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Minden Machine Shop Inc.
1302 K Road Minden, NE
800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220

Red Wire

Auxillary Power

12V

Pin 4

Green Wire

Right Turn

Pin 6

Blue Wire (or Whtie Wire)

Electric Brakes

Pin 2

Brown Wire

Tail Markers

Pin 3

Yellow Wire

Left Turn

Pin 5

Black Wire

Ground

Pin 1

Purple

Reverse Lights

NOT USED

Break Away

Break
Away
Battery

Blue

Black

Blue

White

Two Pin Weather Pack

Connector

Red

Blue

Ground

Black Wire

Trailer Harness

Ground

5/16" Eyelets

used here

Trailer Wiring with Break Away Brakes

View is looking at the rear of the
trailer plug (where wires attach)

Gravity Tender V1.0

Summary of Contents for Gravity Tender V1.0

Page 1: ...Patriot Gravity TendersTM Operator s Manual Manufactured by Minden Machine Shop Inc 1302 K Road Minden NE 68959 308 832 0220 ...

Page 2: ...ty Decals 9 Tire Safety 12 Wheel Attachment and Torque Requirements 27 Machine Measurements 31 Bolt Torque 36 Operating 37 Troubleshooting 38 Electronics 40 Parts Diagram 44 Axles and Components 47 Proposition 65 59 Warranty 61 Warranty Registration 62 Claim File 63 Gravity Tender V1 0 2 ...

Page 3: ...d we suggest that the manual should be read and understood and referred to frequently If for any reason you do not understand the instructions and safety requirements please contact your authorized dealer The intent of this manual is to provide guidelines to cover general use and to assist in avoiding accidents and injuries There may be times when circumstances occur that are not covered in the ma...

Page 4: ...nd the safe operating procedures of the product We want you as our partner in safety A copy of this manual should be available to all persons who may operate this machine It is your responsibility as an owner operator or supervisor to know what specific requirements precautions and work hazards exist and to make these known to all other personnel working with the equipment or in the area so that t...

Page 5: ...ND PROPERLY MAINTAINED If any shields or guards are damaged or missing contact Patriot Equipment for the correct items Safety Procedures 1 Use only lifting equipment with the proper capacity when installing or removing the machine Forklifts with too little capacity may tip towards the front where the lifted weight is 2 Do not operate unit without safety shields or guards in place 3 IMPORTANT Use c...

Page 6: ...nd maintain or work around the machine must be familiar with the operating maintenance and safety information contained in the manual Remember YOU are the key to safety GOOD PRACTICES protect not only you but also the people around you Make these practices a working part of your safety program Be certain EVERYONE operating this machine is familiar with the procedures recommended and follows safety...

Page 7: ...he machine before servicing 7 I recognize the danger of the machine coming in contact with power lines 8 I have the safety lock up pins and know and understand where and when to use them 9 I understand that any accidents that occur with the machine are my responsibilities 10 I understand that Patriot Equipment will not be held responsible for any accidents that involve the machine Sign Off Sheet T...

Page 8: ...when transporting at night or during periods of limited visibility if necessary Serial Number To ensure efficient and prompt service please furnish us with the model and serial number of the machine in all correspondence or other contact The serial number is located on a visible location of the machine Safety Decals 1 Keep safety decals clear and legible at all times 2 Replace decals and signs tha...

Page 9: ...7 1 TS2017 Read Manual Before Use 8 2 DOT White L Required marking 9 15 DOT RW Strip Required marking 10 2 Red DOT Required marking 11 1 TS2003 Serial Number Decal 12 1 TS2018 P65 Warning Patriot Equipment 1302 K Road Minden NE 308 832 0220 This drawing and the information hereon are the property of Minden Machine Shop Inc and may be used only as authorized by us Unpublished All rights reserved un...

Page 10: ...erty of Minden Machine Shop Inc and may be used only as authorized by us Unpublished All rights reserved under the copyright laws TS2017 TS2012 TS2018 TS1006 This decal will vary with hitch type TS2003 TS2000 Created at Factory Created at Factory Gravity Tender DOT and Non DOT Decals Gravity Tender V1 0 10 ...

Page 11: ...220 This drawing and the information hereon are the property of Minden Machine Shop Inc and may be used only as authorized by us Unpublished All rights reserved under the copyright laws 5 11 7 6 12 Gravity Tender Non DOT Decals Gravity Tender V1 0 11 ...

