LeeBoy 8510E, Operation, Service And Parts Manual

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LeeBoy Model 8510E Conveyor Paver 5-9
Maintenance
Auger Drive Chain Adjustment
The auger chains should be snug, not loose. If the
chains need to be tightened, follow this procedure:
1. Loosen the motor bolts on the right and left auger
chains. (Figure 5-8)
2. Loosen jam nuts and turn the tension adjusters
counterclockwise to tighten chains.
3. Once adjusted, retighten motor bolts and jam nuts.
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Figure 5-8. Conveyor Drive Chain Bolts
1 - Motor Bolts
2 - Jam Nuts
3 - Tension Adjuster
Screed Extension Top Guide
Adjustment
1. Retract both screed extensions completely using
the left and right extensions switches on the control
panel.
(Pages 3-6 to 3-7)
2. Raise the screed approximately two (2) inches and
insert a block to support the screed. Turn off the
engine.
3. Loosen the top slide rail lock-down bolts. (Figure
5-9)
4. Tighten the top rail adjusting setscrews until all are
snug, starting from the outside and working toward
the center on each side of the slide rail.
5. Retighten the top slide rail lock-down bolts.
6. Loosen the top slide rail lock-down bolts and insert
a .008-inch feeler gauge between setscrew and top
slide rail. Adjust to obtain the .008 gap between all
setscrews and top rail.
7. Loosen all top slide rail lock-down bolts, allowing
the slide rail to contact all setscrews. Retighten all
lock-down bolts and torque to 90 ft lbs.
8. Lubricate slide rails and plate with copper-based
anti-seize agent.
9. Check operation. See your authorized dealer for
assistance if needed.
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Figure 5-9. Screed Extension Top Guide Adjustment
1 - Screed Extension Top Guide
2 - Setscrews
3 - Lock-Down Bolts