Kelly Ryan 4x10 Manure Spreader

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Use this old thing for maybe 30-40 loads every year and always seem to break apron chain once a year.
Anybody know what proper tension on it should be?
It's shot, and I know it, but wondering if I'm running it too loose.
Any advice?
 
If it is too loose the chain climb up on one sprocket and slip a tooth while the other side stays the same. A crooked apron will break in short order. It's been so long since we had our Kelly Ryan but it seems like 10" or so of sag is about right. We had a 5x12. It's too bad a new apron costs so much but if yours is worn out a new apron is the safest bet.
 
That's what my New Idea was doing especially on a hill side. Tightened the chain and haven't broken the apron chain now for the past 2 years. Pretty much taught me not to have too much slack in the chain.
 
Thanks guys. I was on a sidehill when this let go too.
This has channels underneath that carry the chain so I guess I need to see how far I can lift the top side.
After getting it out, the majority of the wear is in the attachment links. All worn flat on the round part of each link.
Been looking at Shoup and just might replace those and see what happens.
Can't find a complete apron chain but could make one up for around $350, reusing the old slats.
Could brake up new ones at work pretty cheap too.
 
IF your link have flat spots worn on the bottom then your chain is shot. If the rest of the spreader is in good working order I would replace the chain. You will save a lot of head aches. The chain always breaks when fully loaded usually. I would give the $350 just to not have to fork it off once. LOL

A new chain will last you a life time with the amount your using it.
 
Well...$342 for new chain, and while it was out, I decided to put a new floor in it. Cost $112 to get a new piece of 11ga brake bent to re-line the floor.
Good to go for the foreseeable future!
 

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