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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
96 ounces
(22” auger
gearbox) of gearbox lubricant. DO NOT OVERFILL. Use EP 80-90 gearbox lubricant or equivalent. To clarify which gearbox you have,
measure the diameter of the output shaft. The output shaft connects the gearbox to the flighting. The 18” & 20” gearboxes will have
a 1-3/4” output shaft along with a 1-3/4” input shaft. The 22” gearbox will have a 2” output shaft along with a 1-3/4” input shaft.
Pivot Pin
Once Annually
Roll Tarp U-Joint
Once Annually
WARNING
BE CERTAIN ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF WHEN SERVICING THE GRAIN CART
•
Repack the bearings in the hub assembly once a year or as needed. Use a good quality LS EP2 Severe Duty, High Shock Load,
Lithium based Grease. 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.
•
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.
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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
Gearbox Lubricant
Model Ounces Input Shaft Output Shaft
812
24
1-3/4”
1-3/4”
1012
96
1-3/4”
2”
1112
96
1-3/4”
2”
1122
96
1-3/4”
2”
1222
96
1-3/4”
2”
1312
96
1-3/4”
2”
1412
96
1-3/4”
2”
1522
96
1-3/4”
2”
Upper Auger Flighting Every 8hrs of use.
Driveline
Every 8hrs of use.
