Operator`s manual

SECTION 10. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

Form 169006 161 Revision D

10.9.2 Auger Drive Chain Adjustment

The auger is driven from adapter drive system by

a sprocket that is attached to side of the auger.

To adjust chain tension, proceed as follows:

CAUTION

Stop engine, and remove key from ignition

before leaving Operator's seat for any reason.

A child or even a pet could engage an idling

machine.

a. Detach combine from adapter. Refer to Section 7

HEADER ATTACHMENT/DETACHMENT.

b. Loosen nut (A), and remove clip (B) and cover

(C).

c. Loosen bolt (D) on idler sprocket.

d. Rotate auger in reverse to take up slack in lower

strand of chain (E).

e. Push idler sprocket down to eliminate remaining

slack in upper strands.

f. Rotate auger back and forth to check slack, and

repeat above step if necessary. A slight amount

of slack is acceptable.

NOTE

Do not use excessive force on idler to

tighten chain.

g. Tighten idler bolt (D), and torque to 150 ft·lbf

(203 N·m).

h. Re-install cover (C) with clip (B), and tighten nut

(A).