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Lubrication Service Schedule
IMPORTANT: Your grain cart has grease fittings at all critical points. These should be serviced before the grain cart is
put into operation.
WARNING
BE CERTAIN THAT ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF BEFORE SERVICING THE GRAIN CART
PTO & DRIVELINE: The grease fittings on the PTO should be serviced after every 8 hours of use. Service the grease
fittings on each of the drive bearings and also the universal joint after every 8 hours of use.
AUGER FOLDING MECHANISM: One grease fitting is located on the pivot pin of the folding auger. This fitting should
be serviced after every 8 hours of use. Service the grease fitting on the hanger bushing assembly (top end of the lower
auger assembly) after every 8 hours of use or as needed.
SPRING LOADED UPPER AUGER BEARING: Service the grease fitting on the upper auger bearing (located at the top
end of the upper auger assembly) after every 8 hours of use. Lubricate the springs and retaining bolts on the bearing
before prolonged storage of the grain cart.
GEARBOX: Gearbox lubricant has been added to the gearbox during final assembly. Recheck the lubricant level before
initial operation of the grain cart, then periodically according to use. An inspection plug is located in the center of the top
of the gearbox mount plate. To check the fluid level, remove the vented inspection plug and drain plug at the bottom of
the gearbox. Drain the lubricant. Return the drain plug and refill the gearbox with 24 ounces (0,71 liters)(18” & 20” auger
gearbox) or 3 quarts (22” auger gearbox) of gearbox lubricant. The gearbox is properly filled when half full of lubricant.
DO NOT OVERFILL. Use EP 80-90 gearbox lubricant or equivalent.
Pivot Pin Once Annually
Roll Tarp U-Joint Once Annually
Upper Auger Flighting Every 8hrs of use.
Tripod Leg
Every 8hrs of use.
Auger U-Joint Every 8hrs of use.
Driveline Every 8hrs of use.
WARNING
BE CERTAIN ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF WHEN SERVICING THE GRAIN CART
• Repack the wheel bearings at least once a year. Use Bearing Gard MK1 or equivalent lubricant. Also check the seal for
wear and replace if necessary.
• Check the grain cart periodically for cracks in welds and for other structural damage. Have cracked welds fixed
immediately. Failure to do so could result in extensive damage to the grain cart and greatly reduce the life of the cart.
• Lubricate the slides on the clean-out door.
• Check all hydraulic hoses for wear and replace as necessary.
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Make sure all tires are properly inflated. See INITIAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE in the Owner’s Manual for
recommended instructions for tire pressure. It is important that tires are inspected before and after unit loaded.
• Check PTO for wear of plates in the slip clutch. Replace if needed.
• Make sure that all guards and shields are in place before operating the grain cart.
Routine Maintenance