16.Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control mounting bracket using a 1/4" x 1" hex bolt, two nylon washers and a 1/4" nylock nut as shown in figure 8. Tighten the nut until the flow control arm pivots with a slight resistance.
17.Assemble the vinyl grip. See figure 8.
VINYL GRIP
FLOW | FLOW CONTROL |
MOUNTING | |
CONTROL | BRACKET |
ARM |
|
1/4" x 1"
HEX BOLT
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT
(2)NYLON WASHERS
FIGURE 8
18.Place a 5/16" flat washer onto the end of the flow control rod. Insert the end of the rod through the slot in the flow control mounting bracket and through the hole in the flow control link. Secure with a 3/32" x 3/4" cotter pin. See figure 9.
3/32"
COTTER
19.Hook the free end of the flow control rod through the hole in the slide gate bracket located near the bottom of the hopper. See figure 10.
FIGURE 10
20.Assemble the flow control mounting bracket to the hitch tube using two 1/4" x 2" hex bolts, six 5/16" flat washers and two 1/4" hex lock nuts as shown in figure 11. Do not tighten at this time.
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET
1/4" x 2"
HEX BOLT
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
PIN
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
1/4" HEX
SLOT
FLOW
CONTROL
LINK
FIGURE 9
LOCK NUT
FIGURE 11
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