Adjusting Main Drive Chain

To ensure that all slack is removed from chain, close gate and engage PTO a few seconds. Shut off tractor engine.

Adjust tension of main drive chain (A) as follows:

Loosen idler mounting nut (B) and lock nut (C).

Screw in adjusting screw (D) until a slack of 6 to 25 mm (1/4 to 1 in.) on the strand opposite the idler is reached.

On Baler Without Cleaning Auger:

Tighten idler mounting nut (B) to 81 N·m (60 lb-ft), then slightly tighten lock nut (C).

On Baler With Cleaning Auger:

Tighten idler mounting nut (B) to 163 N·m (120 lb-ft), then slightly tighten lock nut (C).

Engage PTO a few seconds.

Check the chain deflection. Repeat adjustment if necessary.

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Baler without cleaning auger

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Baler with cleaning auger


A-Main drive chain
B-Idler mounting nut
C-Lock nut
D-Adjusting screw

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