Weiler E2850 - Chain Tension - Manual Check;Adjust; Elevator Chain Tension - Check;Adjust

WEILER E2850 REMIXING TRANSFER VEHICLE
5-17
Maintenance
5
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 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 and storage conveyor chains. Inspect chain for
wear.
Elevator Chain Tension - Check/Adjust
1. Start engine and run 2-3 minutes. Open elevator cleanout door. Refer to "Elevator Cleanout",
page
3-49.
2. Fully raise elevator. Run elevator 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,
5-18.
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.
5. Turn engine off and remove ignition key.
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. Turn engine off before cleaning or
working on conveyor.
WARNING
Falling door can crush. Door can open unexpectedly when stuck closed.
Pry door free before raising elevator fully. Keep clear of raised door.