J&M 1150-20T - Manual (Page 29)

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SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
Roll Tarps for Grain Carts
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5
Installing the Tarp Bows
Installing Spring Return
Run the ridge cables through the 3 auger side slots
in the front end cap so that the nut and washer stop
the cable from pulling through the slot. Pull the ca-
bles over the tarp bows down to the rear of the cart.
(If needed) Drill three 3/8” (10mm) holes in the
rear end cap 2” below the three highest slots (three
slots closest to auger side of cart) in the endcaps flat
plate. Insert the J-hooks in the rear endcap from the
inside and put 3/8” (10mm) centerlocking hex nut
on each. Run the ridge cables through the rear slots
and loop the cable around the J-bolt with the cable
clamp. Tighten the 3/8” centerlocking hex nut on
the rear J-hook until the ridge cable is brought tight.
Grind any excess bolt sticking out from the J-bolts.
Cover loose ends with electrical tape. The electrical
tape covering loose cable ends will prevent wear to
the canvas tarp!
Lay all three bows in the cart with the
ends on the sideboareds. Then install two
1/4”-20 x 3/4” serrated flange hex bolts
and two 1/4”-20 serrated flange hex nuts
on each end of all bows. Line the bows
up with the holes in the sideboards and
not the drip edge if the holes are different.
If drip edge holes are different, they will
need to be drilled. This step will tighten
the lock panel (drip edge) the rest of the
way down.
View of Tarp Bow
mount brack bolted
over lip lock.
View of Tarp Bow
installed under
three ridge cables
(installed in next
step).
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Installing the Ridge Cables
Install the front Spring Returns using ten 1/4”-
16 x 3/4” long self tapping bolts. It should
be placed as far to the opposite auger side as
possible (up against corner piece) and as high
as possible (up against end caps). The pul-
ley wheels should be pointing to the opposite
auger side of the grain cart. Trying to get the
spring return as high up on the wall of the
grain cart as possible, while keeping it level
will help prevent any collisions with the upper
auger on the front.
1/4”-16 x 3/4” Self
Tapping Bolts
Auger Side
Opposite
Auger Side
Exposed pulley wheels
go to this end.
Slots in end caps
Cable clamp and
ridge cable loop
J-hook