Land Pride Powered Rakes PR1672 - Manual (Page 17)

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Section 3: Adjustments
6/12/13 PR1660, PR1672 & PR1690 Powered Rakes 314-216M
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Drive Chain Adjustment
Refer to Figure 3-4:
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CAUTION
BEFORE any maintenance is performed, lower the Powered
Rake to the ground, stop tractor engine, and remove ignition
key. DO NOT make maintenance adjustments while tractor is
running.
1. Check chain tension by removing 1/4" x 5/8" hex
bolts (#4), lockwashers (#9), and access cover (#2)
from the chain case.
2. Inspect chain for tightness and excess wear.
Replace worn out chains. See “Sprocket and Chain
Replacement” on page 16.
3. Tension a loose chain by turning the take-up bolt (#5)
clockwise. Don’t over tension. See note below.
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4. Turn tension roller several turns and observe the
chain to make sure everything is working properly.
5. Apply 1/8" bead of Land Pride No. 821-049C sealant
on the surface of the main cover (#1) in location
where the access cover (#2) contacts the main cover
(#1). Reinstall access cover (#2) and secure with
lockwashers (#9) and 1/4"-20 x 5/8" GR5 hex
bolts (#4). Torque hex bolts to correct torque.
Drive Chain Adjustment
Figure 3-4
NOTE: Do not over tension roller chain. Roller chain
should be tightened with a slight amount of slack. A
chain tensioned too tight will increase sprocket and
chain wear.
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End Plates
Refer to Figure 3-5:
End plates (#1) & (#2) are utilized to collect rocks and
debris in front of the roller for the purpose of distributing
material over low areas. They can be removed and
stored on the right-hand side of the rake by removing the
linch pins (#3) containing the plates and reposition the
plates on top side of the right end of the rake as shown
below. Secure by reinserting the linch pins (#3).
End Plates (Shown in stored position)
Figure 3-5
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