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SA-30
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
WHEEL CHAIN
1. Start the engine and raise the machine ion the
jack stands. See jack stands section page 19.
Stop the engine. Open the transaxle by pass
valves so you can rotate the tines and axles
manually.
2. Remove the front, side and tine chain covers.
3. Break the main chain and leave it lying on the
machine.
Figure 1
Loosen the idler bolt and
back the idler off.
4. Remove the wheel.
5. Remove the axle assembly from the machine.
take the wheel chain off the axle sprocket.
Figure 2
6. Break the chain by removing the connector link.
Inspect the sprockets. If any sprockets are worn,
remove the chain and replace sprockets. If the
sprockets are still in good condition, connect
the new chain to the old chain and use the old
chain to pull the new chain around the sprockets.
Remove the old chain and connect the ends of
the new chain with a new connector link. NOTE:
Install all connector links so the closed end is in
the direction of forward travel.
7. Set the axle sprocket inside the chain loop and
reinstall the axle assembly to the frame. Install
the wheel assembly.
8. Take the slack out of the chain by moving the
idler in the adjusting slots. Tighten the idler
mounting bolt. Reinstall main chain.
6. Reinstall the chain covers. Start the engine and
lower the machine. Stop the engine and pin the
jack stands in the operating position.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
