16.Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control mounting bracket using a 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolt, two nylon washers and a 1/4" hex lock nut as shown in figure 8. Tighten carefully. The flow control arm should be snug, but should pivot with no more than a slight resistance.

17.Assemble the vinyl grip. See figure 8.

VYNIL GRIP

 

FLOW

FLOW CONTROL

MOUNTING

CONTROL

BRACKET

ARM

 

1/4" x 3/4"

HEX BOLT

1/4" HEX

LOCK 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

PIN

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

FLOW

CONTROL

ROD

SLOT

FLOW

CONTROL

LINK

FIGURE 9

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 1-1/2" 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 1-1/2"

HEX BOLT

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

FIGURE 11

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