MS250G, MS500G, MS800G, MS500P, MS800P
Compact Manure Spreader
Service and Maintenance
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9.5.2 Tensioning the Apron Chain
IMPORTANT! Adjust both sides the same amount to keep
the loading even.
The apron chain tension is correct when it sags 6–8 in
(15–20 cm) below the manure spreader frame.
Use the idler-mount plate adjusting bolts to set the apron chain
to the required tension.
01400
1
2
3
Fig. 26 –
Apron-chain Adjustment
On each side of the manure spreader:
1.
Loosen the two idler-mount bolts (1).
2.
Loosen the jam nut (2).
3.
Turn the adjustment nut (3) on each side of the manure
spreader equally to set the apron-chain tension.
4.
Tighten the jam nut.
5.
Tighten the idler-mount bolts.
9.5.3 Shortening the Apron Chain
Over time the apron chain can stretch. If it stretches to a point
where no further adjustment is possible, links must be removed
to set it to the correct tension.
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2
1
3
Fig. 27 –
Apron-chain Link
1.
Use the apron-chain tensioner to completely loosen the
tension on both sides of the apron chain.
2.
Determine how many chain links (2) to remove.
3.
On one side of the apron chain:
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Find the clevis pin (3).
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Remove the cotter pin (1) from the clevis pin.
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Remove the clevis pin from the chain links.
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Separate the chain.
4.
Use a chain breaker and carefully remove the chain pin.
5.
Remove the required number of chain links.
6.
Repeat Steps 3
–
5 on the other side of the apron chain.
7.
On both sides of the apron chain:
-
Insert the clevis pin to reassemble the chain links.
-
Install the cotter pin in the clevis pin to secure it.
On each side of the manure spreader:
1.
Loosen the two idler-mount bolts (1).
2.
Loosen the jam nut (2).
3.
Turn the adjustment nut (3) on each side of the manure
spreader equally to set the apron-chain tension.
4.
Tighten the jam nut.
5.
Tighten the idler-mount bolts.
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