INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Demco Grain Cart. We feel you have made a wise choice and hope you are completely satisfied with your new piece of equipment. Proper care and use will result in many years of service.
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sAfETy...yOU CAN lIvE WITh IT EqUIPMENT sAfETy GUIDElINEs Every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or you yourself, follow them.
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• Refer to “TIRE INflATION ChART” in your owners manual for maximum tire pressure for a Demco Grain Cart. REMEMbER Your best assurance against accidents is a careful and responsible operator. If there is any portion of this manual or function you do not understand, contact your local authorized dealer or manufacturer.
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bEfORE OPERATION: • Carefully study and understand this manual and the Owner’s Manual. • Do not wear loose-fitting clothing which may catch in moving parts. • Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes. • It is recommended that suitable protective hearing and eye protection be worn. •...
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• When halting operation, even periodically, set tractor or towing vehicles brakes, disengage PTO, shut off engine, and remove ignition key. • Be especially observant of operating area and terrain. Watch for holes, rocks, or other hidden hazards. Always inspect area prior to operation. DO NOT operate near edge of drop-off or banks.
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hIGhWAy AND TRANsPORT OPERATIONs • sAfETy ChAINs: If equipment is going to be transported on a public highway, always follow state and local regulations regarding safety chains and auxiliary lighting. Be sure to check with local law enforcement agencies for your own particular regulations. Only safety chains (not elastic or nylon/plastic tow straps) should be used to retain connection between towing and towed machines in event of separation of primary attaching system.
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PERfORMING MAINTENANCE • Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. • Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate engine of towing vehicle in a closed building. Exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation. • Before working on this machine, stop towing vehicle, set brakes, shut off engine and remove ignition key.
sAfETy sIGN lOCATIONs Types of safety sign and locations on equipment are shown in illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with various safety signs, type of warning, and area or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. On Clean-Out Door On Gearbox Shield (Not Shown)
DUAl AXlE AssEMbly NOTE: Torque lugnuts to 300 - 330 ft/lbs and inflate tires to specified amount on the tire. Check Weekly. REf. PART qTy. DEsCRIPTION 00059 3/8” Flatwasher 00060 3/8” Lockwasher 00482 1/2” NC x 1-3/4” Hex Head Bolt (Gr. 5) 01899 3/8”...
TRACK AXlE AssEMbly #14 attached with 1.0” x 4.0” grade 8 bolt and 1.0” Nylon locknut REf. PART REf. PART qTy. DEsCRIPTION qTy. DEsCRIPTION 14822 Track Axle Tension Bar Assembly 01948 1” NF Jam Nut, Left Hand 14863 Track Axle Pivot Shaft Non-Scale 01949 1”...
sCAlE PARTs bREAKDOWN REf. PART qTy. DEsCRIPTION 02772 1/4” Nylon Insert Lock Nut 04055 1/4” NC x 1” Hex Head Bolt 10941 7-Port Junction Box (Duals) 12257 4-Port Junction Box (Track & Single) 12264 25’ Junction Box to Console Cable 12264 Spindle to Junction Box (Single) 12259...
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AUGER AssEMbly NOTE: lubricate the slide gate guide rods and inner door zerks when doing the maintenance on page 23 or every 20 hours. lower auger shown here for clarity Please order replacement parts by PART NO. and DEsCRIPTION. REf. PART qTy.
lOWER GRAIN CART AssEMbly Carts are available in 4 colors ?-05 = Yellow ?-10 = ?-20 = Green ?-42 = Blue see Page 24 for notes on hydraulic motor. Page 18...
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UPPER GRAIN CART AssEMbly Carts are available in 4 colors ?-05 = Yellow ?-10 = ?-20 = Green ?-42 = Blue Page 20...
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13012 1.0”-8NC X 1.50 HEX BOLT GR5 13315-? OUTER AUGER TUBE 13342 AUGER PIN 13355-30 1400 GRAIN CART LADDER 13435-30 ADJUSTABLE AUGER REST 13501-30 HOSE WRAP BRACKET 13503 CLAMP, HYD HOSE, 1/2” 2 PLACE 13504-30 SUMP CLEAN OUT DOOR 13599-30 GEARBOX U-JOINT SHIELD...
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13924-30 CROSS BAR 13948-30 EXTENSION CORNER CAP, TALL 13927-30 13949-30 EXTENSION FRONT F/ 1400 EXTENSION CORNER CAP, SHORT 13928-30 EXTENSION LEFT FRONT F/ 1400 13950-30 EXTENSION COVER PLATE 13929-30 EXTENSION CORNER CAP 14008-30 X-BRACE, SHORT 13930-30 14009-30 EXTENSION RIGHT FRONT F/ 1400...
GREAsE & lUbE 15 - Inside The box 13 - Inside The box Reference numbers Are U-joints -- Check and grease regularly. Reference number - Is a Telescoping PTO shaft with two slots in housing -- fully extend PTO shaft, then place one or two pumps of grease in each slot.
hyDRAUlIC sChEMATIC PART # DEsCRIPTION qTy. PART # DEsCRIPTION qTy. 05190 1/4” x 48” Hydraulic Hose 13069 1/4” x 106” Hydraulic Hose 05191 1/4” x 36” Hydraulic Hose 13442 Str. Hyd. Fitting W/ #10 O-Ring 05195 Str. Hyd. Fitting, .375 MPT 13884 1/4”...
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hyDRAUlIC sChEMATIC A is pressure (Auger side) b is return ATTENTION Do not exceed 75 GPM of oil flow through the hydraulic piston motor. Flow higher than will cause the motor to over speed and damage will occur. Adjust tractor hydraulics below 75 GPM before connecting hydraulic motor on grain cart.
lIGhTING PARTs AND AssEMbly TO AUGER LIGHT AMBER LIGHT REf. PART qTy. DEsCRIPTION 07416 7-Way Male Plug Connector 15271 Dual Ag Light 15272 Dual Ag Light 13420 Wiring Harness Please order replacement part by PART NO. and DEsCRIPTION. RED MARKER LIGHT INsTAllING ThE lIGhT KIT 1.
PTO DRIvE shAfT PARTs bREAKDOWN Check the PTO overlap length. Try to obtain the greatest possible overlap without bottoming out the PTO shaft in its maximum operating condition. Make sure draw bar length and PTO telescoping limits are adequate for uneven terrain, gullies, levees, etc. REf.
GRAIN CART ChECKlIsT: Downtime in the fields caused by field breakdowns is costly and time consuming. Many breakdowns can be eliminated by periodic equipment maintenance. by spending a little time running over this checklist, following proper after-season care, you can save time and money later on. WARNING: To Prevent serious Injury Or Death •...
1400 Grain Cart Operating Instructions: Note: Before filling box with grain, become familiar with hydraulic functions. • With the gate indicator in the closed position, fill the box with grain. (Never fill grain cart unless inner door is closed.) • With the PTO disengaged, engage the hydraulic lever for the pendant control and extend the auger. (Never fold or extend the auger while PTO is rotating.) • Engage PTO at a slow rpm. Increase PTO rpm to desired speed. (Never exceed 1000 RPM PTO speed.) • Open inner door to 1/3 to 1/2 open.
Torque specifications Torque figures indicated are valid for non-greased or non-oiled threads and heads unless otherwise specified. Therefore, do not grease or oil bolts or capscrews unless otherwise specified in this manual. When using locking elements, increase torque values by 5%. * GRADE or CLASS value for bolts and capscrews are identified by their head markings.
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