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C.
INSPECT.
1.
INSPECT CHAIN GUIDE BARS.
a.
Inspect inner (33) and outer (34) chain
guide bars for cracks and wear.
b.
Replace chain guide bars if chain has worn
guide bars 1/2 way through.
2.
INSPECT CONVEYOR DRAG PLATES.
a.
Visually inspect conveyor drag plates (35)
for cracks, holes, and loose or missing
fasteners.
b.
Replace conveyor drag plates (35) if
cracked or holes are present. Refer to
paragraph
2.62
for
replacement
instructions.
3.
INSPECT
CONVEYOR
ROLLER
AND
BEARING UNITS.
a.
Visually inspect conveyor roller shaft (36)
for cracks, bends and wear. If conveyor
roller appears worn, measure conveyor
roller wheel (37) width and diameter with a
micrometer.
b.
Measure conveyor roller wheel (37) width
using
outside
micrometer
(Item
15,
Appendix D) and roller wheel diameter
using
outside
micrometer
(Item
18,
Appendix D). Replace conveyor roller if
roller wheel width is not between 0.75 to
0.88 in. (19 to 22,4 mm) and diameter not
between 4.06 to 4.25 in. (103 to 108 mm).
Refer to paragraph 2.65 for replacement
instructions.
c.
Rotate conveyor roller shaft (36) by hand. If
conveyor roller shaft fails to rotate easily, or
if bearing units (38) appear damaged,
replace bearing units per paragraph 2.65.
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