Feeder House Conveyor Chain-Adjusting

Remove feeder house shields on both sides.

One offset link on each chain strand must be removed when washer (A) aligns with inner edge of front embossment (B) as shown.

Tighten nut (C) on both sides of feeder house until rear portion of washer (D) aligns with gauge notch (E).

  • Check tension on both sides every 100 hours. Adjust when washer is at end of gauge.
  • Out-of-round sprockets or drum and bent shafts can cause chain tension to be uneven, too tight, or too loose.
  • Excessive chain tension causes shaft and bearing failures.

Install feeder house side shields.


A-Washer
B-Embossment
C-Nut
D-Washer
E-Gauge Notch

H94329
H94336

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