Adjust Lower Drive Roll Chain

E67218
E67218-UN-07AUG12

450M and 550M Shown

E83536
E83536-UN-15JUN17

450M and 550M with Cleaning Auger Shown

A - Idler Sprocket Nut

B - Dimension, 10—16 mm (3/8—5/8 in)


    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 left-hand side door.

  2. To adjust idler sprocket on 450M and 550M:

    • Loosen idler sprocket nut (A).
    • Adjust the idler sprocket to meet total mid-span chain deflection (B) specifications.

      Mid-Span DeflectionDistance10—16 mm (3/8—5/8 in)

    • Remove one or two links when idler sprocket is within last 10 mm (3/8 in) of slot travel.
    • Tighten idler nut (A) to specification.

      Idler NutTorque163 N·m (120 lb·ft)


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