5-26 LeeBoy Model 8515D Conveyor Paver
Maintenance
Auger Motors
1. Extend screed extension completely.
2. Remove oor grating.
3. Clean asphalt buildup around cover.
4. Disconnect and label the hydraulic hoses. Plug
ttings.
5. Remove the two nuts on the cover and pry the cover
apart. (Figure 5-32)
NOTE: Heating asphalt may be required.
6. Loosen auger tension adjusters.
7. Loosen the the two bolts securing the auger motor
mounting brackets.
8. Loosen the auger chains by sliding the auger
motors out from backside.
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4
3
2
5
3
4
Figure 5-32. Auger Motors
1 - Floor Grating
2 - Front Auger Cover
3 - Auger Motors
4 - Auger Mounting Bolts
5 - Auger Tension Adjusters
14. Slide auger collar onto the end of the auger shaft
and bolt end mount back on. Torque mounting bolts
to 78 ft. lbs. (106 N•m).
15. Push collar all the way in against end mount and
attach with two (2) setscrews, one (1) on outside and
one (1) on inside.
16. Replace bronze bushing in the end mounts.
17. Place auger chains back on and adjust auger
motors up to tighten chains. Use adjusting bolt to
tighten motor, then snug bottom motor mount bolts
(make sure chains have approximately 1/4” of slack).
18. Make sure the motor bolts at top and bottom are
tight and torque to 150 ft. lbs. (155 N•m). Do the
same for the other side.
19. Lubricate chains.
20. Place grating back on over auger.
21. Operate augers and make sure everything is
correct.
NOTE: Auger chains can be lubricated each day by
spraying oil or chain lube through the slots
where auger motor is adjusted.