MacDon FlexDraper FD140 - Loosening Reel Drive Chain; Reel Drive Chain Tension; Tightening Reel Drive Chain

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5.16.2 Reel Drive Chain Tension
Loosening Reel Drive Chain
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.
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Figure 5.278: Reel Drive (Parts Removed for
Illustration Purposes)
1. Lower reel, shut down the engine, and remove the key
from the ignition.
2. Remove the drive cover. Refer to Removing Reel Drive
Cover, page 526.
3. Loosen six nuts (A). Slide the motor (B) and motor
mount (C) down towards the reel shaft.
Tightening Reel Drive Chain
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.
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Figure 5.279: Single-Reel Drive Shown – Double
Reel Similar
1. Lower the reel, shut down the engine, and remove the
key from the ignition.
2. Ensure the six bolts (A) securing the motor mount to the
chain case are loose.
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