MacDon CA25 OM - Manual (Page 162)

SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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Revision B
8.12.4.4 Drive Chain Replacement: Double
Reel
a. Lower header and reel, shut down combine,
and remove key from ignition.
b. Remove reel drive upper cover. Refer to
previous section.
c. Remove three screws (A), and remove lower
cover (B).
d. Release tension on chain (C). Refer to
previous section.
e. The endless chain (C) can be replaced by:
 Method 1: Disconnecting the Reel Drive
OR
 Method 2: Breaking the Chain.
Method 1 is preferred because the chain
integrity is not affected.
Method 1: Disconnecting the Reel Drive
1. Support inboard end of right reel with a
front end loader and nylon slings (or
equivalent set-up).
IMPORTANT
To avoid damaging or denting
center tube, support reel as close as
possible to the end disc.
2. Remove four bolts (D) attaching reel tube to
U-joint (E).
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E
D
B
A
UNRELATED PARTS HIDDEN FOR CLARITY
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