Timing Gathering Belts

To properly grip crop stalks, the gathering belts must be kept in time.

Whenever an obstruction is encountered, causing the slip clutch to slip, check gathering belt timing.

Loosen nut (A) and back off bolt (B) to loosen gathering belt.

Reposition belt on sprockets so the lug attachment link (C) of the chain is centered between the attachment links (D) of the mating chain within specification.

Specification

Mating Chain -Distance 9.6 mm (3/8 in.)

Tighten bolt (B) until specified force applied to the drive chain midway between the drive and idler sprockets will deflect the belt to specification.

Specification

Chain -Force 90 N (20 lb)
Chain -Deflection 13-15 mm (1/2-1 in.)

Tighten nut (A).

H63293
H63326


A-Nut
B-Bolt
C-Lug Attachment Link
D-Attachment Links

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