1315 GRAIN CARTS — Operation

SECTION III

Operation

Preparing Tractor ........................................................................................................................ 3-2

Attaching Grain Cart to Tractor - Drawbar Connection ............................................................ 3-3

Jack usage ................................................................................................................................ 3-4

Transport Chain Connection ....................................................................................................... 3-5

Hydraulic Connections ................................................................................................................ 3-6

Electrical Connections ................................................................................................................ 3-7

Pre-Operation Checklist .............................................................................................................. 3-8

Towing ........................................................................................................................................ 3-9

Auger - In-Field Transport Stand ............................................................................................ 3-10

Auger Operation ....................................................................................................................... 3-11

UM410 Scale Calibration & Set-Up ......................................................................................... 3-13

UM520 Scale Calibration & Set-Up ......................................................................................... 3-17

Scale Kit Operation - Models with Tracks with Hydraulic Belt Tensioning ........................... 3-17

Weather Guard Tarp Operation ................................................................................................ 3-18

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1315 GRAIN CARTS — Operation

Preparing Tractor

Before operating cart, read the tractor operator’s manual and gain an understanding of its safe methods of operation.

Check the tractor brakes and warning lights. Make sure they are in proper working order.

Check the tractor hydraulic oil reservoir and add oil if needed.

Verify that the tractor is adequately ballasted for drawbar operation at the anticipated draft load.

If possible, adjust the tractor drawbar vertically so the topside of the drawbar is approximately

17-22 inches from the ground. Ensure that the drawbar is locked in the center position.

NOTE: Adjust the drawbar length to the proper length for PTO use.

On tractors equipped with a 3-point hitch, raise and secure the linkage to prevent interference with the cart tongue and hydraulic hoses, and PTO during turning.

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1315 GRAIN CARTS — Operation

Attaching Grain Cart to Tractor

Drawbar Connection

This cart is intended to be hitched to a tractor drawbar. Do not attempt to hitch to any other location on the tractor other than the drawbar.

The cart is equipped standard with a single tang hitch which is adaptable for either a

1 1/2” or 2” diameter hitch pin and must only be used with a clevis-type tractor drawbar.

NOTE: The use of a smaller diameter hitch pin will result in additional clearance between the hitch and pin. This additional clearance may cause accelerated pin and cart hitch wear, along with more pronounced jolting from the cart during transport operation.

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After inserting drawbar pin, secure drawbar pin with a locking device to help prevent uncoupling during use.

NOTE: The hitch has 2 different height settings that can be obtained. See the Maintenance section for information on this procedure.

Check the length of the telescoping members to insure the driveline will not bottom out or separate when turning and/or going over rough terrain. Refer to “Verify Telescoping PTO

Shaft Length” in the MAINTENANCE section for details.

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1315 GRAIN CARTS — Operation

Jack Usage

Use the jack provided to support an empty grain cart, never a loaded grain cart, always have a loaded grain cart hooked to tractor.

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Parked

Position

Transport

Position

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Transport Chain Connection

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Tractor must be equipped with a transport chain support. Always use intermediate support when connecting cart directly to a tractor. DO

NOT use the intermediate support as the chain attaching point. Illustration below shows how the transport chain must be installed between cart and tractor.

Transport chain should have a minimum rating equal to the gross weight of cart and all attachments. Use only ASABE approved chains.

Allow no more slack in chain than necessary to permit turning.

• Replace transport chain if any link or end fitting is broken, stretched, or damaged. DO NOT

WELD TRANSPORT CHAIN.

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Hydraulic Connections

Clean hydraulic hose couplers before connecting to tractor. For convenience it is recommended to connect the fl ow door circuit hoses to tractor implement coupler #1, connect coupler #2 to the auger spout in/out, and attach auger fold circuit to coupler #3.

This unit is equipped with color bands attached to the hydraulic hoses. This will help in identifying the hose function and correct hook up.

Green

• Raise Auger

• Lower Auger

Red

• Flow Door Open

• Flow Door Close

Yellow

• Spout Out

• Spout In

NOTE: After initial set-up or replacement of any hydraulic component on the cart, air must be removed from the cart hydraulic system.

Route hoses away from areas that may cause abrasion or kinking of hoses during operation.

