11.
Install 5/16-in. flat washer (Item 18C) on bolt, followed by fiberglass cone
(Item 19), another washer (Item 18C) and onto cone support (Item 20).
NOTE: Thread cone support onto bolt until the end of the bolt is flush with
the bottom of the nut inside cone support. Turn assembly over to verify
bolt is only threaded into nut and not extending into cone support. If it is
extending too far, the completed assembly may be limited to adjustment.
12. Tighten 3/8-in. jam hex nut against washer. Do not over-tighten.
13. Place completed assembly into feeder hopper. Align cone support onto
axle assembly.
14. Place feed adjustment assembly (Item 14) onto crossbar with back side
of assembly resting against flat side of crossbar. Install the feed adjust
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ment assembly to crossbar with 5/16 x 7/8-in. bolt and 5/16-in. flange nut.
15. Connect cone strap and feed adjustment assembly. Set feed adjustment
assembly to position one (1) and adjust the two nuts so cone rests just
above feed sweep. This will be the lowest setting.
NOTE: Refer to ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS below to set the
recommended cone height to start pigs.
16. Place bump bar agitators (Items 21) into the two middle holes on the
crossbar. Install washer and nuts. Adjust length of bump bars with the
nut. Use pliers to hold the bump bars in place. When the wheel is turned,
the bump bars should only drag along the hopper bottom about one-
fourth of a full circle.
ADJUSTMENT AND TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS
To train pigs on the feeder, first set adjustment assembly to 3 or 4 and manually turn the feed wheel until feed begins to flow. Then, manually scoop feed into
the trough and fill for the first use. As the first trough full is eaten, pigs learn through play that the feed wheel dispenses feed. Adjust the cone height as needed.
Proper adjustment will vary based upon feed grind, moisture content and animal size.
Nut to Tighten
Bolt NOT
extending
into cone
support.
