Par-Kan Grain-Weigh GW200A User manual

GW200A USER’S MANUAL
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Read User’s Manual Completely Prior to Operating, Towing, or Servicing Wagon
Par-Kan Company Phone: [phone]
2915 West 900 South Phone: [phone]
Silver Lake, IN 46982 Fax: [phone]
Contact: Sales Department
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.par-kan.com

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GW200A
CUSTOMER: __________________________________
SERIAL # _____________________________________
V.I.N. _________________________________________

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Page 2 .............................................Product Information
Page 3……………………………… ..Table of Contents
Page 4……………………….............Warranty
Page 5 .............................................Approximate Cart Dimensions
Page 6………………………………...Reporting Safety Defects
Page 7.………………………………..General Specifications & Features
Page 8 ............................................. Safety Precautions
Page 9 .............................................Operating Procedures
Page 10 ...........................................Maintenance & Seasonal Check Lists
Page 11 ...........................................Operation of Maintenance Meter
Page 12-13......................................Trouble Shooting
Page 14 ...........................................Weigh Bar Replacement
Page 15-23......................................Replacement Parts Listing
Page 24-27......................................Electrical Schematic
Page 28-30......................................Hydraulic System
Page 31 ...........................................Towing Safety
Page 32-33......................................Shurco Replacement Parts
Page 34 ...........................................Digi-Star Procedure
Page 35 ...........................................Contact Infomation
User Manual’s
-Briggs & Stratton® Operator/Owner Manual -Digi-Star EZ2500 Operators Manual
-Shurco Owner’s Manual -Axis Products Speed Rating
Note: This manual supersedes any other information supplied by Par-Kan Company before this date, and is good only for serial numbers listed in the
manual.
Grain-Weigh 200A Manual Table of Contents

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Par-Kan Company - Grain Weigh Division
Model GW-200A One Year Warranty
Par-Kan Company’s Grain-Weigh Equipment is warranted to the original pur-
chaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year
from the date of purchase as dated on Grain-Weigh’s original invoice.
Par-Kan Company will replace during the warranty period, subject to an exami-
nation by an authorized representative of Par-Kan Company, any warranted part which
proves defective in material and/or workmanship under normal installation, use, and
service. Parts must be returned, and transportation charges prepaid to our factory.
Any changes to the Grain Weigh equipment as a result of modifications, misuse,
abuse, neglect, accident, vandalism, fire, flood, other acts of God, or improper installa-
tion will void this warranty.
If Grain-Weigh receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, Grain
-Weigh will either, at its option, repair or replace products which prove to be defective.
Other manufacturer’s warranties may apply for parts purchased by Grain-Weigh. Grain
-Weigh makes no other warranty, either expressed or implied, with respect to this prod-
uct. Any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from any breach of war-
ranty are specifically excluded hereunder.
Manufacturer’s Warranties:
Axis Axles, 1 Year Warranty
Digi-Star Indicator, 3 Year Warranty
Briggs & Stratton® 18 H.P. Vanguard Engine, 3 Year Warranty

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Grain-Weigh 200A Dimensions

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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Par-Kan.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Par-Kan.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or Write to: NHTSA, US Department of Trans-
portation, 1200 New Jersey SE, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
Reporting Safety Defects

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Grain-Weigh 200A General Specifications & Features
1. Digi-Star Indicator Model EZ2500 – 2 lb. increment.
2. Briggs & Stratton®, 18 HP Vanguard Engine With Electric Start (Pull start backup system.)
3. 14,000 lb. Axis Tandem axle.
4. ST235//80 R16, 8-Bolt Tires
5. Capacity: 200 Bushels.
6. Hydraulically Driven
7. 2-5/16” Ball Coupler – rated at 14,000 lbs.
8. Standard Cart Has an Approximate Empty Weight of 3,340 lbs. without options.
9. Tongue Jack with Swivel Wheel
10. Vehicle Hitch MUST be Rated at 14,000 lbs.
11. 6-1/2 Gallon Plastic Gasoline Tank With Vent Cap.
12. 1/8” Steel or Poly Cup Auger Flighting
13. 14,000 lb Towing Capacity Maximum

