All-wheel steer fieldrunner header transport (132 pages)
Summary of Contents for Unverferth BRENT 578
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Grain Handling GRAIN CART MODEL 578 Serial Number D67710100 & Higher Part No. 2010887...
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The information, specifications, and illustrations in the manual are based on information available at the time it was written. Due to continuing improvements in the design and manufacture of Unverferth products, all specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice.
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Please fill out and retain this portion for your records. All products manufactured by Unverferth Mfg. Co., Inc. are warranted to be free from material and workmanship defects for one full year from time of consumer delivery. Your local dealer will gladly assist you with any warranty questions.
Brent 578 — Introduction Table of Contents SECTION I Safety General Hazard Information ....................... 1-2 Safety Decals ..........................1-3 Following Safety Instructions ..................... 1-4 Before Servicing ......................... 1-4 Before Operating ........................1-4 During Operation ........................1-5 Before Transporting ........................1-5 During Transport .........................
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Brent 578 — Introduction Table of Contents SECTION II Set Up Set Up Checklist ........................2-2 Basic Cart Set Up Folding Side Extension Set Up ................... 2-2 Ladder ..........................2-3 Jack ............................. 2-3 Standard Chute Installation ....................2-4 Optional Extension Chute ....................2-4 Optional Hydraulic Adjustable Spout ...................
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Brent 578 — Introduction Table of Contents SECTION III Operation General Operation Information ....................3-2 Preparing Tractor ........................3-2 Preparing Cart Inspection ..........................3-3 Lubrication ........................... 3-3 Hitching To Tractor Drawbar Connection ......................3-4 Jack ............................. 3-4 Transport Chain Connection ....................3-5 Hydraulic Connections ......................
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— Safety Brent 578 SECTION I Safety General Hazard Information ....................... 1-2 Safety Decals ..........................1-3 Following Safety Instructions ..................... 1-4 Before Servicing ......................... 1-4 Before Operating ........................1-4 During Operation ........................1-5 Before Transporting ........................1-5 During Transport ......................... 1-5 Driveline Safety ..........................
— Safety Brent 578 Safety Decals • REPLACE LOST, DAMAGED, PAINTED, OR UNREADABLE DECALS IMMEDIATELY. PARTS THAT HAVE DECALS ARE REPLACED, ALSO MAKE SURE TO INSTALL NEW DECALS. THESE DECALS INFORM AND REMIND THE OPERATOR WITH OPERATIONAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY MESSAGES.
— Safety Brent 578 Follow Safety Instructions • Read and understand this operator’s manual before operating. • All machinery should be operated only by trained and authorized personnel. • To prevent machine damage, use only attachments approved by the manufacturer.
— Safety Brent 578 During Operation • Regulate speed to field conditions. Maintain complete control at all times. • Never service or lubricate cart when in operation. • Keep away from overhead power lines. Electrical shock can cause serious injury or death.
— Safety Brent 578 Driveline Safety • Do not allow children near equipment that is running or engaged. • Do not exceed 1000 RPM PTO speed. • Disengage the PTO, stop the tractor engine, and remove the key from the ignition before making inspections, or performing maintenance and repairs.
— Safety Brent 578 Pressurized Oil • Relieve the hydraulic system of all pressure before adjusting or servicing. See hydraulic power unit manual for procedure to relieve pressure. • High-pressure fluids can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury or death. Use cardboard or wood to detect leaks in the hydraulic system.
— Safety Brent 578 Preparing for Emergencies • Keep a first aid kit and properly rated fire extinguisher nearby. • Keep emergency numbers for fire, rescue, and poison control personnel near the phone. Wearing Protective Equipment • Wear clothing and personal protective equipment appropriate for the job.
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— Set Up Brent 578 SECTION II Set Up Set Up Checklist ........................2-2 Basic Cart Set Up Folding Side Extension Set Up ................... 2-2 Ladder ..........................2-3 Jack ............................. 2-3 Standard Chute Installation ....................2-4 Optional Extension Chute ....................2-4 Optional Hydraulic Adjustable Spout ...................
— Set Up Brent 578 Pre-Delivery Checklist After the cart has been completely assembled, use the following checklist and inspect the cart. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made. Torque wheel nuts and check tire pressure as specified in MAINTENANCE section page 4-19.
