Weiler E1650 - Page 107

WEILER E1650 REMIXING TRANSFER VEHICLE
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Maintenance
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Maintenance Procedures
Chain Tension - Manual Check / Adjust
NOTICE: Excessive chain sag can result in accelerated sprocket wear and frame damage.
NOTICE: Over-tensioning chain will result in bearing failure and accelerated chain and sprocket
wear.
Check discharge conveyor chain sag monthly or every 150 service hours. Maintain chain sag at 4–9”
(102–229 mm) at measurement point shown in detail view B for discharge conveyor chain. Check
elevator and remix chain sag weekly or every 50 service hours. Maintain chain sag at 2–3”
(51–76 mm) at measurement point shown in detail view B for elevator conveyor chain. Maintain
chain sag at 1–2” (25–51 mm) for remix chains. Inspect chains for wear.
Discharge Conveyor Chain Tension - Check / Adjust
Discharge conveyor chain is automatically tensioned. Check chain sag monthly or every 150 service
hours to verify proper function of tensioner. Inspect chain for wear. Maintain chain sag at 4–9”
(102–229 mm) at measurement point shown in detail view B.
1. Start engine and run 2–3 minutes. Open discharge conveyor cleanout door. Refer to
"Discharge
Conveyor Cleanout"
, page 3-34.
2. Lower conveyor. Run conveyor chain for 2–3 minutes.
3. Run chain forward until a chain slat is just off edge of floor plate as shown in detail view A.
4. Bump chain forward/reverse until chain sag is no longer increasing. The final chain bump must
be in reverse for maximum chain sag to occur. Do not allow a chain slat to ride up onto floor
plate.
WARNING
Falling load can crush.
Never work under lifted load unless load is securely supported to prevent
falling.
WARNING
Moving conveyor slats can crush or cut off fingers and hands.
Never reach into conveyor chute or insert a cleanout tool into conveyor
chute when conveyor is moving. Stop engine and remove ignition key
before cleaning or servicing conveyor.