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  • Page 1 JD Air Cart: Conveyor Low Profile Owner/Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Owner/Operator’s Manual Revision Date April 12, 2023 Prepared By: 2345 U Road Sabetha, KS 66534 Office Telephone: 785-284-0600...
  • Page 3 This Page Left Blank Intentionally.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    T able of Contents 1 - INTRODUCTION ..................... 1 ............................1 AFETY ........................2 ENERAL NFORMATION 2 – LIMITED WARRANTY ..................3 3 – SAFETY INFORMATION ..................5 SAFETY ? ......................5 HY IS IMPORTANT ............................ 5 IGNAL ORDS ......................6 ENERAL AFETY TATEMENTS...
  • Page 5 ........................54 OW TO RDER ARTS ......................... 55 ONVEYOR ECTION ..........................57 ONVEYOR 10 – SPECIFICATIONS ....................59 ............................59 APACITY ............................59 RIVE ..............................59 ..............................59 PEED ............................59 EIGHTS 11 – BOLT TORQUE SPECS ..................60...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    KSi Conveyors are built to provide many years of dependable service to our customers through durable craftsmanship. One of the most important aspects of KSi engineering is its SAFETY 1st design throughout all product lines. At KSi, safety is NO ACCIDENT! That is why KSi has implemented its SAFETY 1st program.

  • Page 7: General Information

    General Information A. KSi reserves the right to improve its product whenever possible and practical to do so. We reserve the right to change, improve, and modify products at any time without obligation to make changes, improvements, and modifications on equipment previously sold.

  • Page 8: Limited Warranty

    The warranty period for new equipment lasts for 24 months after the delivery date. What Will We Do to Correct Problems? KSi will repair or replace the equipment covered by this warranty at no charge. Service trip and travel expenses will incur additional charges.
  • Page 9 “What Does This Warranty Not Cover” on page 3. What Will KSi Not Do? KSi will not be liable for any amount that exceeds the amount you paid for the Equipment. However arising, we will not be liable for: ...

  • Page 10: Safety Information

    This Safety Alert symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED The Safety Alert symbol identifies important safety messages on KSI conveyors and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death.

  • Page 11: General Safety Statements

    General Safety Statements 1. KSi’s principal concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with seed handling equipment. We want to keep you as a customer. This manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some problems which may be encountered by the operator and other personnel.
  • Page 12 23. Keep the area around intake free of obstacles such as electrical cords, blocks, etc. that might trip workers. 24. Components of this equipment have sharp edges which can scrape and/or cut an operator. 25. A moving conveyor can sever an operator’s limb or even kill. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 13: Emergency Shutdown

    KSi will not be liable for failure of the equipment due to poor or improper electrical power installation. Wires which are too small deliver insufficient voltage causing the motor to overload or burn out.

  • Page 14: Personal Protective Equipment (P

    7. Loose-fitting clothes should not be worn around moving parts on conveyors or equipment. Any clothing that becomes loosened should be tucked in tightly. 8. Loose or dangling shoe strings should be tucked in. 9. Long hair should be tied up and/or back. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 15: Operator Qualifications

    A person who has not read this manual or doesn’t understand all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate this machine. Date Employee’s Name (printed) Employee’s Signature KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 16: Installing Safety Signs

    The following pages show the location of the decals on the conveyor. Inspect all decals and replace any that are worn, illegible, or missing. Contact your dealer or the factory to order replacement decals. KS-0035 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 17 KS-0020 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 18: Installation

    7. Insert the hinge pin. Crimp the pin washers on the ends of the pin using pliers. 8. Tighten the belt tensioning bolts to 50 in.-lbs., so that each side is adjusted equally. 9. Re-assemble the tail end door assembly. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Tracking The Belt

    10. Check adjustment by running the machine. Make sure belt runs centered on idler pulley. The clearance between the belt and the housing should be the same on both sides. 11. Close the tail end door when complete. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 20: Installation

    1-24377-27 Bulkhead Union Run Tee 1-24377-29 Union Swivel 1-80094-01 90 Degree M-F Swivel Elbow Not shown: 24381-82 –3/8” Hose X 162” 24381-83 –5/8” Hose X 158” 24381-84 –5/8” Hose X 174” 2-80052-01 Straight 1-80053-01 90 Degree Elbow KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 21 80000-04 Horizontal Conveyor Group 80068-00-JDG Transition 80066-00-JDG Transport Cradle 80006-03 Hinge Pin 80067-00-JDG Flipguard Pivot 80067-01 Flipguard 80070-01 Tract Followers KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 22 14-M8 X 30 Bolts 14-M8 Flange Nuts 4-M10 Bolts 4-M10 Bolts 24160-07 RH Spring on left side of conveyor 2-80022-00-JDG Pivot Pin 24159-07 LH Spring on right side of conveyor 2-80077-01-JDG Spring Collars 80074-01-JDG Hose Bracket KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 23: Installing Conveyor

