5.6.5
Adjusting Tension on Gearbox Drive Chain
The gearbox drive chain tension is factory-set, but tension adjustments are required every 500 hours or annually
(whichever comes
fi
rst). The gearbox drive chain, located inside the gearbox, requires no other regular
maintenance.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason.
1. Lower the header.
2. Stop the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
3. Remove two bolts and the chain adjusting cover (A).
Ensure there is no gasket (B) damage.
4. Remove the retainer plate (C).
5. Tighten bolt (D) to 60 in·lbf (6.8 N·m), then back off the
bolt 1-2/3 turns.
6. Reinstall the retainer plate (C).
7. Reinstall the chain adjusting cover (A) and gasket (B).
Torque hardware to 84 in·lbf (9.5 N·m).
Figure 5.46: Chain Tensioner
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