Checking And Adjusting Endshields - MacDon FFT FD75 Assembly Instructions Manual

4.19 Checking and Adjusting Endshields

Plastic endshields are subject to expansion or contraction caused by large temperature variations. The position of
top pin and lower catch can be adjusted to compensate for dimensional changes.
1. Check gap (X) between front end of shields and header
frame and compare to values in Table
Table 4.6 Endshield Gap at Various Temperatures
Temperature °C (°F)
NOTE:
If endshield gap is correct, skip to next procedure. If adjustment is required, follow these steps:
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–4 (25)
7 (45)
18 (65)
29 (85)
41 (105)
52 (125)
63 (145)
89 (165)
135.
Figure 4.84: Gap Between Endshield and
Header Frame
135
Gap (X)
mm (in.)
28 (1–1/10)
24 (1)
20 (13/16)
16 (5/8)
12 (1/2)
8 (5/16)
4 (3/16)
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