J&M GC24t-1 Operator's Manual page 4

Dealer Pre-Delivery Instructions Grain Cart
UPPER AND LOWER AUGERS
Raise the auger to the unload position. Run the auger from the PTO or optional hydrau-
lic motor. If the top auger is misaligned with the bottom auger, you will hear a 'bang' as
the upper auger realigns itself with the lower auger. This is normal as the top auger has
dropped to engage the lower auger. Be sure that the top auger engages the lower auger.
Check bearing at top of auger. Be sure to have approximately 1/8" to 3/16" of an inch gap
under/between top auger bearing. Some models have bearings inside and some models
have bearings outside of upper auger housing. If there is no gap under the bearing, or the
gap is greater than 1/8" to 3/16", the bearing needs adjusted. See the Operator's Manual for
instructions on how to adjust the Upper Auger Assembly.
GEARBOX
Check the gearbox oil level. The gearbox should be half full of oil. To check, remove the fill
plug, insert a "dipstick" (large plastic cable tie or similar) into the fill hole until it reaches the
bottom. Mark the dipstick at the fill hole. Oil should be half way on the dipstick. Grain carts
with 14" to 20" diameter augers have gearboxes that require 24 ounces of fluid. Grain carts
with 22" diameter augers have gearboxes that require 96 ounces of fluid. Add 80/90 weight
gear lube as necessary.
LIGHTING & SAFETY FEATURES
Check the tractor lighting system for functions. Plug the grain cart wire harness into the
tractor receptacle and check the cart lighting for correct functions. Note: The auger spout
light is activated through a mercury switch located at the harness connection under the
discharge spout. The auger spout light should automatically turn on when the auger is in
the unload position, and turn off when the auger is returned to the storage position. If the
auger spout light does not turn on or shut off properly, the mercury switch may need repo-
sitioned.
Check that the safety chains are properly installed. Use bolt-torque chart listed in owners
manual for correct torque value.
TIRES
All tires need to be inflated to the specified air pressure given in the owners manual.
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