Adjusting Gatherer Chain Flights

Gathering chains are assembled at the factory with the chain flights (A) staggered between one another.

IMPORTANT: Be careful to avoid rocks and other obstructions in the row when running gatherers close to the ground.

1. Remove center shield.


A-Chain Flights

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2. Turn nut (A) until it is against leg of idler support strap (B).

3. Loosen bolt (C) until nut (D) disengages.


A-Nut
B-Strap
C-Bolt
D-Nut

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4. Lift chain off sprocket (A) and rotate chain until flights (B) are uniformly spaced.

5. Turn bolt (C) into nut (D) and tighten bolt until a 4.8 mm (3/16-in.) maximum space between spacer tube (E) and washer (F).

6. Screw nut (G) tight against idler assembly.


A-Sprocket
B-Flights
C-Bolt
D-Nut
E-Tube
F-Washer
G-Nut

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