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Grain Weigh 200A Safety Precautions
1. Observe all safety precautions listed in this manual
2. No Riders
3. Stand Clear of all moving parts while in operation.
4. Make no adjustments while cart is running.
5. Cart can be loaded without being attached but should be level while loading.
6. Do not touch or allow unit to come in contact with overhead electrical wires.
7. Gasoline tank should not be filled while engine is running or hot.
8. Auger “run switch” must be in “off” position while raising or lowering auger.
9. Consult the Briggs & Stratton engine manual for operating instructions.
10. Do not operate Briggs & Stratton® Engine over 3,000 RPM.
11. Do not transport with auger in raised position.
12. Proper height to top of 2-5/16” ball hitch on towing vehicle should not exceed recommend-
ed allowance.
13. Do not load in excess of tire manufacturer ratings for either the GW-200A cart or the towing
vehicle.
14. Towing vehicle should be of adequate capacity.
15. Do not exceed highway speeds while towing unit.
16. The total cart weight should not exceed 14,000 lbs.
17. Wheel lug nuts must be tight
18. Never enter the bin at any time.
19. Be aware of all information, caution, warning, and danger signs on the unit.
20. Be aware of hot hydraulic fluid in case of a hydraulic line break.
21. Below 10 degrees F., change the hydraulic oil to SAE 5W30 motor oil.
22. The operation of this cart must comply with all federal and state laws.
23. In order to be below 85 decibels operator must stand 15 feet away from engine.

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Grain-Weigh 200A Operating Procedures
1. Check engine oil and fuel before starting engine.
2. Run engine and hydraulic system to pre-warm before loading system.
3. Refer to the Digi-Star Operators Manual for details on the key functions for the Model
EZ2500 Indicator.
4. Digi-Star system will shut down if turned on prior to starting engine.
5. Receive grain.
6. Record weight data for yield comparison if desired.
7. Move auger to “up” position for unloading grain.
8. Turn on auger.
9. Increase engine rpm to 3,000 rpm.
10. Open inside unloading door.
11. Transfer grain to receiving vehicle and record weight data for yield comparison if desired
for seed tendering.
12. Decrease engine rpm to idle throttle.
13. Turn off auger, and close unloading door.
14. Move auger to “down” or “storage” position for transporting.
15. Await next load to receive, weigh, and transfer.
16. Bulk seed handling: Run Briggs and Stratton engine at 1,800 rpm with door half open and
keep seed tube full of grain for minimal seed damage.
17. Always clean out bin and auger after using treated seed.

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Grain-Weigh 200A Maintenance & Storage
Daily Check List:
-Check engine oil level (do not overfill)
-Fill gas tank for daily operation.
-Check for oil leaks.
-Check hydraulic oil level (SAE 10W30, do not overfill.)
-Fill 80% full (9.5 gallons)
-Total Capacity: 12 gallons
-Inspect for loose bolts.
-Inspect and check that lights are working properly.
-Inspect safety chains for deformed or damaged components.
-Grease top auger bearing.
-Tire pressure should be 80 psi cold.
-Check and inspect for loose wheel lug nuts.
Seasonal Check List:
Inspect and pack wheel bearings.
Clean battery terminals.
Grease top auger hinge plate pin every 50 hours of operation.
Check Digi-Star Indicator for proper operation. (See Digi-Star Operators manual.)
Service Briggs & Stratton engine. (See Briggs & Stratton manual.)
Empty gas tank for seasonal storage.
Change hydraulic filter after first 50 hrs. Thereafter every 300 hrs of operation.
Maintenance meter flashes every 25 hours. Consult Briggs & Stratton Manual for service
schedule.
Wash and wax to maintain powder coat finish.
Check all fasteners for tightness