MacDon A40-D Pull-Type - Manual (Page 75)

SECTION 6 OPERATION
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l. Check reel drive chain tension. Total chain slack
at (K) should be 1/4 in. (6 mm). If necessary,
adjust as follows:
1. Loosen bolt (M) on sprocket, and jam nut on
adjuster bolt (N).
2. Turn adjuster bolt (N) to move idler sprocket
downward until chain slack is achieved
as above.
3. Rotate auger, and check chain for slack at
tightest point. Readjust position of idler
sprocket to achieve required slack.
4. Tighten jam nut at (N), and bolt (M) on
sprocket. Recheck tension.
m. Close shields before engaging header.
6.17.4.3 Auger Fore-Aft Adjustment: A40-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 four nuts (A).
c. Loosen jam nut on adjuster bolt (B), and turn
bolt (B) to adjust auger fore-aft position.
d. Tighten jam nut.
e. Tighten nuts (A).
f. Open RH endshield.
g. Loosen four nuts (C).
h. Loosen jam nut on adjuster bolt (D), and turn
bolt (D) to adjust auger fore-aft position.
i. Tighten jam nut.
j. Tighten nuts (C).
k. Close shields before engaging header.
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B
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