Manual Discharge Chute Control Linkage Adjustment

MANUAL DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT

Pinion Gear Adjustment

If the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricate the pinion gear (A, Figure 21) and ring gear (F). If it is still difficult to operate, adjust as follows:

NOTE: If the discharge chute will not stay in position, adjust the pinion gear (A) closer to the ring gear (F).

1.Loosen the nut (G, Figure 23) which holds the pinion gear bracket in the slotted hole.

2.If the pinion gear is too tight against the ring gear, move it away slightly and then retighten the nut.

3.Check the operation again.

		Adjustments
	F	A
		A
		E
		B
D		C
		G

Figure 21. Discharge Control

A.Pinion Gear

B.Control Rod

C.Carriage Bolt

D.Slotted Bracket

E.U-shaped Bracket

F.Ring Gear

G.Nut

CHUTE DIRECTION CONTROL ROD GEAR ADJUSTMENT

If the discharge chute becomes difficult to rotate or begins to operate erratically, the chute direction control rod gears may require adjustment:

1.Loosen the gear bracket mounting nuts (Figure 22).

2.Slide the gear bracket into the position that provides the best engagement between the gears.

3.Tighten the bracket mounting nuts, and check for smooth operation.

4.Readjust if necessary.

5.Lubricate the chute direction control rod gears with a medium weight (10W) oil.

Mounting Nuts

Figure 22. Chute Direction Gear Adjustments

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