— Set Up Brent 578 Basic Cart Set Up (Continued) Folding Side Extension Set Up Hardware is stored behind right axle standard Hinge of grain cart. Support 1. Rotate extensions up into position and secure at corner holes. 2. Attach center support hardware.
— Set Up Brent 578 Basic Cart Set Up (Continued) Standard Chute Installation 1. Position chute assembly over the upper auger tube outlet shroud with overlap towards hitch. 2. Hold with capscrew in top hole and secure with eight capscrews, flat washers and locknuts.
— Set Up Brent 578 Basic Cart Set Up (Continued) Driveline Storage Storage brackets are located on the inside right frame rail. Secure the PTO shaft to these brackets for extended transporting or seasonal storage. • Remove and store the complete PTO before towing grain cart behind a delivery truck.
— Operation Brent 578 Operating Checklist o Read and understand all safety precautions before operating cart. Check axle spacing to be sure axle is adjusted from shipping position to desired operating width. (If Applicable) Check to be sure all the reflective decals and the SMV sign are clearly visible with the cart attached to the tractor.
— Operation Brent 578 Preparing Cart Inspection Perform the service checks as outlined below. Repair or replace any damaged or worn parts before operating. Hardware: Check for loose bolts and nuts, and tighten as needed. Check again after the first half-day of operation.
— Operation Brent 578 Hitching To Tractor Drawbar Connection This cart is intended to be hitched to a tractor drawbar. Do not attempt to hitch to any other location on the tractor other than the drawbar. The cart may be equipped standard with a single-tang hitch which utilizes a 1 1/2 inch diameter drawbar pin and must only be used with a clevis-type tractor drawbar.
— Operation Brent 578 Hitching To Tractor (Continued) Transport Chain Connection • ALWAYS USE TRANSPORT CHAIN WHEN TRANSPORTING IMPLEMENTS. FAILURE TO USE CHAIN COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY IF IMPLEMENTS BECOME DISENGAGED. • REPLACE TRANSPORT CHAIN IF ANY LINK OR END FITTING IS BROKEN, STRETCHED, OR DAMAGED.
— Operation Brent 578 Hitching To Tractor (Continued) GREEN - AUGER FOLD Raise Auger Lower Auger RED - FLOW DOOR Flow Door Open Flow Door Close After initial set-up or replacement of any hydraulic component on the cart, air must be removed from the cart hydraulic system.
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— Operation Brent 578 Hitching To Tractor (Continued) GRAIN CART WIRES White -- Ground Green -- Right amber flashing lamp Yellow -- Left amber flashing lamp Brown -- Tail light Blue -- Auger Light 220912 252906...
— Operation Brent 578 Towing This cart is not equipped with brakes. Ensure that the towing vehicle has adequate weight and braking capacity to tow this implement. Never tow a loaded grain cart over public roads. Do not exceed 10 mph during off-highway travel. Do not exceed 8 mph when cart is fully loaded.
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— Operation Brent 578 Auger Operation (continued) PTO Driven Auger • ELECTROCUTION WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THE GRAIN CART IS NOT INSULATED. KEEP AWAY FROM ALL ELECTRI- CAL LINES AND DEVICES. ELECTROCUTION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT DIRECT CONTACT. •...
— Operation Brent 578 Auger Operation (Continued) PTO-Driven Auger 1. Before loading cart or operating auger, verify that flow control door is closed. 2. Choose an area free from obstructions and unfold auger into unloading position. Allow sufficient time for cylinder to fully engage the two augers.
— Maintenance Brent 578 Lubrication To keep your grain cart in top operating condition and to assure its proper performance and reliability for a long period of time, periodic inspection and lubrication is a must. 253908 250950...
— Maintenance Brent 578 Gearbox Lubrication Gearbox check/fill plug is located on the right hand front side of the housing. To check oil fluid level, place cart on a level surface with the tongue elevated to hitch height and remove the plug.
— Maintenance Brent 578 Hydraulic System Refer to parts section for hydraulic component detail listing. When properly assembled and maintained, the hydraulic system of the grain cart requires little maintenance. Replacing Hoses/Fittings/Cylinders: 1. Use replacement hoses, fittings, and cylinders from your Brent dealer which are rated for 3000 psi.
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— Maintenance Brent 578 Hydraulic System (continued) Relieving Hydraulic Pressure To relieve hydraulic pressure in the system, be sure hydraulic motor is disengaged and/or hydraulic cylinder is not exerting force on the system. Next, turn off engine and actuate valve in hydraulic system to all positions of actuation and to the neutral position.
