Adjust Pickup Drive Chains (MegaWide™ HC2 Feed System)

    To ensure that all slack is removed from chains;

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

    Open side doors.



  2. Right-Hand Side:

    1. Remove shield (A).



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      A - Idler Spring

      B - Chain

      Check the distance between the hooks on spring (A). If the distance is less than specifications, remove one link from chain (B).

      Idler Spring Hook-to-HookDistance384 mm (15-1/8 in)



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      A - Chain

      B - Chain Retainer

      Check distance between the chain (A) and the chain retainer (B). If distance is not within specifications, adjust chain retainer.

      Chain-to-Chain RetainerDistance3—6 mm (1/8—1/4 in)

    4. Install shield.



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      A - Rotor Drive Idler Spring

      B - Steel Gauge

      C - Lock Nut (2 used)

      Check the length of the idler spring (A). Adjust the spring to match the steel gauge (B) by tightening or loosening the lock nuts (C).

  3. Left-Hand Side:

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      A - Shield

      B - Latch (2 used)

      Unsnap the latches (B) and remove the shield (A).



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      A - Spring

      B - Steel Gauge

      C - Lock Nut (2 used)

      Adjust the spring (A) length to match the steel gauge (B) by tightening or loosening the lock nuts (C).

  4. Replace the shield.

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