H&S 175, Operator'S Manual

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ADJUSTMENTS
DRIVE CHAIN
To adjust front drive chain, slightly loosen bolts holding
pillow block bearing at rear of front jack shaft. Loosen
jam nut on tightener rod. Turn adjusting nut (located at
the right hand front side of spreader) clockwise. There
should be 1/2” deflection at the center of the drive chain.
Over tightening or too loose of a chain will result in
excessive wear on the bearing, chain and sprockets.
Retighten bolts holding bearing. Recheck chain tension.
Retighten jam nut.
BEARING
Shields Removed For Clarity
TIGHTENER BOLT
ATTACHING CHAIN TURNBUCKLE
Shields
Removed
for
Clarity
APRON SPEED AND BEATER CONTROL
One cable controls the beater and apron drive two speed gearbox. To compensate for wear or stretching
of this cable adjust turnbuckle behind shield at left hand front of spreader.
Refer to drawing at right to properly adjust manure
spreader. Position speed control in HI Speed.
Measurement (A) is 2-1/2 inches.
This is factory set and should not be changed. Do
not move bracket or collar on control rod. The
distance between collar and face of gearbox should
be as follows for the different speeds: (distance B)
LO Speed: 0” (tight against gearbox)
HI Speed: 7/16 -1/2”
CLEAN OUT: 3/4-1 1/16”
If collar on control rod does not pull tight to gearbox
in LO Speed, after HI Speed has been properly
adjusted, apply more tension to return spring
behind shield at right hand front of spreader. To
adjust spring, hook end of spring one chain link
shorter on spring attaching chain.