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MANUAL DISCHARGE CHUTE | F | A |
CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT |
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Pinion Gear Adjustment |
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If the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricate |
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the pinion gear (A, Figure 22) and ring gear (F). If it is |
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still difficult to operate, adjust as follows: |
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NOTE: If the discharge chute will not stay in position, |
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adjust the pinion gear (A) closer to the ring gear (F). |
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1. Loosen the nut (G, Figure 22) which holds the pinion |
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gear bracket in the slotted hole. |
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2. If the pinion gear is too tight against the ring gear, |
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move it away slightly and then retighten the nut. |
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3. Check the operation again.
Gear Bracket 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 23).
2.Slide the gear bracket into the position that provides the best engagement between the gears.
3.Tighten the bracket mounting hardware, and check for smooth operation.
4.Readjust if necessary.
5.Lubricate the chute direction control rod gears with a medium weight (10W) oil.
ELECTRIC DISCHARGE CHUTE ROTATOR MOTOR ADJUSTMENT
If the electric chute rotator does not function properly, check the electrical connections and then perform the procedure below.
Figure 22. Discharge Control
A.Pinion Gear
B.Control Rod
C.Carriage Bolt
D.Slotted Bracket
E.U-shaped Bracket
F.Ring Gear
G.Nut
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Figure 23. Gear Bracket Adjustment A. Mounting Hardware
1.Remove the rotator motor cover.
2.Lubricate the chute ring gear.
3.Loosen the screws (A, Figure 24) securing the rotator motor and adjust so that the motor gear and chute ring gear mesh. Tighten the capscrews.
4.Reinstall the rotator motor cover.
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Figure 24. Chute Rotator Motor Adjustment A. Screws
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