Great Plains 3S-4000F Operator Manual - Manual (Page 84)

80 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
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Gauge Wheels
Refer to Figure 89
After several hours of drill use, check gauge wheel
spindle nuts to see that they are tight.
If nuts are loose, back off jam nut . Tighten spindle
nut to seat bearings and set rolling resistance. Torque
jam nut to 40 foot-pounds. Crimp lock washer tabs
onto jam nut.
Drive System Maintenance
Refer to Figure 90 and Figure 91
For proper operation and to prevent downtime and repair,
keep drive chains properly adjusted and lubricated.
Regularly check drive chains for excess slack and wear.
Adjust idlers to remove any excess slack from chains.
Note: Be sure chain is installed with the chain connector
link retainer towards the centerline and the clip
opening (split end) is facing the opposite way of the
chain travel.
Figure 89
Drive Chains and Idlers
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Figure 90
Drive Chains and Idlers
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Figure 91
Drive Chains and Idlers
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