Before disconnecting hoses from the tractor, relieve pressure from the lines (see tractor’s operator’s manual for proper procedure). by placing the circuit in “fl oat” while the tractor engine is running. Shut off engine and apply parking brake before disconnecting hoses. Install couplers into storage slots provided.

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Electrical Connections

This cart is equipped with a seven-point

SAE connector plug which will connect with the receptacle found on most new tractors on the market today. If your tractor does not have this type of receptacle, an

SAE J-S60A seven-point socket can be purchased from your Unverferth dealer (Part number 92824).

The wiring schematic for this cart, shown in the maintenance section, complies with ASABE standards. Always verify correct electrical function before using this cart.

This unit is equipped with Side Marker lights for enhanced visibility. These lights will have different functionality depending upon the tractor lighting selection.

If the tractor fi eld lights switch is on; the Side Marker lights and the amber turn signal lights are on solid.

If the fl ashers and/or turn signal is on; the Side Marker lights fl ash in unison with their perspective side’s amber turn lamp.

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Pre-Operation Checklist

 Read and understand all safety precautions before operating cart.

 Check axle spacing.

 Check all safety decals and SMV sign are clearly visible.

 Check hitch height to prevent severe bends in PTO U-joint angles.

 Check PTO length.

 Torque wheel nuts.

 Check tire pressures.

 Check gear box oil

 Check all lubrication points.

 Check operation and functionality of fl ow door, fl ow door indicator, auger fold, and spout pivot.

 Test run the augers.

 Verify electrical connections.

 Check all hydraulic parts for leakage.

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1315 GRAIN CARTS — Operation

Towing

This cart is not equipped with brakes. Ensure that the towing vehicle has adequate weight and braking capacity to tow this implement. See towing vehicle’s owner’s manual for towing and braking capacities. Never tow a loaded grain cart over public roads.

Maximum speed of cart should never exceed 20 mph. Do not exceed 10 mph during offhighway travel. Do not exceed 8 mph when cart is fully loaded.

Secure drawbar pin with a locking device and lock tractor drawbar in centered position.

Connect the PTO driveshaft to the tractor.

Secure the transport chain to the chain attaching point on the tractor before towing.

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Use good judgment when transporting equipment on highways. Regulate speed to road conditions and maintain complete control.

It is probable that this cart is taller, wider and longer than the towing tractor. Become aware of and avoid all obstacles and hazards in the travel path of the equipment, such as power lines, ditches, etc.

Slow down before making sharp turns to avoid tipping. Drive slowly over rough ground and side slopes.

NOTE: Always have auger folded back in fi eld transport position when auger is not in use.

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Auger

In-Field Transport Stand

1. Extend auger to the unload position.

2. Move the rest bracket to the outer position and lock into position. Loosen bolts for lock assembly. Fold auger back to transport position making sure it engages the upper auger hook.

3. Tighten bolts for lock assembly.

4. Fold auger out to the unload position.

5. Unlock rest bracket and move to the inner position.

6. Move auger to road transport position.

NOTE: Turn the hydraulic fl ow GPM down on auger fold outlet to decrease the speed of the auger.

Road Travel

Position

Field Travel

Position

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Auger Operation

PTO Driven Auger

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1. Before loading cart or operating auger, verify that the fl ow control door is closed.

2. Choose an area free from obstructions and unfold the auger into the unloading position. Allow suffi cient time for the cylinder to fully engage the two augers.

3. Rotate spout to the most forward position to engage the spout cylinder stroke bracket, then rotate the spout to the desired operating position.

4. Engage the PTO at low RPM; increase tractor PTO RPM to about 1000 rpm.

5. Open the fl ow control door to the desired unloading rate.

NOTE: If overload occurs, stop auger immediately. Close fl ow control door and relieve auger grain pressure by opening clean out door to remove some grain from auger before resuming unload.

6. To slow or stop the grain fl ow, close the fl ow door rather than reducing the tractor

RPM. Close the fl ow door fully when unloading is complete.

8. After PTO has come to a complete stop, fold the auger to the desired auger rest position. Rotate the spout to point rearward.

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Auger Operation (continued)

Coupling The PTO Drive Shaft (FIGS. E1 - E2)

Clean and grease the tractor PTO input connection.

AS-Lock & Push-Pull Lock

1.

Pull locking collar and simultaneously push

PTO drive shaft onto PTO shaft until the locking device engages.