Page 12: ...Tire Safety Information Gravity Tender V1 0 12 ...

Page 13: ...ilities 10 Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping on tires Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Trailer Determining the load limits of a trailer includes more than understanding the load limits of the tires alone On all trailers there is a Federal certification VIN label that is located on the forward half of the left road side of the unit This certification VIN la...

Page 14: ...ay be found on the certification VIN label and or on the Tire Placard This value should never exceed the maximum cold inflation pressure stamped on the tire Trailers 10 000 Pounds GVWR or Less Tire and Loading Information Placard Figure 1 1 1 Locate the statement The weight of cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard See figure 1 1 2 This figure equals the available am...

Page 15: ... the available amount of cargo and luggage capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage capacity ca...

Page 16: ...ands forming the plies in the tire Cord separation The parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds Cracking Any parting within the tread sidewall or inner liner of the tire extending to cord material CT A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim system in which the rim is designed with rim flanges pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit on the underside of the rim in...

Page 17: ... that tire Maximum permissible inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated Maximum loaded vehicle weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension requirements Pin Weight The downward force applied to the 5th wheel or gooseneck ball b...

Page 18: ... the load Production options weight The combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 2 3 kilograms 5 lbs in excess of those standard items which they replace not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight including heavy duty brakes ride levelers roof rack heavy duty battery and special trim Radial ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that e...

Page 19: ...s 68 kilograms 150 lbs times the vehicle s designated seating capacity Vehicle maximum load on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two Vehicle normal load on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight accessory ...

Page 20: ...ing System Fundamental characteristics of tires Tire safety tips Use this information to make tire safety a regular part of your vehicle maintenance routine Recognize that the time you spend is minimal compared with the inconvenience and safety consequences of a flat tire or other tire failure Safety First Basic Tire Maintenance Properly maintained tires improve the steering stopping traction and ...

Page 21: ...y stores and other retail outlets The recommended tire inflation pressure that vehicle manufacturers provide reflects the proper psi when a tire is cold The term cold does not relate to the outside temperature Rather a cold tire is one that has not been driven on for at least three hours When you drive your tires get warmer causing the air pressure within them to increase Therefore to get an accur...

Page 22: ...n s head upside down and facing you If you can see the top of Lincoln s head you are ready for new tires Tire Balance and Wheel Alignment To avoid vibration or shaking of the vehicle when a tire rotates the tire must be properly balanced This balance is achieved by positioning weights on the wheel to counterbalance heavy spots on the wheel and tire assembly A wheel alignment adjusts the angles of ...

Page 23: ...al Radial ply construction of tires has been the industry standard for the past 20 years Next number This two digit number is the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Next number This two or three digit number is the tire s load index It is a measurement of how much weight each tire can support You may fin...

Page 24: ...d Materials Used The number of plies indicates the number of layers of rubber coated fabric in the tire In general the greater the number of plies the more weight a tire can support Tire manufacturers also must indicate the materials in the tire which include steel nylon polyester and others Maximum Load Rating This number indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by t...

Page 25: ...ther markings besides those found on the sidewalls of passenger tires LT The LT indicates the tire is for light trucks or trailers ST An ST is an indication the tire is for trailer use only Max Load Dual kg lbs at kPa psi Cold This information indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual that is when four tires are put on each rear axle a total of six or more tires ...

Page 26: ...at least once a month including the spare 2 Inspect tires for uneven wear patterns on the tread cracks foreign objects or other signs of wear or trauma 3 Remove bits of glass and foreign objects wedged in the tread 4 Make sure your tire valves have valve caps 5 Check tire pressure before going on a long trip 6 Do not overload your vehicle Check the Tire Information and Loading Placard or User s ma...

Page 27: ...ter line of the tire to the hub face of the axle Care should be taken to match any replacement wheel with the same offset wheel as originally equipped Failure to match offset can result in reducing the load carrying capacity of your axle 4 Rim Contour CAUTION Replacement tires must meet the same specifications as the originals Mismatched tires and rims may come apart with explosive force and cause...

Page 28: ... to align and seat the wheel to the hub in the order described in the torque sequence diagram below b Tighten the nuts bolts performing the wheel torque sequence below 3 Wheel nuts bolts should be torqued before first road use and after each wheel removal Check and re torque after the first 10 miles 25 miles and again at 50 miles Check periodically thereafter THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT 4 Wheel nuts ar...

