J&M 1150-22D - Manual (Page 10)

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IMPORTANT:
1) Hookup grain cart to tractor using a good quality hitch pin. Attach a safety chain (not included as standard
equipment) to the tractor and around the A-frame of the cart as shown. Make sure the grain cart hitch properly
matches the hitch of the tractor. Use a single prong (spade) grain cart hitch with a tractor double prong (clevis)
hitch. Use a double prong (clevis) grain cart hitch with a single prong (spade) tractor hitch.
LOADING AND UNLOADING THE GRAIN CART
1) With the gate indicator in the closed position, fill the tank with grain.
2) With the PTO disengaged, fold discharge auger to upright position.
3) IMPORTANT: After the auger is in the upright position, be sure to start the PTO at a SLOW RATE OF
SPEED until the lugs on the upper auger engage the drive dogs on the bottom auger (failure to follow this
procedure may cause extensive damage to both the drive dog and drive line.)
4) Increase PTO speed and open the inner gate until the pointer is in the half-way position. When grain begins
flowing from the discharge auger, open gate to the full position.
5) Once the grain has ceased to flow, return the gate to the closed position (for complete cleanout, gradually
close gate, allowing the opening to be reduced). Disengage the PTO and allow its rotation to come to a
complete stop. Auger is now ready to be returned to the stow position. (Important - Do Not Pull the grain cart
through the field with the unloading auger in the upright position. Failure to return the auger to the lowered
position may damage hinge and greatly reduce the life of the auger system.)
2) Attach power-take-off shaft to tractor. PTO must have at least 12” of engagement. Check tractor drawbar
for clearance and length and adjust if needed. Make sure that the PTO does not bottom out when making
sharp turns as it may bend the drive shaft.
3) Make sure the jack is removed from the lower support position before the cart is moved. Never use the jack
to support a loaded grain cart.
4) Be sure that no debris or foreign objects are in the grain cart.
5) Attach hydraulic flow control lines to the tractor. Two hydraulic lines operate the gate mechanism. Connect
these lines to one service outlet on the tractor. The remaining two lines operate the folding mechanism of the
auger. Connect these lines to a second service outlet on the tractor. Make sure the air is bled from the
hydraulic cylinders and lines.
6) Run auger system EMPTY before actual use. Make certain that slip clutch is operating and that upper and
lower augers are properly engaged.
7) Connect lighting hook-up to tractor electric outlet. Make sure that all flasher and turn indicator lights are
working properly before incidental highway travel.
TO THE OPERATOR(S)
Do NOT operate grain cart before reading and understanding the Operator’s Manual and ALL danger,
warning and caution signs.
Never exceed 1,000 rpm on the system.
Be sure that a slow-moving-vehicle emblem is attached to the rear of the grain cart.
Never fold or extend the auger until the PTO has come to a complete stop.
Never do maintenance work or service the cart with the tractor running.
Never engage lugs and drive dogs when system is moving at a high rate of speed.
Never allow foreign objects (shovels, etc.) to be placed inside the grain cart.
Never fill the grain cart unless the gate indicator is in the closed position.
SAFETY CHAIN USER INSTRUCTIONS
a) Secure the safety chain by looping it around the chain attaching frame
on the left side (or both sides if required) and connect to the towing machine’s
attaching bar.
b) Do Not allow more slack than necessary for articulation (max 11 in.).
c) Do Not use any intermediate support as the attaching point.
d) Store the safety chain by securing it around the main axle A-frame of
the grain cart.
e) Replace the safety chain if one or more links or end fittings are broken,
stretched or otherwise damaged or deformed.