TM 55-1945-205-24-4
2-41. DRYER ASSEMBLY (CONT)
ADJUSTMENT (Cont)
2.
Adjust drive chain tension.
WARNING
Disconnect electrical power from the
dryer before adjusting the drive chain
tension. Personal injury could result
from exposed mechanical parts if
dryer is accidentally turned on.
a.
Disconnect electrical power from the
dryer.
b.
Remove three screws (13) and drive chain
guard (14).
c.
Loosen two securing nuts (15) and
securing nuts (16) on adjusting platform
(17).
NOTE
The adjusting platform should be
fully lowered so that the slack is
removed from the drive chain.
d.
Loosen two tension nuts (18) and release
tension on drive chain (19). Adjust two
locknuts
(20)
toward
the
center
of
threaded rod (21) until adjusting platform
(17) is fully lowered.
CAUTION
Use care not to overtighten chain. A small amount of slack is necessary to prevent
excessive wear.
e.
Tighten two tension nuts (18) so that slack is removed from drive chain (19).
f.
Tighten two locknuts (20) in place to secure tension nuts (18).
g.
Tighten two securing nuts (16) and securing nuts (15).
h.
Install drive chain guard (14) and secure with three screws (13).
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