LeeBoy 8616B - Replacing Auger Motors

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Figure 5-27. Auger Motors
1 - Floor Grating
2 - Front Auger Cover
3 - Auger Motors
4 - Auger Mounting Bolts
5 - Auger Tension Adjusters
10. Hold the sprocket at the chain as you slide out the
motor.
11. Remove the sprocket from the chain.
12. Slide off the sprocket and remove the auger motor
mount.
13. Place the new auger motor onto the mount.
14. Reinsert the sprocket back onto the chain.
15. Reinsert the motor.
16. Cover bolts with thread-locking adhesive, reinsert
and tighten.
17. Adjust the chain for 1/4 inches of slack.
18. Lubricate with chain lube.
19. Reconnect the hydraulic hoses and check for leaks.
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 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.
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 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 5-27)
NOTE: Heating asphalt may be required.
6. Loosen auger tension adjusters.
7. Loosen the the two bolts securing the auger motor
mounting brackets. (Figure 5-27)
8. Loosen the auger chains by sliding the auger
motors out from backside.
9. Slide the long screw through the bolt side of the
chain to prevent it from falling down into the cover.
Once chain is secure, remove the bolt holding the
sprocket.
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