User Manual

WHEATHEART - X13 SERIES AUGERS 7. MAINTENANCE
X1374, X1384, X1394 7.3. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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7.3.7. BOOT AND HOPPER CHAIN DRIVE SERVICING
1. Remove chain cover plate from the boot or hopper.
2. Check chain slack.
• Chain slack is checked at the midpoint of the longest span. It should be no
more than 1/4” (6 mm).
Note: The Hopper has 2 chains, 1 for each flighting.
3. Adjust the chain slack.
a. For the Boot: loosen the 4 bolts of the lower bearing and adjust the chain
slack (Figure 7.5).
Figure 7.5 Boot Chain Drive
If the chain can’t be tightened enough, remove a link from the chain. If the chain
will not fit with one link removed, add a half link to the chain and replace.
DANGER
Rotating parts hazard:
• Fingers, hands, feet, hair, clothing, and
accessories can become caught or drawn
into the pinch point.
• Shut off and disable power source before
adjusting or servicing.
• DO NOT operate with guards removed or
modified.
• Keep away from rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing or
items that could become caught.
Note: