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GENERAL INFORMATION

1.  Unless otherwise specified, high-strength  (grade5) 

(3 radial-line head markings) hex head bolts are used 
throughout assembly of this piece of equipment.

2.  Whenever  terms “LEFT” and “RIGHT” are used in 

this manual it means from a position behind wagon 
box and facing forward.

3.  When placing a parts order, refer to this manual for 

proper part numbers and place order by PART NO. 
and DESCRIPTION.

4.  Read assembly instructions carefully. Study 
  assembly  procedures  and  all  illustrations  before 

you begin assembly. Note which parts are used in 
each step. This unit must be assembled in proper 
sequence or complications will result.

WARNING:  

To AvoId PeRsoNAl INjuRy oR deATh, obseRve folloWING 

INsTRucTIoNs:

Never overload wagon. Do not exceed the rating of the gear or load rating of the tires, whichever 
is less.  

Ensure that anybody present is clear before applying power to any machinery used in conjunction 
with wagon box or when moving box.

Never  allow  anyone  in,  near,  or  on  gravity  box  during  transporting  or  unloading  of  grain. 
Moving grain is dangerous and can cause entrapment, resulting in severe injury or death by 
suffocation.

Do not exceed 20 miles per hour when towing wagon.

 

Thank you for purchasing a Demco Gravity Flow Wagon.  We feel you have made a wise choice and hope you are 
completely satisfied with your new piece of equipment.  Proper care and use will result in many years of service.

 

INTRoducTIoN

WARRANTy PolIcy, oPeRAToR MANuAls & ReGIsTRATIoN

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Table of Contents

 

General Information & Table of Contents ............................................................................ 2

 

Safety, Signal Words ........................................................................................................... 3

 

Equipment Safety Guidelines, Lighting and Marking .......................................................... 4

 

Safety Sign Care ................................................................................................................. 4

 

Tire Safety ........................................................................................................................... 5

 

Before Operation ................................................................................................................. 5

 

During Operation ................................................................................................................5-6

 

Following Operation ............................................................................................................ 6

 

Highway and Transport Operations ....................................................................................6-7

 

Performing Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 7

 

Safety Sign Locations ......................................................................................................... 8 

 

Bolt Torque .......................................................................................................................... 9

 

Running Gear Parts Breakdown ........................................................................................ 10

 

Running Gear Parts List and Assembly Instructions .......................................................... 11

 

Brake Tongue Maintenance and Adjustment ...................................................................... 12

 

Brake Tongue Parts Breakdown and Parts List .................................................................. 13

 

13” Brake Cluster Parts Breakdown and Parts List ............................................................ 14

 

Running Gear Brake Line Parts Breakdown and Assembly Instructions ........................... 15

 

Brake System Maintenance and Repair ...........................................................................16-17

 

Gravity Flow Box Parts Breakdown .................................................................................... 18

 

Gravity Flow Box Assembly Instructions and Parts List ..................................................... 19   

 

 

Door Lift Assembly Breakdown .......................................................................................... 20

 

Maintenance and General Operation ................................................................................. 20

 

Gravity Box to Running Gear ............................................................................................. 21

 

Gravity Flow Lighting Parts Breakdown, Parts List, and Wiring Schematic........................ 22

 

Fender Assembly and Parts Breakdown ..........................................................................23-24

Summary of Contents for Gravity Flow 550

Page 1: ...Page 1 10 17 AG20021 Rev 1...

Page 2: ...hank you for purchasing a Demco Gravity Flow Wagon We feel you have made a wise choice and hope you are completely satisfied with your new piece of equipment Proper care and use will result in many ye...

Page 3: ...us situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices caution Ind...

Page 4: ...erve all safety signs and practice instructions on them Never exceed limits of a piece of machinery If its ability to do a job or to do so safely is in question don t try it Lighting and marking It is...

Page 5: ...inspection for any loose bolts worn parts or cracked welds and make necessary repairs Follow maintenance safety instructions included in this manual Be sure there are no tools lying on or in equipment...

Page 6: ...rs of operation Correct all problems Follow maintenance safety procedures Following operation Following operation or when unhitching stop tractor or towing vehicle set brakes shut off engine and remov...

Page 7: ...ate engine of towing vehicle in a closed building Exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation Before working on this machine stop towing vehicle set brakes shut off engine and remove ignition key Always use...

Page 8: ...t Turn Sharply G AG21002 Caution 20 M P H cAuTIoN do not exceed 20 MPh when loaded 09 99 AG21002 G D M F K K K B L H 04804 Red Reflector I AG21163 Large Demco Charcoal J 07278 Conspicuity w White to t...

