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RH AUGER SPROCKET
The RH auger chain drive, figure 12, is automatically
tensioned by a spring loaded idler NYLON roller. The
extension spring should extend 3/4” from its neutral 4”
total length.
Manual adjustment for the automatic tensioning idler,
NYLON roller assembly is located at the right front
lower corner of the spreader tank.
COMPRESSION SPRING
The LH auger chain drive is automatically tensioned
by a spring loaded heavy compression spring and
tracking yoke/idler, NYLON roller assembly, figure 13.
The one heavy compression spring should be
compressed to 3-1/2” to 4” in length.
Manual adjustment for the automatic tensioning idler,
NYLON roller assembly is located at the left front
corner of the spreader tank.
IDLER NYLON ROLLER
The side shaft chain drive (PTO input shaft to the side
line shaft drive sprocket,
figure 14) is automatically
tensioned by a spring loaded idler NYLON roller. The
extension spring should extend 2” from its neutral 5”
total length.
Manual adjustment for the automatic tensioning idler,
NYLON roller assembly is located at the right front of
the spreader’s front bearing mounting plate.
FIGURE 12. RH AUGER CHAIN DRIVE
IDLER
NYLON
ROLLER
ROLLER CHAIN
SPRING
LOADED
ADJUSTER
FIGURE 13. LH AUGER CHAIN DRIVE
TRACKING YOKE
IDLER
NYLON
ROLLERS
ROLLER CHAIN
LH AUGER SPROCKET
FIGURE 14. SIDE SHAFT CHAIN DRIVE
PTO INPUT
SIDE LINE
SHAFT DRIVE
SPROCKET
SPRING LOADED ADJUSTER