Page 29: ... 16 5 x 9 75 865 BC 5 8 18 50 60 120 125 175 225 Special Stud Piloted with 90 degree Cone Nuts 17 5 Hub Pilot 865 BC 5 8 18 50 60 100 120 190 210 Hub piloted with clamp ring 90 degree cone nuts and greased threads 17 5 Hub Pilot 865 BC 5 8 18 50 60 90 200 275 325 Hub piloted with flange nut 17 5 Hub Pilot 865 BC 5 8 18 50 60 60 110 150 175 Hub piloted with swivel flange nut Wheel Attachment and To...

Page 30: ... Machine Shop Inc 1302 K Road Minden NE 800 264 6587 308 832 0220 Torque Sequence 1 8 6 4 9 2 7 5 3 10 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 Bolt 5 Bolt 6 Bolt 8 Bolt 10 Bolt Gravity Tender V1 0 30 ...

Page 31: ...Machine Measurements Gravity Tender V1 0 31 ...

Page 32: ... hereon are the property of Minden Machine Shop Inc and may be used only as authorized by us Unpublished All rights reserved under the copyright laws 871 2 2011 16 691 8 127 16 Gravity Tender 2 Ton Rear Discharge Dimensions Empty Weight 1507 Lbs 997 8 683 8 1305 8 Gravity Tender V1 0 32 ...

Page 33: ...reon are the property of Minden Machine Shop Inc and may be used only as authorized by us Unpublished All rights reserved under the copyright laws 697 8 209 16 981 8 345 8 1361 4 125 16 Gravity Tender 2 Ton Side Discharge Dimensions Empty Weight 1532 Lbs 997 8 691 4 Gravity Tender V1 0 33 ...

Page 34: ...ereon are the property of Minden Machine Shop Inc and may be used only as authorized by us Unpublished All rights reserved under the copyright laws 69 201 2 257 8 1301 4 147 8 1037 16 Gravity Tender 3 Ton Rear Discharge Dimensions Empty Weight 1626 Lbs 1001 16 721 8 Gravity Tender V1 0 34 ...

Page 35: ...re the property of Minden Machine Shop Inc and may be used only as authorized by us Unpublished All rights reserved under the copyright laws 1007 16 1029 16 701 16 821 8 1313 4 1041 8 1293 4 1041 8 167 8 Gravity Tender 3 Ton Side Discharge Dimensions Empty Weight 1331 lbs Gravity Tender V1 0 35 ...

Page 36: ...ft N m 6 9 13 10 14 13 17 7 15 21 18 24 21 29 8 23 31 25 34 31 42 10 45 61 50 68 61 83 12 78 106 88 118 106 144 14 125 169 140 189 170 230 16 194 263 216 293 263 357 18 268 363 364 493 20 378 513 515 689 22 516 699 702 952 24 654 886 890 1206 Grade or Class value for bolts and capscrews are identified by their head markings Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Class 8 8 Class 9 8 Class 10 9 Torque figures indi...

Page 37: ...ntil the desired amount of bulk feed has been dispensed 7 Place the discharge chute back into the upright storage position and be sure the discharge door is closed securely 8 Place the bucket back into the provided bucket holder The side discharge Patriot Gravity Tender can also be used to place bulk feed directly into feed bunks if desired This model of Gravity Tender will have wheels on it enabl...

Page 38: ...Troubleshooting Gravity Tender V1 0 38 ...

Page 39: ...an the hopper out periodically to prevent build up of feed debris Charge the battery periodically Check the wheel bearings for end play Clean and repack the wheel bearings o Performed annually Check the operation of lights if equipped before each use Check the operation of brakes if equipped before each use Lubricate any pivot points and slides Inspect the pressure in the tires before operation In...

Page 40: ...ELECTRONICS Gravity Tender V1 0 40 ...

Page 41: ...yright laws Break Away Wires Front Amber Lignt Brake Wires Fender Light Brake Wires Fender Light Front Amber Light Triple Lights License Plate Light Right Turn Brake Light Left Turn Brake Light Blue Green Red Brown Yellow Black 5 16 Ring Connector Two Pin WeatherPack Connector These Wires Wire Size Blue 12 ga Green 16 ga Red 16 ga Brown 16 ga Yellow 16 ga Black 14 ga 3 16 Spade Connectors Each Wir...