— Maintenance Brent 578 Verify Telescoping PTO Shaft Length • PROPER EXTENDED AND COLLAPSED LENGTHS OF THE TELESCOPING PTO SHAFT MUST BE VERIFIED BEFORE FIRST OPERATION. IF THE EXTENDED LENGTH OF THE PTO SHAFT IS NOT SUFFICIENT, IT MAY BECOME UNCOUPLED IN OPERATION AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM CONTACT WITH UNCONTROLLED FLAIL- ING OF PTO SHAFT ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS.
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— Maintenance Brent 578 Verify Telescoping PTO Shaft Length (Continued) 6. Position the tractor to obtain the tightest turning angle, relative to the cart (Fig. 3). 7. Measure the length “L” from the same points as used in step 1.
— Maintenance Brent 578 Auger Driveline Bearings It is important to periodically check setscrews in all bearings of the driveline for tightness. Driveline Replacement Flangette Bearings FIG. 4-1 1. Park the empty cart on a firm, level surface. Block the wheels or tracks on the cart to keep it from moving.
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— Maintenance Brent 578 Auger Driveline (continued) Driveline Replacement (continued) 6. Remove bearings, bearing mounts, universal joint cover, PVC driveshaft covers, and driveline cover, located behind the ladder, off the current driveshaft. 7. When installing new bearings (9003920) onto new driveshaft (9007718), assemble new 25” PVC driveshaft cover (291555) between bearings near the gearbox, and new 36”...
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— Maintenance Brent 578 Auger Driveline (continued) Driveline Replacement (continued) 11. Tighten all flangette mounting hardware. Universal Joint Drill Dimple 12. With bearing mounting hardware loosely In-Line Orientation on Driveshaft tightened, drill a setscrew dimple in the driveshaft by going through the bearing...
— Maintenance Brent 578 PTO Shaft & Clutch Lubrication Lubricate with quality grease before starting work and every 8 operating hours. Clean and grease PTO drive shaft before each prolonged period of non-use. Molded nipples on the shield near each shield bearing are intended as grease fittings and...
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— Maintenance Brent 578 PTO Shaft & Clutch (Continued) Dismantling Guard 1. Remove locking screw. 2. Align bearing tabs with cone pockets. 3. Remove half-guard. 4. Remove bearing ring. Assembling Guard 1. Grease yoke groove and inner profile tube. 2. Fit bearing ring in groove with recesses facing profile tube.
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— Maintenance Brent 578 PTO Shaft & Clutch (Continued) Assembling Cone 1. Dismantle guard (Figs. J1 - J3). Remove old cone (e.g. cut open with knife). Take off chain. Place neck of new cone in hot water (approx 80 C/180 F) and pull onto bearing °...
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— Maintenance Brent 578 Auger Driveline • Bearings It is important to periodically check set screws in all bearings at either end of the driveline for tightness. • Gearbox Fluid level plug is on the right side of gearbox. Fill plug is in front of the axle on the left side of gearbox (Standing behind the cart looking toward the tractor).
— Maintenance Brent 578 Auger System • FALLING OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT WORK UNDER THE MACHINE AT ANY TIME WHILE BEING HOISTED. BE SURE ALL LIFTING DEVICES AND SUPPORTS ARE RATED FOR THE LOADS BEING HOISTED. THESE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WILL REQUIRE SAFE LIFTING DEVICES UP TO 1200 LBS.
— Maintenance Brent 578 Auger System (Continued) 6. Insert two lower drive dogs 1/4” through drive bushing and weld to auger center tube (and to height pin if applicable). 7. Raise upper auger into position, checking upper drive dog engagement with lower auger drive dog.
— Maintenance Brent 578 Auger System (Continued) • Upper Auger Assembly 1. Install the upper bearing and spring assembly if previously removed. 2. Using a safe lifting device rated for 500 lbs., insert auger in auger tube. Back out bearing setscrews and insert auger stub shaft through bearing.
— Maintenance Brent 578 Wheel Torque Chart & Tire Specifications Wheel Torque Requirements • IMPROPERLY TORQUED WHEEL NUTS/BOLTS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF IMPLEMENT CONTROL AND MACHINE DAMAGE. TORQUE WHEEL NUTS/BOLTS TO VALUES IN TABLE. CHECK TORQUE BEFORE INITIAL USE, AFTER ONE HOUR OF UNLOADED USE OR AFTER FIRST LOAD, AND EACH LOAD UNTIL WHEEL NUTS/BOLTS MAINTAIN TORQUE VALUE.
