SERVICE
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
To keep your grain cart in top operating condition and get the maximum performance and reliability,
lubrication and a periodic inspection is a must.
The lubrication locations and recommended schedule are as follows:
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DESCRIPTION
Top, Center, Bottom Bearings - Daily
Replace every season, 2 quarts 90W oil
Five shots of grease per season
See page 10
Repack once every 2 years;
adjust bearing take-up once per season
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SERVICE TIPS
SELECTING PROPER TRACTOR FOR YOUR CART
Approximate loaded weight of cart -690 -> 41,500 Lbs.
-590 -> 35,000 Lbs.
Approximate loaded hitch weight of cart -690 -> 3,900 Lbs.
-590 -> 3,700 Lbs.
WHEEL NUTS
Check all wheel nuts for tightness before first load. Failure to do so may damage wheel nut seats.
Once seats are damaged, it will become impossible to keep nuts tight. Tighten nuts to 400 ft.Lbs.
Retighten after first three loads and check periodically during first season of use.
TIRE PRESSURE
The following is to be used a general guide for tire inflation. Figures may vary depending on specific
brand of tire used. It is important that tires are inspected after unit is loaded. The tire should stand
up with no sidewall buckling as tire rolls.
18.4 x 38 37 P.S.I.
20.8 x 38 37 P.S.I.
24.5 x 32 38 P.S.I.
30.5 x 32 33 P.S.I.
23.1 x 26 35 P.S.I.
U-JOINTS
The U-joint will give you many years of service if grease is applied to each joint and spline weekly.
GEAR BOX
-- To check fluid level, grain cart must be sitting level.
-- The fluid level plug and fill plug is on the tip side of the gear box.
For maximum gear box life:
-- Check oil level every two weeks
-- Replace oil every season, fill to fluid level or 2 quarts 90 weight oil
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