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Figure 5.60: Auger Drive
8. Rotate the auger (A) by hand, in forward direction, until
it cannot turn anymore.
9. Measure the distance between the two lines (B).
For a new chain:
• If the difference (B) is 1–4 mm (0.04–0.16 in.), no
adjustment is required.
• If the difference (B) is greater than 4 mm (0.16 in.),
the auger drive chain tension needs adjusting. Refer
to 5.7.3 Adjusting Auger Drive Chain Tension, page
359.
For a used chain:
• If the difference (B) is 3–8 mm (0.12–0.31 in.), no
adjustment is required.
• If the difference (B) is greater than 8 mm (0.31 in.),
the auger drive chain tension needs adjusting. Refer
to 5.7.3 Adjusting Auger Drive Chain Tension, page
359.
5.7.3 Adjusting Auger Drive Chain Tension
The auger is chain-driven by the adapter drive system sprocket attached to the side of the auger.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason.
NOTE:
Check the auger tension before making any adjustments. Refer to 5.7.2 Checking Auger Drive Chain Tension,
page 357.
1. Detach the header from the combine. Refer to 4 Header Attachment/Detachment, page 269.
2. Shut down the combine, and remove the key from the ignition.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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