ADJUSTMENTS/MAINTENANCE
DRIVE CHAINS Checking the Drive Chain Tension
4. Clean the area around the two inspection covers (3) and remove.
Check the tension of the four drive c h a in s a ft e r t h e f ir s t 2 0 h o u r s o f operation on a new machine or new chains. Then, check the tension after every 250 hours of operation.
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1. Lower the loader bucket to the ground . Turn the key switch to OFF. 2. Pull out the engine stop control (1) and stop the engine (1825 only). 5. Sit in the operators seat and pull the seat bar down. 6. Start the engine.
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7. Push both steering control levers forward to move the machine a short distance forward.
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3. On the 1825B, use the key switch (2) to stop the engine.
IMPORTANT: Before you check the tension at the top, you must tighten the bottom strand of each chain. You can use the starter motor to do this. To prevent the engine from starting disconnect the connector from the fuel shutoff solenoid. 8. Stop the engine and raise the seat bars. Disconnet the connector from the fuel shutoff solenoid.
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