Adjusting Pickup Drive Chains (MegaWide Plus 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.

2. Right-Hand Side;

a. Remove shield (A).


A-Shield

E48480

AG,OUO6059,53 -19-07NOV08-1/4

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

AG,OUO6059,53 -19-07NOV08-2/4

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

AG,OUO6059,53 -19-07NOV08-3/4

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

AG,OUO6059,53 -19-07NOV08-4/4