MANUAL DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT
Pinion Gear Adjustment
If the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricate the pinion gear (A, Figure 19) and ring gear (E). 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 (E).
1.Loosen the bolts (C, Figure 19) which hold the pinion gear bracket (D).
2.If the pinion gear is too tight against the ring gear, move it away slightly and then retighten the bolts.
3.Check the operation again.
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E | A |
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D | B |
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C |
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Figure 19. Discharge Control
A.Pinion Gear
B.Control Rod
C.Bolt (2)
D.Bracket
E.Ring Gear
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 20).
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 20. Chute Direction Gear Adjustments
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