J&M GC-24T Manual - Manual (Page 8)

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INITIAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
BE CERTAIN THAT ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF BEFORE SERVICING THE GRAIN CART.
Before the grain cart is put into service:
Have the safety instructions been read and clearly understood by the operator(s) of this machine?
Has the gearbox been properly filled with EP-80-90 gearbox lubricant?
Have all nuts, bolts, bearings and braces been properly fastened?
Has the PTO been checked for proper overlap?
IMPORTANT: Has the slip clutch on the PTO been serviced? If the slip clutch is left unchecked, damagae to the power-
take-off and drive shaft may result. Before using the grain cart, loosen the bolts around the slip clutch. Make sure the
friction plates turn free of each other and are not corroded together. Retighten the tension bolts. Run the auger system
EMPTY and check for proper engagement of the slip clutch.
CHECK PTO OVERLAP LENGTH. Overlap length may vary depending on the tractor model and type of hitch. 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 driveline. Not enough overlap may cause the PTO front and back
halves to separate. See OPERATATING INSTRUCTIONS for more information on recommended overlap.
GREASE BEARINGS: Are all bearings on the drive line properly greased? Are all set screws in the bearings and U-joints
tight? Has the power-take-off shaft been properly greased at all points including the cross bearings? Has the universal
joint at the gearbox been greased? Have all grease points at the auger hinge area, including the hanger bushing
assembly been greased?
TIRE PRESSURE: Are the tires properly inflated? The following is to be used as a general guide for tire inflation for
cyclic use. Figures can vary depending on specific brand of tire used. It is important that tires are inspected before
and after the unit is loaded. The tire should stand up with no side wall buckling or distress as the tire rolls. Do
Not Exceed The Tire Pressure Indicated Below:
Tire Size Maximum Pressure
30.5x32 R1 Lug (12 ply) 36-46 psi
30.5x32 R3 Diamond (14 ply) 36-46 psi
35.5x32 R3 Diamond (20 ply) 28-38 psi
900/60R32 R1 Lug (176 LI) 32-40 psi
66x43.00 R1 Lug (16 ply) 38 psi
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 500 Lbs.-Ft. for standard 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. 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 wheels supplied with
your grain cart have straight holes and the Budd nuts will be mounted according to Figure 1. 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?
Figure 1