LeeBoy 8616 - Replacing Auger Motor

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LeeBoy Model 8616 Conveyor Paver 7-29
Maintenance
Installation
NOTE: When installing the new augers, be sure to align
augers the same as the removed augers. It is
very easy to install augers backwards.
NOTE: When installing auger, make sure roll pin is
aligning grease tting hole with grease tting
before tightening clamps on inner auger
bearings.
1. Install new augers making sure that they are on
correct side to auger material outward.
2. Tighten bearing setscrew to help hold auger shaft
from moving outward.
3. Slide auger collar on end of auger shaft and bolt
end mount back on. Torque mounting screws to 78
ft. lbs. (106 N•m)
4. Push collar all the way in against end mount and
attach with two (2) setscrews, one (1) on outside and
one (1) on inside.
5. Replace bronze bushing in the end mounts.
6. 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).
7. Make sure motor is level then tighten top and
bottom bolts to a torque of 150 ft. lbs. (155 N•m). Do
the same for the other side.
8. Lubricate chains.
9. Place grating back on over auger.
10. Run augers and make sure everything is correct.
NOTE: Auger chains can be lubricated each day by
spraying oil or chain lube in through slots where
auger motor is adjusted.
Replacing Auger Motor
Removal
1. Run screed extension all the way out.
2. Remove four nuts holding cover on and pry cover
apart.
3. Clean asphalt build up from around cover.
NOTE: Heating asphalt may be required.
4. Loosen auger chains by sliding auger motors down
from backside after loosening the two (2) bolts,
securing mounting brackets.
5. Slide long screw through bolt side of chain to keep it
from falling down into bottom of cover. Once chain is
secure, remove 1/4” bolt that holds sprocket on.
6. Hold sprocket at chain and slide motor out.
7. Remove sprocket from chain.
8. Label and disconnect hydraulic hoses and plug
ttings.
9. Auger motor mount with motor will slide out for
motor replacement or repair.
10. Slide sprocket off and remove mount.
Installation
1. Place auger motor mount on to motor.
2. Place sprocket back in chain then place motor
back in through sprocket place bolt back into hold
sprocket on.
3. Place thread-locking adhesive on bolts and tighten.
4. Adjust for 1/4” slack in chain and lubricate with chain
lube.
5. Connect hydraulic hoses and check for leaks.
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