Reel Drive Chain Tension; Loosening Reel Drive Chain; Tightening Reel Drive Chain - MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series Operator's Manual

5.16.2 Reel Drive Chain Tension

Loosening Reel Drive Chain

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 reel, shut down the engine, and remove the key
from the ignition.
2. Remove the drive cover. Refer to
Cover, page 526.
3. Loosen six nuts (A). Slide the motor (B) and motor
mount (C) down towards the reel shaft.

Tightening Reel Drive Chain

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 reel, shut down the engine, and remove the
key from the ignition.
2. Ensure the six bolts (A) securing the motor mount to the
chain case are loose.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Removing Reel Drive
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A
C
Figure 5.278: Reel Drive (Parts Removed for
Illustration Purposes)
Figure 5.279: Single-Reel Drive Shown – Double
Reel Similar
B
A
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