Paddle Blades
The paddle blades need to be replaced when damaged.
(Figure 5-23)
Engine must be turned off and the
wheels blocked to prevent motion when servicing the
machine.
Replace the paddle blade as follows:
1. Turn off engine and block the wheels to prevent
movement while working on the machine.
2. Clean the area around the paddle blade.
3. Remove the four plow bolts and nuts securing the
paddle blade to the chain assembly. Remove the
paddle blade..
4. Attach a new paddle blade and reinstall the four
plow bolts and nuts.
5. Torque plow bolts to 150 ft-lb (205 N.m).
Figure 4-23. Paddle Blades
Conveyor Belt
The conveyor belt weighs nearly
400 pounds. It will require more than one person to
replace the belt.
NOTE: When installing a belt, use the old belt to
pull the new belt onto the machine.
Conveyor
Belt
Deflector
Figure 4-24. Conveyor
For conveyor belt replacement, proceed as follows
(Figure 5-24):
1. Move the existing belt so that the belt joint is on the
top surface near the conveyor head pulley bearing.
2. Remove the belt lacing pin to disengage the belt.
3. Attach one end of the new belt to the top of the old
belt. Attach the belts together with the lacing pin.
4. Slowly thread the new belt around the pulleys back
to the tail pulley group while removing the old belt
from the conveyor.
5. Stop the machine when the end of the new belt is on
top of the pulley group.
6. Remove lacing pin and move old belt clear of the
area.
7. Secure the two ends of the new belt together with
lacing pin.
8. Check that the new belt is properly adjusted and
centered.
Maintenance
3000C Force Feed Loader5-20
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