Adjusting Pickup Drive Chains-MegaWide Pickup

To ensure that all slack is removed from chains;

  • Close gate and engage PTO a few seconds.
  • Stop tractor engine and remove key.

1. Open side doors.

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2. Right-Hand Side;

a. Remove shield (A).


A-Shield

E48480

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b. Check distance between hooks on spring (A). If distance is less than specifications, flip/replace idler block (B) or remove one link from chain (C).

Specification

Main Drive Chain Idler Spring Hook-to-Hook -Distance 384 mm (15-1/8 in.)

c. Install shield.


A-Idler Spring
B-Idler Block
C-Main Drive Chain

E51063

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3. Left-Hand Side;

a. Loosen cap screws (A and C).

b. Lift up on rear of shield (B) and slide toward front of machine to remove.


A-Cap Screw
B-Shield
C-Cap Screw

E48160

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c. If bottom of chain is contacting top of chain, remove one link from chain (B).

d. Install shield and tighten cap screws.

4. Close side doors.


A-Idler Spring
B-Drive Chain

E48707

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