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C.
INSPECT - Continued.
3.
INSPECT SHAFT FOR SCORING AND WEAR.
NOTE
Auger/conveyor
and
valve
and
cylinder flow divider shaft is shown.
Procedure for inspection is the same
for tow point flow divider shaft.
a.
Visually inspect shaft (28), bearing surface E, for
scoring.
b.
Run your fingernail along shaft bearing surface E
and feel for excessive wear.
c.
Inspect dowel key slots G and metal ball sockets
H for nicks or damage that would affect
installation of dowel keys (30) and metal balls
(31).
d.
Inspect dowel keys (30) and metal balls (31) for
nicks, dents, or misshapening that would affect
the installation of the slide gears. Replace any
damaged dowel keys or metal balls.
e.
If auger/conveyor flow divider or valve and
cylinder flow divider shaft is being inspected,
replace shaft if scoring or excessive wear is
detected.
f.
If tow point flow divider shaft is being inspected,
replace entire flow divider if scoring or excessive
wear is detected.
4.
INSPECT BEARINGS FOR ROUGHNESS AND
WEAR.
a.
Insert shaft (28) in end plates (20), seating shaft
on bearings (26).
b.
Turn shaft (28) by hand in end plates (20) and
spacer plate. Feel for roughness or wear on
bearings.
c.
If bearings turn rough or feel excessively worn,
replace end plates (20) or spacer plate.
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