Model 40 Adjustable Wheel Center Instructions

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Setting Wheel Centers on Model 40 High Clearance Adjustable Axle The model 40 HCAT spreader has great versatility. The farmer can have multiple row widths for different crops yet have the flexibility to use a single spreader on them all. Adjustable axles allow wheel centers to be set to: 72 inch, 76 inch, 80 inch, 92 inch, 120 inch This is accomplished by mirror image axle tubes with holes pre-drilled for the different settings. These axle tubes cannot be installed backwards or upside down due to the trailer construction. Axle tube with hub & tire installed in trailer side view Axle tube with hub installed in trailer without tire Each axle tubes is secured with 2 bolt assemblies. The bolts should be change yearly. The washers are manufactured by NCI specifically for this equipment. Do NOT substitute a different type of washer! 1 When inserting bolt assembly, bolt head is down, underneath the spreader. Add one washer. 3 Insert the bolt through the holes in the axle leg. 2 Place another washer on the axle frame. Secure with the lock nut Bolt head and washer are seated into trailer frame underneath the spreader when properly installed. © 2015 Newton Crouch Inc. This information is the property of Newton Crouch Inc. and is loaned confidentially for the sole use of our customer. It must not be used in any way detrimental to our interest or shared with outside parties. Technical Tips/Dry/Model 40 Adjustable Wheel Centers Revised 4.22.2015 1 Wheel Center Exposed Axle Holes Visible in Tube Exposed Axle 72 inch 8 ¾ inch None 76 inch 10 ½ inch None 80 inch 12 ¾ inch 1 92 inch 17 ⅞ inch 3 120 inch 31 ¼ inch 4 BOTH AXLES MUST HAVE THE SAME WHEEL CENTER SETTING! Under no circumstance should the wheel centers be unequal. When changing wheel centers, you should verify the measurements on the exposed axle tube. This is critical to differentiate between 72” and 76” wheel centers 31¼” 120” 72” 76” 80” 92” This photo shows a Wheel Center setting of 120”. Note the measurement of the exposed axle tube and the number of holes visible. NCI keeps records for all equipment manufactured.  These records are stored by serial number and will have complete information on your equipment as built.  It will not reflect any changes made by the purchaser or other alterations.  There may be differences in replacement part numbers due to technical improvements or changes in vendors / vendor supplies. 3 Locations to Serve You Griffin, GA - 800-241-1350 Before you call NCI for technical assistance, know the serial number from your equipment located on the left side rail on the unit. Albany, GA - 800-624-7931 Sebring, FL - 877-605-0273 © 2015 Newton Crouch Inc. This information is the property of Newton Crouch Inc. and is loaned confidentially for the sole use of our customer. It must not be used in any way detrimental to our interest or shared with outside parties. Technical Tips/Dry/Model 40 Adjustable Wheel Centers Revised 4.22.2015 2