Page 9: ...do not allow hub to turn 4 Tighten nut to final torque indicated on chart 5 Install cotter pin if needed loosen or tighten nut to the next closest locking slot 6 Check hub for end play 7 If end play...

Page 10: ...A B 7 34 12 19 For Breakdown of Tongue and Pivot Arm Assembly See Page 15 M Q O N R S T V X W W 13 Y 34 34 550 bushelw optional frontwheel brakes 8 8 5 5 1 1 2 2 3 3 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12...

Page 11: ...R BOLSTER FRAMES ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 1 07353 1 1 1 4 12 UNF Castle Nut 650 750 01934 1 1 14 UNF Castle Nut 550 2 05088 1 1 4 x 2 Lg Cotter Pin 650 750 00191 1 3 16 x 1 1 2 L...

Page 12: ...ld cause severe property damage personal injury and or death thewheels alwaysbeginwithwheelfarthestfromthemaster cylinder and move toward it Immerse the other end of the hose into a clean transparent...

Page 13: ...in 30 12122 30 1 Adjustable Tongue Male Half 31 07517 30 1 Tongue Extension Latch 32 01158 95 1 Latch Spring 33 07521 95 1 Latch Pin 34 00036 1 5 16 Lockwasher 35 01263 1 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 Hex Head Bo...

Page 14: ...7M 1 Wheel Cylinder Assembly Left 4 SB9783 1 Push Rod 5 SB9254 2 Cover Plate Adjusting Hole 6 05961 2 5 16 18UNC x 5 8 Hex Head Bolt 7 05424 2 5 16 External Tooth Washer 8 05431 1 Bleeder Replacement...

Page 15: ...ake cluster first Then bendaroundthetopoftherearbolsterframeandattachtotheRear BrassTee 4 as shown Now attach 53 Steel Lines 9 to center of outlet on Brass Tee 4 along reach pipe 7 Assemble 12 Rubber...

Page 16: ...f abnormal wear is found such as brake shoe hitting brake drum once lining is gone rivets hitting brake drums and or brake drums out of round NOTE Maximum diameter allowed 13 060 Brake Set up 1 Attach...

Page 17: ...ks on the second click The lever should be approximately straight up and down Now try to rotate each of the four wheels inaforwardrotation Youshouldnotbeabletorotate the wheels forward If you can then...

Page 18: ...5 19 13 5 12 12 5 30 17 13 17 31 28 27 27 28 27 28 19 31 19 43 25 26 23 5 17 17 8 16 8 16 29 10 13 13 11 1 21 1 1 33 9 9 34 18 18 6 17 2 4 17 17 7 10 Red 20 Green 42 Blue Wagons are available in 3 col...

Page 19: ...3 Slide the Center Dump Chute 36 under the box Raise the Center Dump Chute and align holes with holes on the Unloading Chute 35 Bolt together using 3 8 x 1 3 4 bolts 7 and 3 8 Nylon InsertLocknuts 17...

Page 20: ...mounting bolts are tight Periodically check braking quality If you think they are a little soft check the movement on the actuator If it moves more than 7 8 the brake shoes need to be adjusted Failur...

Page 21: ...er plated Please order replacement parts by PART NO DESCRIPTION and COLOR REF PART NO NO QTY DESCRIPTION 11 12293 8 Plastic Bushing 12 13103 30 4 Bolster Bolt 13 13105 30 2 Torsion End Link 14 13107 3...

Page 22: ...6 18 UNC x 3 4 Gr 5 19 00907 2 3 8 16 UNC x 1 Gr 5 20 02592 2 3 8 16 UNC Nylon Insert Locknut 21 12443 30 1 Light Wire Cover REAR PLUG 3 1 2 1 3 Please order replacement parts by PART NO DESCRIPTION a...

Page 23: ...offset REF PART NO NO QTY DESCRIPTION Fender Assembly on 550 750 Gravity Flow Wagons 2 3 4 6 14 13 12 11 10 5 6 13 14 5 1 2 6 6 6 3 1 6 6 3 3 6 6 3 3 6 4 6 9 1 6 4 6 17 18 15 16 7 6 7 6 Mount Inner F...

Page 24: ...de Note Be Careful NOT to Drill through light wire Clamp fender mounts to wagon corner posts at dimensions shown above Using the fender mounts as a guide drill 11 32 dia holes through corner posts of...

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