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Auger drive sprockets, Removing driven sprocket, Danger – MacDon PW8 Pick-Up Header User Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

Auger Drive Sprockets

Removing Driven Sprocket

DANGER

Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason. A child or even
a pet could engage an idling machine.

1. Lower header to ground, shut down combine, and

remove key from ignition.

2. Open left endshield (A). Refer to Section:

3.3.1

Opening LH Endshield, page 25

. If more access is

required, remove endshield. Refer to Section:

4.5.1

Removing LH Endshield, page 93

.

Figure 4.68

3. Remove drive chain. Refer to

Removing Auger Drive

Chain, page 114

.

4. Remove the three hex bolts (A) from tapered bushing

(D) in sprocket (C) with a 16 mm wrench.

5. Reinstall two of the bolts (A) into the threaded holes (B)

in the tapered bushing (D).

6. Turn bolts into tapered bushing equal amounts in

half-turn increments, until the tapered bushing (D)
is loose.

7. Remove tapered bushing (D) and sprocket (C)

from shaft.

8. Retain keys from driveshaft and tapered bushing.

9. Clean and inspect components.

Replace worn or

damaged parts.

Figure 4.69

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