5. Slide hopper bottom (Item 3) inside cage.
6. Slide feed sweep (Item 2) on axle assembly inside hopper bottom. If it
does not touch the hopper bottom, remove it and turn it over.
Raise feed sweep about 1/8-in. and tighten set screw. Rotate the wheel
to ensure the sweep does not rub; adjust as necessary.
7. Slide hopper top (Item 1) inside the hopper bottom level and as far as
possible. Secure cage tightener bolt and nut until the hopper no longer
rotates within the cage. Install 5/16-in. cage tightener jam nut (Items 4).
8. Drill 5/16-in. holes through hopper top and bottom using the cage as a
guide. Install 5/16 x 7/8-in. bolts and nuts (Items 5).
DO NOT OVER-
TIGHTEN ON FIBERGLASS.
9. Install crossbar (Item 15) on rim of hopper top. Align crossbar directly
above the cage bars with slotted holes. Drill 3/16-in. holes through rim
of hopper top using crossbar as a guide. Secure with 10-24 round head
machine screws and 10-24 nuts (Items 16 & 17).
10. Insert 3/8 x 1-1/2-in. bolt (Item 18A) into round hole at end of cone strap
(Item 18). Place 3/8-in. jam hex nut (Item 18B) on bolt and thread to
expose about 3/4-in. of threads.
ANCHORING THE FEEDER
For proper operation, all Osborne Big Wheel Feeders must be anchored securely to flooring. Anchor brackets, fasteners, and fenceline adapters are also avail
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able from Osborne, ordered separately. Contact Osborne Customer Service.