— Maintenance Brent 578 Wheel Torque Chart & Tire Specifications (Continued) Tire Pressure The following is to be used as a general guide for tire inflation and figures can vary depending It is important that tires are inspected after unit is on specific brand of tire used.
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— Maintenance Brent 578 Wheel Torque Chart & Tire Specifications (Continued) Tire Pressure (continued) Tire Pressure for Grain Carts Tire Pressure for Grain Carts Tire Pressure for Grain Carts Tire Pressure for Grain Carts Load Index / Ply Load Index / Ply...
— Maintenance Brent 578 Wheels and Tires (continued) Tire Warranty For questions regarding new tire warranty, please contact your local original equipment tire dealer. USED TIRES CARRY NO WARRANTY. Following are phone numbers and Websites for your convenience: Firestone www.firestoneag.com...
— Maintenance Brent 578 Complete Torque Chart Capscrews - Grade 5 NOTE: • Grade 5 capscrews can be identified by three radial dashes on the head. • For wheel torque requirements, refer to Wheels and Tires. • Tighten U-bolts evenly and equally to have the same number of threads exposed on each end.
— Maintenance Brent 578 Hydraulic Fittings – Torque and Installation SAE Flare Connection (J. I. C.) 1. Tighten nut with finger until it bottoms the seat. 2. Using a wrench, rotate nut to tighten. Turn nut 1/3 turn to apply proper torque.
— Parts Brent 578 Final Assembly Please visit www.unverferth.com/parts/ for the most current parts listing. 253907...
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— Parts Brent 578 Final Assembly Please visit www.unverferth.com/parts/ for the most current parts listing. ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY. NOTES Window 92403 Window Molding 250431 Bracket, Window Retaining 250461B Capscrew, 1/4”-20UNC x 3/4” 9390-003 Flat Washer, 1/4” 9405-064 Locknut, 1/4”-20UNC...
— Parts Brent 578 Hitch Please visit www.unverferth.com/parts/ for the most current parts listing. ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY. NOTES Swivel Hitch Insert Bushing 7-0063 Remove from Scale Hitch Setscrew, 1/2”-13UNC x 1 1/4” 9399-111 Capscrew, 1/2”-13UNC x 1 1/4” G5...
— Parts Brent 578 Axle Please visit www.unverferth.com/parts/ for the most current parts listing. ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY. NOTES Axle Assembly - 120" =Green= 253176G-SER Includes Items 1-6 Axle Assembly - 120" =Red= 253176R-SER Axle Assembly - 144" Opt.
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— Parts Brent 578 Hub — Model 578 Please visit www.unverferth.com/parts/ for the most current parts listing. ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY. NOTES Hub Assembly, Complete =Green= 200036G Includes Items 1-6 & 10-13 Hub Assembly, Complete =Red= 200036R Seal 92456 Stud Bolt 3/4”-16UNF x 3”...
— Parts Brent 578 Decals Please visit www.unverferth.com/parts/ for the most current parts listing. ITEM...
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— Parts Brent 578 Decals Please visit www.unverferth.com/parts/ for the most current parts listing. ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY. NOTES Amber Reflector 9003127 2 x 9" Fluorescent Strip 9003125 2 x 9" Red Reflector 9003126 2 x 9" Decal, SIS 20MPH, Rear...
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— Parts Brent 578 Sideboards ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY. NOTES Side Board Support 220032B 39 7/8" Long Left-Front Side Board 253193B 16" Tall Left-Rear Side Board 253194B 16" Tall Front Board 253240B 16" to 0" Hinge Front Board Kit*...
— Parts Brent 578 Auger Cylinder 3” X 20” ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY. NOTES Cylinder Complete 9003103 Seal Kit 9003772 802925 Flow Control Cylinder 2 1/2” X 36” ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY. NOTES Cylinder Complete 9005363 Seal Kit...
— Parts Brent 578 PTO Shear Bolt Clutch IMPORTANT! TORQUE TO 20 FT. LBS. 233911A * IMPORTANT: USE GENUINE OEM REPLACEMENT PART. Incorrect part may cause shear function to occur too soon causing inconvenience or too late resulting in damage to driveline and auger components. Tighten to specified torque value.
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