Page 42: ...e Tail Markers Pin 3 Yellow Wire Left Turn Pin 5 Black Wire Ground Pin 1 Purple Reverse Lights NOT USED Break Away Break Away Battery Blue Blue Black Blue White Two Pin Weather Pack Connector Red Blue Ground Black Wire Trailer Harness Ground 5 16 Eyelets used here Trailer Wiring with Break Away Brakes View is looking at the rear of the trailer plug where wires attach Gravity Tender V1 0 42 ...

Page 43: ...of Minden Machine Shop Inc and may be used only as authorized by us Unpublished All rights reserved under the copyright laws NO C RELAY 85 30 87 86 12 24 STEP UP 12V 5 AMP FUSE SWITCH mount on drivers side front leg 12V M1 M2 24V WIRELESS ACTUATOR Gravity Tender Wireless Actuator Diagram Gravity Tender V1 0 43 ...

Page 44: ...Parts Diagrams Gravity Tender V1 0 44 ...

Page 45: ...s authorized by us Unpublished All rights reserved under the copyright laws 37 71 14 18 10 5 66 67 68 69 60 61 62 60 61 62 4 1 3 49 50 33 32 72 35 46 47 48 60 61 62 Gravity Tender Parts List The rear and the side discharge gates use the same parts If you have a side discharge model please use the above part numbers when ordering replacement parts Gravity Tender V1 0 45 ...

Page 46: ... Washer 48 4 N3 8N Hex Nut 49 4 B1 2x1 25CB Carriage Bolt Gravity Tender Parts List ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 53 2 N1 2L Lock Nut 54 4 W1 2F Plain Washer 55 2 B1 2x1 5 Hex Bolt 60 6 W 5 16NY Nylon Washer 61 6 B5 16x1 0CB Carriage Bolt 62 6 N5 16NY Nylock Nut 66 7 B1 4x1 5 Hex Bolt 67 7 W1 4F Plain Washer 68 7 W1 4LW Lock Washer 69 7 N1 4N Hex Nut 70 1 S4805 4 Rubber Latch 70 1 1 S4808 Bent ...

Page 47: ...nd slightly ahead of the truck brakes if all the brake components are installed and connected properly The brakes are activated with the electrical impulse from the controller to the magnets which when in contact with the armature plate will apply the pressure to the primary shoe and will engage the secondary shoe much like hydraulic brakes on a passenger vehicle As brake pressure applied by the d...

Page 48: ...f any potentially dangerous items 2 Jack up the trailer and secure with jack stands Make sure you are using the trailer manufacturer s procedure for jacking and safely supporting the trailer until the tire and wheel are clear of the ground surface 3 Find the adjusting hole cover and remove it from the backing plate 4 Use a brake adjusting tool to adjust the star wheel of the adjuster and expand th...

Page 49: ...operly wired system including a good ground between towing vehicle and trailer Check brake adjustment Check for worn or defective magnet s Check for a damaged or worn connector between towing vehicle trailer Check that controller is installed correctly and functioning correctly Intermittent or Surging Brakes Check for out of round brake drums Check for properly wired system including a good ground...

Page 50: ...dual amperage draw can be measured at the magnet by inserting the ammeter in the line of the magnet you wish to check Disconnect one of the wire leads from the wire magnet and attach the ammeter between the two wires Reconnect the wires when completed Brake Size Amps To Magnet 2 Brakes 4 Brakes 6 Brakes 7 x 1 1 4 2 5 5 0 10 0 15 0 10 x 2 1 4 3 0 6 0 12 0 18 0 12 x 2 3 0 6 0 12 0 18 0 12 x 3 1 2 3 ...

Page 51: ... more than 030 and should be to 120 micro inch finish In the event you need to turn the drums or resurface the armature it is recommended that you replace the magnets at the same time Special notes Make sure the inside of the hub cavity is carefully cleaned and free of any contamination following turning and before reassembly HUB INSPECTION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS A Removal of Hub 1 Re...

Page 52: ...th torque wrench to an initial torque of 50 ft lbs Loosen nut from initial torque and finger tighten Insert new cotter pin through nut and spindle If equipped with Posi Lube reset tang If necessary loosen never tighten nut to align slot with the hole in the spindle Bend one leg of cotter pin over the end of the spindle and the other leg over the nut Tap legs slightly to set Cotter pin must be tigh...

