User Manual

SECTION 6 OPERATION
169000 / 169040 73 Revision E
l. Check reel drive chain tension. Total chain
slack at (K) should be 1/4 in. (6 mm).
If necessary, adjust as follows:
1. Loosen bolt (M) on sprocket and jam nut on
adjuster bolt (N).
2. Turn adjuster bolt (N) to move idler sprocket
downward until chain slack is achieved as
above.
3. Rotate auger, and check chain for slack at
tightest point. Re-adjust position of idler
sprocket to achieve required slack.
4. Tighten jam nut at (N) and bolt (M) on
sprocket. Re-check tension.
m. Close shields before engaging header.
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N
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