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8.
Inspect the tail pulley for wear to the wings (it is called a winged tail pulley). If any of the wings are worn through,
the pulley should be replaced.
9.
Inspect the take up frame for damage. The hinge pin holes should not be worn or elongated. Repair any damage
or wear as required.
10.
Inspect the belt scale idler for damage. See Section 3-8-5 for additional information on the scale.
11.
Inspect and repair the hydraulic cylinder following the instructions in Section 3-812.
12.
Inspect the pins and the conveyor support frame and tubes. Repair or replace as necessary.
C.
Assembly
1.
Install the conveyor support tubes all the way into the conveyor support frame. Install the telescoping lock pin
assemblies.
2.
Install the hydraulic cylinder into the conveyor support frame and insert the top mount pin and bolt.
3.
Lift this assembly onto the chassis and pin the conveyor support tubes and cylinder to the chassis.
4.
The top of this assembly must be pivoted into the mount point and the mount pin installed. Once the pin is in
place, install the bolt and nut at each end. Remove the hoist from the conveyor. Connect the hydraulic lines to the
cylinder.
5.
Install the correct shafts into the pulleys. Center the pulley on the shaft and install and tighten the bushing.
6.
Install the tail pulley back onto the conveyor. Attach a sling around the shaft on either side of the pulley, lift the
assembly to the conveyor frame. Install the pillow block bearings and the two bolts holding each of them in place.
Confirm that the pulley is square to the conveyor frame and tighten the bolts. Slide the tail pulley and shaft so that
it is centered within the bearings and tighten the bearing lock collars.
7.
Install the bend pulley closest to the head end of the conveyor. Using a sling, lift the pulley and shaft into place
with the end of the shaft inserted in the hole in the bearing mount plate. Slide the bearing onto the shaft and bolt it
in place. Lift the removable mount plate into position with the mounting holes aligned and the shaft inserted
through the plate. Bolt the mount in place and tighten. Slide the pillow
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