Aligning Jackshaft Couplers-51 cm (20 in.) Row Machine
1.
Unfold machine, completely lower to ground and pull forward slightly to engage drives.
2.
If surfaces do not align from side to side, proceed as follows.
a.
Measure distance between tomahawk bases.
b.
If tomahawk bases are not within ±3 mm (±1/8 in.) of specification, remove cotter pins (B).
Specification
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Tomahawk Separation
-Distance
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44.5 mm
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(1 3/4 in.)
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c.
Transfer washers (C), as needed, from one side of shaft to the other until tomahawks are within specifications.
d.
Install cotter pins.
NOTE:
Chains may have to be removed to rotate shafts.
3.
Rotate tomahawks by hand and observe alignment of flat surfaces (A). Tomahawk surfaces should align to within 3 mm (1/8 in.) throughout full rotation.
A-Flat Surfaces
B-Cotter Pins
C-Washers
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