Page 53: ...them from wear The trailing end of the spring is designed to slide against the rear hangers Either of these suspensions will provide you with comfortable trouble free towing but as with any mechanical parts they should be inspected periodically depending on usage at recommended intervals of 6 months or 5 000 miles whichever comes first Should you find excessive wear in the hanger components you sh...

Page 54: ...which will be repaired You need to secure only the axle tube in order to remove and replace the part you want to replace If your trailer has two axles you will need to support both axle tubes 3 Disassemble the attaching parts U bolts nuts and the links 4 Remove the eye bolts and the springs and place them clear of your working area 5 If needed remove the spring bushings and replace with new ones 6...

Page 55: ...el selection torque requirement and torque sequence guidelines that follow Wheel Selection Wheels are a very important and critical component of your running gear system When specifying or replacing your trailer wheels it is important that the wheels tires and axle are properly matched The following characteristics are extremely important and should be thoroughly checked when replacement wheels ar...

Page 56: ...ample a force of 90 pounds applied at the end of a wrench one foot long will yield 90 Ft Lbs of torque Torque wrenches are the proper method to ensure torque is applied correctly to a fastener CAUTION Wheel nuts or bolts must be tightened and maintained at the proper torque levels to prevent loose wheels broken studs and possible dangerous separation of wheels from your axle which can lead to an a...

Page 57: ...ring Replacement Cups and Cones Brake Size Hub Cup Cone 7 x 1 1 4 4 or 5 Bolt L 44610 Inner And Outer L 44649 Inner and Outer 10 x 2 1 4 5 or 6 Bolt L 68111 Inner L 44610 Outer L 68149 Inner L 44649 Outer 12 x 2 6 Bolt 25520 Inner 15245 Outer 25580 Inner 15123 Outer 12 x 2 8 Bolt 25520 Inner 14276 Outer 25580 Inner 14125A Outer 12 x 3 1 2 8 Bolt 25520 Inner 02420 Outer 25580 Inner 02475 Outer Seal...

Page 58: ...Rubber Plug Cone Wheel Nut 3500 4753 TR1045 4755 TR1041 TR1044 RP 100 4756 6000 4753 TR1065 TR1070 TR1064 TR1072 TR1072 1 4756 7000 4753 4754 12 4755 1605 PL RP 100 4756 8000 4753 4754 12 4755 1605 PL RP 100 4756 1 10000 4798 4797 CP 3 12011 1 568216 12000 47128 47127 CP 3 12011 1 568216 16000 47128 47127 CP 3 12011 1 WN7516PTFEC Axle Parts Axle Size Brake Drum Back Plate Brake Drum w Bearings Sea...

Page 59: ...h Cast Iron Nickel Arsenic Cobalt Lead 7440 02 0 7440 38 2 7440 48 4 7439 92 1 Cancer Both Cancer Both Steel Nickel 7440 02 0 Cancer Stainless Steel Nickel 7440 02 0 Cancer Paint Finishes Carbon Black Toluene Lead 1333 86 4 108 88 3 7439 92 1 Cancer Reproductive Harm Both Rubber Compounds Acrylonitrile Butadiene DEHP 107 13 1 106 99 0 117 81 7 Cancer Both Both EPDM Carbon Black 1333 86 4 Cancer Pe...

Page 60: ...Minden Machine Shop Inc has placed this decal on our products to alert the user to the possible exposures Gravity Tender V1 0 60 ...

Page 61: ...ause and qualify the legitimacy of the claim Minden Machine Shop Inc upon acceptance of a warranty claim shall have a reasonable time to plan any repair or replacement and may affect repair or replacement out of its factory or through contract with a local repair service If a purchaser after warranty notice is made chooses to make the repair itself Minden Machine Shop Inc must approve any expenses...

Page 62: ... fill it out and fax it to 308 832 1340 Dealer Information Not Applicable check here Dealer Name Address City State Zip Code Phone Email End User Information Purchaser Address City State Zip Code Phone Email Equipment Serial Date Of Purchase Equipment Trailer Model Number Trailer VIN Number Date Of Purchase Dealer Name TIRE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Please return within 14 days of purchase QTY 1 2 3 ...

Page 63: ...CLAIM FILE Defect Gravity Tender V1 0 63 ...

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