Checking Conditioner Rolls; Checking Conditioner Roll Gap - MacDon R85 Assembly Instructions Manual

4.5 Checking Conditioner Rolls

4.5.1 Checking Conditioner Roll Gap

DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat for any reason.
NOTE:
If roll gap is not set correctly, refer to the header operator's manual for adjustment procedure.
1. Fully lower the header.
2. Open the driveshield. Refer to
North American Headers, page 75
Driveshield: Export Headers, page
3. Check the size of the gap (B) between the
conditioner rolls.
4. Check the amount of thread (A) protruding from jam
nut. Length of protrusion should be 30 mm (1-3/16 in.),
equal to 25 mm (1 in.) of roll gap.
NOTE:
Measurement (A) is a starting point. The conditioner roll
gap will need to be adjusted during operation according
to crop conditions. Refer to the header operator's
manual for adjustment procedure.
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PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS
Opening the Driveshield:
or Opening the
76.
88
A
Figure 4.15: Roll Gap
A - Crop
A
Figure 4.16: Conditioner Roll Gap Adjuster
B
B - Roll Gap
Revision A