    1 & 3. Tighten to 25 N-m. (225 in- lbs) Figure 1 3. Caulk transition with combine sealant as shown in figures 2 & 4. Figure 2 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 24 Figure 3 Figure 4 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 25 4. While combine sealant is still wet slide the 80068-00-JDG transition onto the conveyor as shown in figure 5. Figure 5 Figure 5A KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 26 7, use 2-M8 X 30 flange bolts, 1-M8 serrated flange nut and the weld nut inside the transition to attach the other side of the transition to the conveyor body. Leave bolts slightly loose. Figure 7 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 27 7. Insert 2 stainless steel M8 X 30 round head bolts in the upper holes at the rear of the transition. Secure with 2-M8 serrated flange nuts. See figures 8 &9. Figure 8 Figure 9 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 28 8. Insert 4-M8 X 30 flange bolts in four holes along each side of transition and secure with 4-M8 serrated flange nuts. See figures 10 & 12. Figure 10 Figure 11 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 29 1-M8 X 30 flange bolt in the lower hole at the rear of the transition as shown in figures 13 & 14. Use 2-M8 serrated flange nuts to secure. Figure 13 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 30 Note orientation of the spring as shown in figures 15 & 16. Do not insert pins past the ends of the transition tubes, so the tail can be slid into transition. Figure 15 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 31 80068-00-JDG transition, making sure the spring arms go into the spring tubes. See figures 17 & 18. NOTE: Use two technicians to install horizontally or use forklift with strap to install vertically. Figure 17 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 32 Figure 18 13. While supporting tail with two technicians or a forklift and strap, slide 80022-00-JDG pins in to secure the tail onto the transition as in figures 19 & 20. Figure 19 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 33 Put 80077- 01-JDG bushing and M14 X 90 bolt in pin hole while holding up the tail as in figure 21. Put M14 lock nut on bolt. Repeat for the other spring. Figure 21 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 34 201 N-m (148 ft-lb) See figure Figure 22 16. Pull the tail down & adjust the height of 80083-00-JDG latch catch so that the tail is held snuggly down. See figure Figure 23 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 35 17. After adjusting the latch catch, tighten bolts to 10 N-m (92 in-lb). See figure 24. Figure 24 18. Caulk bottom of transition a in figures 25, 26 & Figure 25 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 36 Figure 26 Figure 27 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 37 28. Figure 28 20. Line up the tubes in the guard with the tube on the transition and insert 80006-03 pin through tubes as shown in figure 29. Figure 29 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 38 Figure 30 22. Place 80066- 00-JDG transport cradle on throat of conveyor with the latch towards the head of the conveyor, and line up holes with slots. See figure Figure 31 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 39 23. Put 4-M10 X 25 bolts, 2 on each side through the hold and slots. Use 4-M10 serrated flange nuts. See figures 32 & 33. Figure 32 Figure 33 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 40 See figure 35. 26. Attach hose 24381-83 to the top 80052-01 straight fitting. Attach hose 24381-84 to the bottom 80052-01 straight fitting. Attach hose 24381-82 to the 80053-01 90 degree elbow fitting. Figure 35 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 41 26-A Remove 80095-01-JDG fitting cover. 26-B Use a 3/16” allen wrench to remove motor plug. 26-C Attach 80053-01 90 degree elbow fitting to motor. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 42 26-D Tighten fitting in this position. 26-E Attach hose 24381-82 to 80053-01 90 degree elbow fitting. 26-F Reinstall 80095-01-JDG fitting cover. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 43 See figure 37. Use 2-M8 X 65 carriage bolts, 2-M8 flange nuts, 1-24512-05 hose clamp, 1-80059-01- JDG hose clamp bracket top and 2-80080-01-JDG bushings to attach hoses. Tighten bolts to 25 N-m (225 in-lb). KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 44 80074-01- JDG hose bracket. Install 24377-27 bulkhead union run tee in the bottom hole of the 80074-01-JDG hose bracket. Attach union swivel on the tee as shown in figure 39. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 45 40. Tighten to 25 N-m (225 in-lb) 32. Attach hose 24381- 83 to the 24377-26 bulk- head union. Attach hose 24381-82 to 24377-27 bulkhead union run tee as shown in figure 41. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 46 Attach hose 24381-84 to the 90 degree fitting. 34. Connect hoses from pivot arm to the fittings from step 30. 35. Place the Operators Manual in the tool box of the air cart. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 47: Conveyor Belt Replacement

