindle Collar 2-1/2” Hitch Spindle 2-1/2” Sleeve 1” Centerlock Hex Nut Hitch Plate Weldment 3/4” x 3” Hex Bolt 1” x 7-1/2” Hex Bolt Hitch Weldment Assemble the Hitch Spindle Sleeve and Hitch Weldment. Use a 1.0” x 7-1/2” Hex Bolt and a 1” Centerlock Hex Nut to fasten the two together. Next attach the Hitch plate Weldment to the grain cart’s A - frame. Use (8) 3/4”-16 x 3.
STEP - 82 1”x 6” Grd 5 Bolt -Scale Option- Feed the Weigh Bar wire through the left side of the A-frame, exiting out the grommet hole directly behind the front leg weldment. Use 3/4” x 3” Gr 5 bolts to attach the Weigh Bar Weldment to the A-frame. Swivel Hitch 1”x 4 1/2” Grd 5 Bolt Weigh Bar Weldment Weigh Bar Carefully slide the Weigh Bar into the Weigh Bar Weldment and attach it with 1” x 4 1/2” Gr 5 Bolt and locknut. Do not damage Weigh Bar wire.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 83 -Scale Option- Junction Box *Right & Left determined by facing the rear of cart. Left Rear Right Front Left Front Left Front Indicator Right Rear Right Front Indicator Hitch Left Rear Hitch Right Rear Insert all of the wires into the Junction Box according to the diagram above. Connect the wires to the terminal of the Junction Box by matching the colored wires.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 84 Install two 1/4” x 29” (736.6mm) hydraulic hoses for the shut off gate cylinder to the shell bulkhead couplings. Install two 1/4” x 160” (4,064mm) hydraulic hoses for the shut off gate cylinder to the shell bulkhead couplings to the tractor. STEP - 85 Install two hoses for the fold cylinder. One is a 1/4” x 206” and the other is 1/4” x 222.” Install two hoses for the tip spout. One is a 1/4” x 330” and the other is 1/4” x 328.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (To raise and lower the upper auger) STEP - 86 # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description 3” bore x 14” stroke hydraulic cylinder 1” x 4” Pin with hair pin 3/8” Street elbow 90 3/8” Street tee Pilot check valve Orifice restrictor (.062) 1/4” x 9 1/2” (241.3mm) Hydraulic hose 1/4” x 206” (5232mm) Hydraulic hose STEP - 87 HYDRAULIC DRIVEN FLOW CONTROL SPOUT # 1 2 3 3 5 1 4 4 5 Description 1/2” X 1 1/2” Clevis pin w/ cotter pin 1/4” St.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 88 -Slider Option- For the slider option the diverter valve will need to be installed. Bolt the diverter valve in place using (2) M10 serrated hex bolt and (2) M10 serrated hex head nuts. The valve will need to be positioned so that when the auger “lands” on the auger rest, the valve should engage and the slider tube should begin to retract in to its shortest position. STEP - 88 -Slider Option- 53.5” 9.75” 14” 13” 73” 50.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 89 Start 14” Start Decal 1of 3 Measure 14” from seam. Start at rear end of Top AS Front Panel. 14” Decal 3 of 3 Measure 14” from seam. Start at the rear end of decal 2. 9 3/4” Made in USA decal. Center in between decal 1 and top of AS rail. Start at edge of J&M decal then work to the right. 14” Rear J&M decal and website decal. Measure 14” from seam and 9 3/4” from corner. Place website decal 2” below J&M decal. 14” 14” Decal 2 of 3 Measure 14” from seam.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 89 9” Made in USA decal. Center in between decal 1 and top of AS rail. Start at edge of J&M decal then work to the right. 17” Rear J&M decal and website decal. Measure 17” from seam and 9” from corner. Place website deal 2” below J&M decal. 14” Decal 2 of 3 Measure 14” from seam. Start at the end of decal 1 and work towards the rear. Front of Light Assembly towards rear of cart. (yellow decals) 14” Decal 3 of 3 Measure 14” from seam. Start at the end of decal 2.
GC24t-1 Grain Cart Assembly STEP - 89 (Top side of Top Tube) The remaining yellow stickers are to be placed in the four corners along the top edge of the rails.
