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4.8. CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE DRIVE CHAIN (Figure 10)
During the operation and under the load, the drive chain stretches, therefore the operator
must check and readjust the chain periodically to prevent excessive wear of the whole chain
drive. The chain must not be set to tight and chain slack should be set to ±3 mm. Check the
tightness of the chain by hand, pushing the chain between the chain wheels.
Lubricate the chain using special chain lubrication spray.
Procedure :
If the winch is connected to the tractor, shut down the tractor and disconnect the PTO shaft
Unscrew the screw
3
and remove the chain cover
4
by pushing it upwards.
Loosen both nuts
2
by approximately one turn
Tighten the drive chain, by screwing the nut on the tightening screw
1
until you reach the
desired chain slack: ±3 mm
Screw the nuts
2
tightly
Install the chain cover and fasten it using the screw
3
.
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