Wheels, Axles & Chains
Centaur Service Manual
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Wheels, Axles & Chains
Centaur Service Manual
Drive Chain Inspection:
Roller chain “stretch” results from wear to the chain pins and bushings because of the loss
of lubricant. To prevent sprocket damage and unnecessary breakdowns, replace the chains
when:
the chain tensioner can no longer take up the chain slack.
the chain is seized due to rust and lack of lubrication.
the chain climbs the sprocket teeth, especially noticeable when turning.
Drive Chain Installation
1. Position the drive chain(s) over the slider block (rear 4 chains) or under, (front 4 chains)
and around the drive sprockets.
2.
Using a pair of modified 7R vice grips, secure the two ends of the chain together while
inserting the connecting link.
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See
Section GI
of this manual under
Modified Vise Grips
for a detailed description of these vise grips. Some drive chains
have no slack, and replacement of the connecting link is difficult without this tool.
Modified vice grips can be ordered from your CENTAUR dealer (Part No. 658-08)
Insert the connecting link to face towards the inside of the vehicle.
3
.
Replace the end cap and insert the
new
cotter pins bending them towards the inside
of the loop of the chain.
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4.
Re-tension the chain as follows:
The rear and middle/ rear chains are tensioned by prying up on the adjuster block us
-
ing a pry bar. Secure the bolt on the slider adjuster bracket when the chains are tight.
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Please refer to
Roller Chain Tension
on Supplement
Page WA-8(a)
at the end of section
WA for a guide to assessing adequate chain slack.
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