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WARNING
BE CERTAIN THAT ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF BEFORE SERVICING THE GRAIN CART.
Before the grain cart is put into service:
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Have the safety instructions been read and clearly understood by the operator(s) of this machine?
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Have the gearboxes been properly filled with SAE 80W-90 gearbox lubricant?
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Have all nuts, bolts, bearings and braces been properly fastened?
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Has the PTO been checked for proper overlap?
CHECK PTO OVERLAP LENGTH. Overlap length may vary depending on the tractor model and hitch setting. Try to obtain the greatest
possible overlap without bottoming out in the extreme operating conditions. Too much overlap may cause the PTO to bottom out and
damage the driveline. Not enough overlap may cause the PTO front and back halves to separate. From the fully compressed (shortest)
length the PTO should be telescoped (extended) between 10" and 22". Different PTO lengths may need to be purchased to accommodate
your terrain. A 4" shorter or a 10" longer PTO can be ordered through your dealer from J&M Manufacturing.
GREASE BEARINGS: Are all bearings on the drive line properly greased? Are all set screws and bolts in the bearings and U-joints tight?
Has the power-take-off shaft been properly greased at all points including the cross bearings? Have the universal joints at the gearbox
been greased? Have all grease points at the auger hinge area, including the hanger bushing assembly been greased? Has the horizontal
auger hanger been greased?
WARNING: BE CERTAIN ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF WHEN SERVICING THE GRAIN CART
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Check the grain cart periodically for cracks in welds and for other structural damage. Have cracked welds fixed immediately. Failure
to do so could result in extensive damage to the grain cart and greatly reduce the life of the cart.
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Exercise horizontal and vertical clean out doors. Lubricate hinge points if necessary.
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Check all hydraulic hoses for wear and replace as necessary.
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Make sure that all guards and shields are in place before operating the grain cart.
VERY IMPORTANT: Under no circumstance is it recommended to tow a loaded grain cart in excess of 8 mph.
WHEEL NUTS: Are the wheel nuts properly fastened? Torque to 400 Ft.-Lbs. for 3/4" wheel studs and nuts. Wheel studs and nuts
should be checked after each load during initial operation of the cart and then after every 10 hours of use. Failure to do so may
damage wheel studs and nuts. To ensure that wheel nuts do not loosen, it may be helpful to mark the location of one side of the nut
and wheel rim with paint. This will help when observing if any rotation of the nut occurs. Once the seats are damaged, it will become
impossible to keep the lug nuts tight.
The drawing shows the proper way to mount the wheels using Budd-type nuts. The track wheels supplied with
your grain cart have straight holes and the Budd nuts will be mounted according to Figure 1. Track wheels that
are improperly installed on the grain cart, resulting in product failure, will nullify warranty and shift the
burden of liability to the owner/operator. We recommend you inspect your wheel nuts to make sure they
are properly installed. Also, check the wheel nuts on a regular basis to ensure they are tight.
LIGHTING AND SAFETY DECALS: Are the rear, amber extremity lights properly positioned? Extend the lights within 16" (40,6cm) of the
left and right extremities of the grain cart. Is an SMV Emblem attached to the rear of the grain cart?
Are the lights working properly? Are all lights and reflective decals clean, visible and properly placed?
BE CERTAIN THAT ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF WHEN HOOKING UP TO TRACTOR OR CONNECTING HYDRAULIC LINES TO TRACTOR.
Tractor requirements for proper towing: Model 2032 grain carts require 400+HP 4WD Tractor.
Initial Operation and Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
Operating Instructions
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