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2. Check upper drive chain for tightness. Chain should have maximum deflection of 1/8" from factory.
3. If chain idler needs to be adjusted, loosen the idle wheel bolt.
4. Adjust the idle wheel position to take up chain slack.
5. Tighten the idle wheel bolt.
6. Grease the chain with SAE multi-purpose high-temperature grease with extreme pressure (EP) performance.
SAE multi-purpose lithium-based grease is also acceptable.
7. Reattach the cover plate and tighten the bolts.
Figure 17.
Upper Drive Chain
7.8. Grease the Intake Bushing and Upper Drive Chain
Use SAE multi-purpose high-temperature grease with extreme pressure (EP) performance. SAE multi-purpose
lithium-based grease is also acceptable.
For continuous use in extreme cold, semi-fluid arctic grease or heavy oil may be used.
Use only a hand-held grease gun.
Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
If a fitting will not take grease, remove and clean thoroughly. Also clean lubricant passageway. Replace fitting if
necessary.
1. Fill enclosed upper drive housing to plug level with grease. See
Section 9. – Specifications on page 59
2. Lubricate the intake bushing zerk.
STX2 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER
7. MAINTENANCE