4auger drive, Auger drive chain, Lubricating auger drive chain – MacDon PW8 Pick-Up Header User Manual

Page 121: Auger drive, 4 auger drive, Danger

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

5. Reinstall cover (B), and tighten the three bolts (A) along

lower edge of cover.

Figure 4.59

6. Close left endshield. Refer to Section:

3.3.2 Closing

LH Endshield, page 26

.

4.6.4

Auger Drive

The auger is chain driven through a driveline that is connected to the combine feeder house shaft, and depends on
the operating speed of the combine.

The auger speed range can be changed by changing the auger drive sprocket. Refer to

Installing Drive Sprocket,

page 121

.

Access the auger drive by opening the left endshield.

Auger Drive Chain

Lubricating Auger Drive Chain

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

.

Figure 4.60: Endshield

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Revision A

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