Tailings Elevator Paddle Chain—Adjusting

H62185-UN-13JAN00

A - Nuts (4 Used)

B - Nuts

Remove nuts from bearing cover.

Loosen nuts (A) and use nuts (B) to adjust chain. Move bearing carrier downward to tighten chain.

Elevator chain is adjusted properly when lower end of chain can be slid side-to-side on sprocket but cannot be pulled away from sprocket. When chain loosens up to 6 mm (1/4 in.) from sprocket, readjust chain. After a period of use, it may be necessary to remove a half link to adjust tailings elevator chain correctly.