Current Tools Omni 747 - Chain Tension Inspection and Adjustment

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS — CONTINUED
3. To inspect REAR #40 chain tension:
• Check chain tension after an initial break-in period of 2 - 3 hours of
use and tighten per the instructions below. See Figure 32.
Thereafter, inspect monthly.
• Remove the chain guard by taking out the 2 mounting screws.
• Loosen 8 bolts ( 4 on top and 4 on bottom ) that hold the gear box
in position.
• To tighten chain, move the gear box to the left and re-tighten bolts.
• For correct tension, chain should deflect approximately
1
⁄8".
NOTE: Be sure to keep the gear box and motor in line with the bender.
• Grease chain periodically with a good quality MP grease.
Access to the gearbox sprocket
is possible by removing access
door as shown.
Figure 32
DRIVE STUDS
BENDING SHOE
(2 LARGE AND 2 SMALL)
4 BOLTS TOP AND
4 BOLTS BOTTOM
CHAIN GUARD
GEARBOX