MacDon A40-D Pull-Type - Manual (Page 74)

SECTION 6 OPERATION
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Revision F
6.17.4.2 Auger Vertical Adjustment: A30-D
CAUTION
To prevent accidental movement of
windrower, place all controls in NEUTRAL or
in PARK, engage park brake (if applicable),
shut off engine, and remove key.
a. Open LH endshield.
b. Loosen auger drive chain (A) as follows:
1. Loosen nut (B) on idler sprocket support.
2. Turn adjuster bolt (C) to loosen chain (A).
c. Loosen four nuts (D).
d. Loosen jam nut on the two adjuster bolts (E),
and turn the two adjuster bolts (E) to adjust
auger vertical position.
e. Tighten jam nut, and four nuts (D).
f. Tighten auger drive chain (A) as follows:
1. Turn adjuster bolt (C) to achieve 1/4 in.
(6 mm) slack at mid-span of chain (A).
2. Tighten nut (B) on idler sprocket support.
3. Rotate auger, and check chain for slack at
tightest point. Readjust position of idler
sprocket to achieve required slack.
g. Open RH endshield.
h. Loosen reel drive belts (E) as follows:
1. Loosen nuts (G).
2. Loosen jam nut on adjuster bolt (H), and
turn adjuster bolt (H) to loosen reel drive
belts (F).
i. Loosen nuts (J).
j. Loosen jam nuts on the two adjuster bolts (K),
and turn the two adjuster bolts (K) to adjust
auger vertical position.
k. Tighten nuts (J), and jam nuts.
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G
F
H
C
B
A
D
E
J
F
K