Feeder House Conveyor Chain—Adjusting

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A - Washer

B - Embossment

C - Nut

D - Washer

E - Gauge

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 washer (D) is between end of gauge (E) and bottom of step.

  • NOTE: Check tension on both sides every 25 hours for the first 100 hours.
    Check tension on both sides every 100 hours. Adjust when any part of washer is beyond 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.

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