Transfer System: Inspection

The need to replace the transfer chains because of excessive wear is unlikely. If chain length is suspected to be long, perform the following procedure to measure the chain length:

1. Insert a screwdriver into the 18 mm hole with the screwdriver ABOVE  the chains. See Fig 1.
   Fig 1: Identifying Screwdriver Placement

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2. Pry the chains down at the center of the chains.
3. Butt a scale against the snubber and mark the scale at the bottom of the chains. See Fig 2.
   Fig 2: Measuring Chain

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4. Insert a screwdriver into the 18 mm hole with the screwdriver BELOW  the chains. See Fig 3. An assistant may be needed to perform this step.
   Fig 3: Identifying Screwdriver Placement

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5. Pry the chains up at the center of the chain.
6. Butt a scale against the snubber and place a second mark on the scale at the bottom of the chains. See Fig 4.
   Fig 4: Measuring Chain

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7. Measure the distance between the two marks placed on the scale. See Fig 5. If the two marks on the scale are more than one inch apart, replace the drive chains.
   Fig 5: Measuring Marks on Scale

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