CONVEYOR PINTLE CHAIN TENSION
Periodically check the conveyor chain tension. The
spreader should be out of the vehicle.
1. To check the tension, measure in 20"–24" from
the rear edge of the sills. Push up on the chain
with your hand. The conveyor chain should lift up
1"–3" off the conveyor chain guide.
2. If the slack is greater than 3", loosen the two
bearing mounting bolts on each side of the
conveyor idle shaft on cab end of hopper.
Take-Up
3. Loosen the jam nut on one of the take-up bolts,
then tighten (clockwise) the take-up bolt one full
revolution. Repeat evenly on the other side.
Lit. No. 99763/99764, Rev. 04
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
Jam Nut
Idler
Bolt
Bearing
Bearing
Mounting
Alignment
Bolts
Plate
FINAL CHECKLIST
Verify that gear case oil level is level with fi ll hole.
Verify correct motor to gear box sprocket
alignment and chain tension.
Verify correct spinner motor shaft to spinner shaft
alignment and belt tension.
Verify correct conveyor tension and alignment.
Verify that dielectric grease is applied to all
electrical connections.
Verify that wire harnesses and battery cable are
properly secured away from hot or moving parts.
Verify that vehicle battery cable has suffi cient
ground clearance when spreader is removed from
truck.
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December 1, 2020