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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) of gearbox lubricant.
DO NOT OVERFILL
. Use SAE 80W-90 gearbox
lubricant or equivalent. Change the oil annually before use.
Gearbox Lubricant
Model
Ounces
Input Shaft
Output Shaft
750
24
1-3/4”
1-3/4”
Grease Fittings
Pivot Pin
Once Annually
Roll Tarp U-Joint
Once Annually
Upper Auger Flighting
Every 8 hrs of use
Driveline
Every 8 hrs of use
Drive Dog
Every 8 hrs of use
