Brandt GRAIN VAC 5000, Operator And Parts Manual

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7. Hook up the provided safety chain to the tractor
drawbar.
8. Connect the PTO shaft:
-Check that the guard on the PTO shaft rotates
freely.
-Check that the PTO shaft telescopes freely and
that the shaft has been serviced as per the
lubrication schedule outlined in this manual.
-Attach to tractor by retracting the locking collar
and sliding onto the tractor PTO stub shaft. It
may be necessary to rotate the PTO shaft slightly
to get it aligned. Once the shaft is started onto
the tractor shaft, release the locking collar and
slide on until locking collar clicks into place.
-Check that it is firmly locked in place by pulling
and pushing on it to check for movement.
9. Connect the hydraulics. The Grain Vac 5000
comes factory equipped with Pioneer ends. If
your tractor has different couplers, you will need
a set of adaptors or will need to change the ends
on the Grain Vac to match your tractor. Use a
clean cloth or paper towel to clean the ends and
the area around the couplers on the tractor.
Insert the ends into the couplers until they seat
firmly.
10. Ensure the hydraulic lines are routed so they are
not dragging on the ground and are not touching
the PTO shaft.
11. When unhooking from the tractor, reverse the
above procedure.
B. To Hook to a Truck
1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children.
2. Start the truck and slowly back into the hitch.
3. Stop the engine, place in park, set park brake
and remove ignition key before leaving cab.
4. Install a drawbar pin with provisions for a
mechanical locking device. Install mechanical
locking device.
5. Raise the implement hitch jack and rotate 90°
to place into it’s stowed position.
6. Hook up the provided safety chain to the frame
of the truck.
7. Ensure hydraulic hose ends are stored in the
provided storage holder and hoses are secured
on the mount.
8. The PTO shaft can be stored in the PTO storage
post and secured in place. If the tow vehicle
has a back window in the tailgate, the upper
end of the PTO shaft should be removed and
transported in the back of the truck. The PTO
shaft simply slides apart.
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