Auger; Adjusting Auger To Pan Clearance - MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series Operator's Manual

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5.7 Auger

The FM100 Float Module auger feeds the cut crop from the draper decks into the combine feeder house.

To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key

from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason.

Maintain an appropriate distance between the auger and the auger pan. Too little clearance may result in the

fingers or flighting contacting and damaging the feed draper or pan when operating the header at certain angles.

Look for evidence of contact when greasing the float module.

1. Extend the center-link to the steepest header angle, and position the header 150–254 mm (6–10 in.) off the

2. Lock header wings. Refer to

3. Shut down the combine, and remove the key from the ignition.

4. Ensure the float lock linkage is on the down stops

(washer [A] cannot be moved) at both locations.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

Locking/Unlocking Header Wings, page

Figure 5.48: Float Lock