J&M 875-16 - Manual (Page 9)

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IMPORTANT:
1) Hookup grain cart to tractor using a good quality hitch pin. Attach the 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.
2) Attach power-take-off shaft to tractor. PTO must have at least 5” 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 stand 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 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.
SAFETY CHAIN USER INSTRUCTIONS
a) Secure the safety chain by looping it around the grain cart
attaching frame on the left side (or both sides if required) and
connect to the towing machine’s attaching bar.
b) Do Not allow no 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BE CERTAIN THAT ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF WHEN HOOKING UP TO TRACTOR OR CONNECTING
HYDRAULIC LINES TO TRACTOR.
Preparing the Grain Cart for Use (see tractor recommendation for grain cart model below):
Model 525-14W Grain Cart requires a 100 hp tractor or larger.
Model 620-14, 750-14, 750-16 or 750-18 Grain Cart requires a 130 hp tractor or larger.
Model 875-16 or 875-18 Grain Cart requires a 150 hp tractor or larger.
Model 1075-18R, 1075-22R, 1050-18 or 1050-22 Grain Cart requires a 4WD tractor.
Tow Loads Safely
Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed loads, and on slopes. Towed loads with or without
brakes that are too heavy for the tractor or are towed too fast can cause loss of control. Consider the total
weight of the equipment and its load.
Observe these recommended maximum road speeds, or local speed limits which may be lower:
Road Travel (empty grain cart) - Do not travel more than 32 km/h (20 mph) and do not tow
loads more than 1.5 times the pulling unit’s weight.
Ensure the load does not exceed the recommended weight ratio. Use additional caution when towing
loads under adverse surface conditions, when turning, and on inclines.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT pull loaded grain cart on highway. For incidental highway travel,
observe the section below.