Loosening Reel Drive Chain - MacDon FlexDraper FD2 Series Installation Instructions Manual

3.2 Loosening Reel Drive Chain

The tension on the reel drive chain can be loosened to allow access to drive components.
1. Open the left endshield. For instructions, refer to the header operator's manual.
2. Remove hairpin (A) securing wrench (B) to bracket on left
endsheet.
3. Remove wrench (B), and reinstall hairpin on the bracket.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT loosen the motor mount, it is factory-adjusted and
secured together with Belleville washers. Chain tension is
adjusted without loosening the drive mounting bolts.
4. Push tension retainer (A) clockwise with your thumb, and
hold in the unlocked position.
5. Place wrench (B) onto chain tensioner (C), and rotate
wrench upwards to loosen the chain tension.
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Figure 3.4: Wrench Storage Location
Figure 3.5: Reel Drive
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