Replacing Chain Using Breaking The Chain Method; Replacing Drive Chain On Single Reel - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

Replacing Chain Using Breaking the Chain Method

1. Grind off the head of a link rivet on the chain (A), punch
out the rivet, and remove the chain.
2. Grind off the head of a link rivet on the new chain,
punch out the rivet, and separate the chain.
3. Position the ends of the new chain onto the
sprocket (B).
4. Install the pin connector (A) (not available as a MacDon
part) into the chain (preferably from the backside of
the sprocket).
5. Install connector (B) onto pins.
6. Install the spring clip (C) onto the front pin (D) with the
closed end of the spring clip facing the direction of the
sprocket rotation.
7. Position one leg of the spring clip (C) into the groove
of the aft pin (E).
8. Press the other leg of the spring clip (C) over the face
of the aft pin (E) until it slips into the groove. Do NOT
press the spring clip lengthwise from the closed end.
9. Ensure the spring clip (C) is seated into the grooves of
the front pin (D) and aft pin (E).
10. Tighten the drive chain, refer to
page 212.

5.9.7 Replacing Drive Chain on Single Reel

1. Loosen the drive chain, refer to
page 211.
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Figure 5.225: Reel Drive
Figure 5.226: Chain
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