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Sweep Tractor
Assembly Instructions
PNEG-1597
Date: 02-28-08
PNEG-1597
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General Information A. We reserve the right to improve our product whenever possible and practical to do so. We reserve the right to change, improve, and modify products at any time without obligation to make changes, improvements, and modifications on equipment sold previously. B. The Sweep Tractor has been designed and manufactured to give years of dependable service. The care and maintenance of this machine will affect the satisfaction and service obtained. By observing the instructions a
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Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1 Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Safety Guidelines ............................................................................................................................... 5 Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 6 Chapter 2
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GSI equipment is built to provide many years of dependable service to our customers through durable craftsmanship. st One of the most important aspects of GSI engineering is SAFETY 1 design throughout all product lines. At GSI - Safety is NO ACCIDENT! st That is why GSI is implementing its SAFETY 1 program. Should you ever need guards, shields, safety decals, or owner/operator manuals, simply contact GSI, and we will supply you with them FREE OF CHARGE! While it is our main goal for GSI to b
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1. Safety Safety Guidelines This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and understand. This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing equipment problems. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone operating or working in the area of this equipment of these safety guidelines. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined below. Please read the manual and pay attention to thes
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1. Safety Safety Instructions Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with this equipment. We want to keep you as a customer. This manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some problems which may be encountered by the operator and other personnel. As owner and/or operator, it is your responsibility to know what requirements, hazards and precautions exist, and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment or in the area. Safety prec
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1. Safety Wear Protective Clothing Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate Eye Protection to the job. Remove all jewelry. Gloves Long hair should be tied up and back. Safety glasses should be worn at all times to protect eyes from debris. Steel Toe Boots Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges on plastic or steel parts. Wear steel toe boots to help protect your feet from falling Respirator debris. Tuck in any loose or dangling shoe strings. A respirator may be
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1. Safety General Safety Guidelines A. DO NOT make any alterations to the equipment. Such alterations may produce a very dangerous situation, where SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH may occur. B. This equipment shall be installed in accordance with any regulations or installation codes that are required by law. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made. C. Untrained operators subject themselves and others to SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH. NEVER allow untrained personn
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1. Safety Hazards A. Keep clear of all augers. DO NOT ENTER the bin. B. If you must enter this bin: 1. Shut OFF and lock out all power. 2. Use safety harness and safety line. 3. Station another person outside the bin. 4. Avoid the center of the bin. 5. Wear proper breathing equipment or respirator. C. Failure to heed these warnings will result in serious injury or death. D. Be cautious of Pinch Points. A Pinch Point is a narrow area between two surfaces that is likely to trap or catch objects a
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1. Safety Operator Qualifications A. The User/Operator must be competent and experienced to operate auger equipment. Anyone who works with or around augers must have good common sense in order to be qualified. These persons must also know and meet all other qualifications, such as: i. Any person who has not read and/or does not understand all operation and safety procedures is not qualified to operate any auger systems. ii. Certain regulations apply to personnel operating power machinery. Per
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2. Safety Decals Check components shown below to ensure that the safety decals are in place and in good condition. If a decal cannot be easily read for any reason or has been painted over, replace it immediately. Contact your dealer or the manufacturer to order a replacement decal free of charge. SHEAR POINT Moving parts can crush and cut. Keep hands clear of sprocket and chain. DC-1382 DC-1382 Decals located on outside of chain guards. PNEG-1597 Sweep Tractor Assembly Instructions 11
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3. Assembly Sweep Tractor Assembly 1. Place the tractor frame on plain flat ground and remove the bolts from the tractor frame. 2. Bolt the pillow block bearing to the bearing mount bracket using two (2) 1/2"-13 x 2" hex head cap screws, two (2) flat washers, and two (2) 1/2"-13 serrated flanged nuts. 3. Bolt the bearing mount bracket to the tractor frame using two (2) 1/2"-13 x 1-1/4" flanged bolts and two (2) 1/2"-13 serrated flanged nuts on either side (L.H. and R.H.) of the tractor frame.
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3. Assembly 4. Slide the tractor axle (shaft) through the left side of the pillow block bearing and the lock collars so as to pass through the right side of the pillow block bearing. Make sure the keyway is on the left hand side. NOTE: Do not tighten lock collars. 5. Assemble the 40 tooth sprocket to the tractor axle (shaft) using square key (3/8" x 1-3/4" long). 6. Mount the wheel hub to the tractor axle (shaft) using 3/8"-16 x 2-1/2" hex head cap screw and 3/8"-16 stover lock nut. NOTE: Le
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3. Assembly 7. Assemble the tire securely to the wheel hub using five (5) 1/2"-20 lug nuts. NOTE: Make sure that the tires are assembled on corresponding sides with the help of valve stem, and remove the screws or nails that are present in the tires. The tires are foam filled. The treads of the tires should be in the forward direction. NOTE: Left Hand and Right Hand is determined from the BACK of the tractor frame throughout the manual. Back 1/2"-20 Lug nuts Left Hand Figure 3C 14 PNEG-159
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3. Assembly 8. Bolt the shield bracket weldment to the front of the tractor frame using two (2) 3/8"-16 x 3-1/2" hex head cap screws, two (2) 3/8" flat washers (only on the bottom slot of the weldment) and two (2) nuts. 3/8"-16 x 3-1/2" Hex head cap screws 3/8" Flat washers Figure 3D PNEG-1597 Sweep Tractor Assembly Instructions 15
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3. Assembly 9. Bolt the four (4) 5/8"-11 x 6" threaded rods to the tractor frame using one (1) 5/8"-11 hex nut for each rod. 5/8"-11 x 6" Threaded rods Figure 3E 10. Place one (1) 5/8"-11 hex nut onto each rod in a temporary position. These will hold the motor plate in place. 5/8"-11 x 6" Threaded rods 5/8"-11 Hex nuts Figure 3F 16 PNEG-1597 Sweep Tractor Assembly Instructions
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3. Assembly 11. Mount the motor to the gear box plate using four (4) 3/8"-16 x 1" flanged bolts, then place over the threaded rods, resting on the hex nuts. 3/8"-16 x 1" Flanged bolts Gear motor assembly 5/8"-11 x 6" Threaded rods 5/8"-11 Hex nuts Figure 3G PNEG-1597 Sweep Tractor Assembly Instructions 17
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3. Assembly 12. Mount the gear box plate and motor assembly to the 5/8"-11 x 6" threaded rod installed to the tractor frame using four (4) 5/8"-11 hex nuts. Gear motor assembly 5/8"-11 x 6" Threaded rods 5/8"-11 Hex nuts Figure 3H 18 PNEG-1597 Sweep Tractor Assembly Instructions
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3. Assembly 13. Assemble the 13 tooth sprocket to the motor shaft using square key (1/4" x 1" long). 14. Install the roller chain around the sprockets. Adjust the position of the tractor axle (shaft) if necessary so as to align the chain correctly. Tighten the chain as required by adjusting the nuts on the 5/8"-11 x 6" threaded rod. NOTE: Tighten bearing lock collar. 1/4" x 1" Square key 13 Tooth sprocket Roller chain Figure 3I PNEG-1597 Sweep Tractor Assembly Instructions 19
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3. Assembly 15. Install the top chain guard assembly to the tractor frame using four (4) hex bolts. Slide the bottom chain guard assembly through the slot on the top chain guard and secure tightly using 3/8"-16 x 3/4" flanged bolt. Chain guard top assembly Chain guard bottom assembly 3/8"-16 x 3/4" Flanged bolt Figure 3J 20 PNEG-1597 Sweep Tractor Assembly Instructions
