Wheatheart Portable Drive Over Pit - Manual (Page 36)

7. M AINTENANCE W HEATHEART - P ORTABLE D RIVE O VER P IT
7.1. F LUIDS & L UBRICANTS 10" & 13"
36 30686 R0
Figure 7.2 Hopper Drive Chains
2. Adjust the chain slack.
• Loosen idler sprockets.
• Reposition idler sprockets until chain slack is adequate. If idler sprockets
run out of travel, remove a link from the chain.
3. Oil the chain with appropriate lubricant.
4. Replace drive-over plates and any other guards that were removed.
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RIVE
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HAIN
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1. Maintain 1/4” (0.64 cm) - 1/2” (1.27 cm) chain deflection for the drive chain. To
adjust, loosen the bolts on top bearing in the upper drive housing, adjust
chain to proper tension, and re-tighten the bolts.
NOTICE
Improperly adjusted drive chain will result in premature
wear and failure.