    3. Fold out conveyor tail so unit is easily accessible on the ground. Tail should be high enough off the ground to access bottom of the assembly. In these instructions the tail will be shown on a set of stands on a level shop floor, which is recommended. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 48 4. Remove metal safety screen, rubber hopper, rubber flaps and stainless steel hold downs from the conveyor so belt is easily accessible. 5. Remove back door assembly and skids. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 49 7. Once bearing plate hardware is loose, remove the tension from the conveyor belt by turning the m10 tensioning nut so roller moves forward. Loosen tensioning nut until bearings/roller is in the most forward position. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 50 Note: New conveyor belts do not track perfectly. You may experience the belt “walk” from side to side while you are fine tuning the tracking. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 51: Operation

    2. Engage the conveyor at a slow RPM to minimize shock loads. 3. Do not allow the conveyor belt to “load up” at a low speed. If this occurs, high torque must be used to turn the belt and this can damage the conveyor. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 52: Conveyor Operation

    Ensure that hands, feet and clothing are kept away from moving parts. Stop the engine and lockout the power source whenever the equipment must be serviced or adjusted. Conveyor Operation 1. Unlatch hopper from transport support. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 53 2. Pull hopper over & down into working position. Check that the latch on the side of the conveyor is fully engaged & holding the tail down. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 54 3. Re-stow hopper by releasing the slide latch, raising hopper over and onto transport support. Hopper will want to fall onto transport rest-hold onto hopper to make it fall gently. 4. Secure in transport position with transport latch. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    1. Grease pivot zerks once per season. 2. Use a good quality lithium soap base E.P. grease meeting the N.L.G.I #2 specifications and containing no more than 1% molybdenum disulfide to lubricate all fittings (Example: Shell super duty or equivalent.) KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Belt is extremely dirty. Clear traction side of belt. Cleated belt is rubbing Belt misaligned. Align belt so it tracks center of idle side of housing or cleats are and drive roller. coming loose or wearing KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 57 Unplug any plugs at the discharge plugged. end of the conveyor. Pulley has spun out and burned Cut and re-splice the belt. An the belt in two. additional piece of belting may be required. Tighten and re-track the belt. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 58: Hydraulic Schematic

    Hydraulic Schematic KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 59: Parts

    Abbreviations used in Parts List AS—Assembly BKT—Bracket ITM—Item LH—Left hand side NO— Number OPT—Optional component QTY—Quantity RH—Right hand side AR—As required (e.g. ft. of belt) Parts Listing his section shows parts and exploded drawings for the equipment. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 60: Conveyor Section

    Conveyor Section 80000-05 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 61 HOSE CLAMP BRACKET BOTTOM 4 80059-01-JDG HOSE CLAMP BRACKET TOP 1 80074-01-JDG HOSE BRACKET CONVEYOR UNIT 8 80080-01-JDG HOSE CLAMP BUSHING 2 80082-01 BOLT RETAINER 2 80094-01 ELBOW 90 DEG * ITEM NOT SHOWN KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 62: Conveyor Tail

    Conveyor Tail 80000-04-17 KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 63 RV810A CLEVIS PIN 1 80018-01 11M7081 COTTER PIN 2 80038-01 3/16" QUICK LOCK PIN 2 80081-01 1 1/8" TUBE PLUGS 4 80081-02 5/8" TUBE PLUGS 1 80090-01 TAIL FLAP * NOTE ITEM NOT SHOWN KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Width: 16 in  Surface: Crescent, Skived  Material: Rubber Speed  Standard belt speed is 385-628 FPM (feet per minute). Weights  Conveyor: 280 lbs  Crate: 285 lbs  Total: 565 lbs KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 65: Bolt Torque Specs

    The second column covers bolts externally lubricated with oil, white lead, anti- seize, graphite, etc. This column should also be used to tighten bolts that are being loctite applied. KSi 1612 LO-PRO CONVEYOR USER'S MANUAL...
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