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4.8. CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE DRIVE CHAIN (Figure 9)
During the operation and under the load, the drive chain stretches, therefore the operator
must check and readjust the chain periodically to prevent excessive wear of the whole chain
drive. The chain must not be set to tight and chain slack should be set 1 to 3 mm. The
shorther chain should allow ±1 mm slack and the longer chain ±3 mm. Check the tightness of
the chain by hand, pushing the chain between the chain wheels.
Procedure:
If the winch is connected to the tractor, shut down the tractor and disconnect the PTO shaft.
Unscrew the screw
3
and remove the chain cover
4
by pushing it upwards.
Loosen both screws
5
by approximately one turn, to move the drive chassis
8
.
First tighten the shorter chain
2
using the tensioning screw
7
and counter nut
6
. Screw the
counter nut tightly, afterwards. The slack of the shorter chain should be ±1 mm.
Tighten the longer chain
12
by screwing the nut on the tightening screw
1
until you reach
the desired chain slack: ±3 mm.
Screw the screws
5
tightly.
Lubricate the chain using special chain lubrication spray.