Gearbox oil level, Notice – Wheatheart X Series 13 Augers User Manual
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7. M
AINTENANCE
W
HEATHEART
- X13 S
ERIES
A
UGERS
7.3. M
AINTENANCE
P
ROCEDURES
X1374, X1384, X1394
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30787 R1
b. For the Hopper: loosen the 2 bolts of the flighting bearing on the side that
needs adjustment and set the chain slack (Figure 7.6).
Figure 7.6 Hopper Chain Drive
If the chain can’t be tightened enough, remove a link from the chain. If the chain
will not fit with one link removed, add a half link to the chain and replace.
4. Lightly oil the chain.
7.3.8. G
EARBOX
O
IL
L
EVEL
A
CCESSING
G
EARBOX
Upper Gearbox
• Flip up safety discharge door or open
round service door and service gearbox
as required.
Lower Gearbox
• Open round service door and service
gearbox as required.
C
HECKING
O
IL
L
EVEL
1. Remove
oil
filler
plug as shown in Figure
7.7.
2. Make sure the gearbox is half full (center of cross shaft) and free of foreign
objects. Gearbox should be level when checking or refilling. Do not overfill.
NOTICE
Improper adjustment of chain will result in
premature wear.
Note:
Figure 7.7 Oil Filler Location