E1 E2

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Chains (FIGS. G1 - G3)

NOTE: The chain is intended to prevent the shield from rotating against non-moving parts and thereby preventing shield damage. A properly installed chain will increase the service life of the shield.

cient articulation of the shaft in all working positions. Care must be taken to be sure that chain does not become entangled with drawbar hitch or other restrictions during operation or transport of machine.

2. The PTO drive shaft must not be suspended from the chain.

G1

G2

G3

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UM 410 Scale Calibration & Set-Up

For scale operation procedures, please refer to the UM410 Scale manual. Below are Calibration and Setup procedures:

To Change the Scale from lbs to kgs

2. To enter Short Form Calibration & Setup press and hold the [ZERO] key, then press the [ON] key and hold them both together until the message displayed is “SETUP”, then let up on the keys.

First message diplayed is “SETUP”.

Next, the actual “SETUP” number is displayed with the far right digit “fl ashing”.

Walking Tandem:

Tracks and Single Wheels with 5 Point Scale: left digit as the “fl ashing digit”.

4. Press the [FIELD] key to increment the

“fl ashing” digit. Change the 1 to 5.

SETUP

128120

127070

527070

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UM 410 Scale Calibration & Set-Up

5. Press the [ON] key to advance to the CAL number.

Walking Tandem:

Tracks and Single Wheels with 5 Point Scale:

When the 1 was changed to a 5 in the “SETUP” number, the CAL number was automatically re-calibrated to kgs.

CAL

40800

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UM 410 Scale Calibration & Set-Up

To Change the Setup & Calibration Numbers

2. To enter Short Form Calibration & Setup press and hold the [ZERO] key, then press the [ON/

OFF] key and hold them both together until the message displayed is “SETUP”, then let up on the keys.

First message diplayed is “SETUP”.

Next, the actual “SETUP” number is displayed with the far right digit “fl ashing”.

3. Press the [ON] key to advance to the CAL number.

SETUP

127070

CAL

Walking Tandem:

Tracks and Single Wheels with 5 Point Scale:

4. Press the [FIELD] key to increment the

“fl ashing” digit to the left.

“fl ashing digit” to the left.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as required.

40800

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UM 410 Scale Calibration & Set-Up

To Change the Setup & Calibration Numbers

2. To enter Setup press and hold the [ZERO] key, then press the [ON] key and hold them both together until the message displayed is

“SETUP”, then let up on the keys.

First message diplayed is “SETUP”.

SETUP

Next, the actual “SETUP” number is displayed with the far right digit “fl ashing”.

127070

127070

(700000#) as the “fl ashing digit”.

4. Press the [FIELD] key to increment the

“fl ashing digit”. Change the 7 to 8 (700000#) or desired higher number.

127080

Downloader Module (Optional)

For Optional Downloader Module operation procedures, please refer to Digi-Star downloader manual or go to Digi-Star’s web site: www.digi-star.com

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UM 520 Scale Calibration & Set-Up

For scale operation procedures, please refer to the UM520 Scale manual. Below are Calibration and Setup numbers:

“SETUP” number:

Walking Tandem:

Tracks:

“CAL” number:

128120

(Spindle = 4.5, Weigh Bar = 3.75)

(Spindle = 5.5, Weigh Bar = 3.75)

(Spindle = 3.75, Weigh Bar = 3.75)

Tracks

(Weigh Bar = 2.875)

40800

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Weather Guard Tarp Operation

Always use adequate caution when operating tarp.

If tarp is covered with snow, it is important to remove snow before operating.

End caps must be free from grain that may be piled on them. Grain should not be heaped higher than end caps.

Tarp should be fully opened when loading and unloading the cart.

Tarp should be fully opened or completely closed during fi eld operation.

NOTE: U-joint may need to be re-indexed on the splined shaft of the roll tube to achieve an ideal tarp tension and that over time it may need to be reajusted.

Procedure

1. Remove the lynch pin from the tube holder/handle bracket weldment.

2. Using both hands, carefully remove the tarp handle weldment from the tube holder/handle bracket weldment.

3. Raise the tarp handle weldment high in the air and at the rear of the box.

4. Roll the tarp to the desired location - fully open or fully closed position.

5. Walk the tarp handle weldment out then back towards the middle to tighten the tarp and position it in the tube holder/handle bracket weldment and re-insert the lynch pin.

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