Installing Feed Auger Fingers - MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series Operator's Manual

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Installing Feed Auger Fingers

To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop engine

and remove key before leaving the operator's seat, and always engage safety props before going under

the machine for any reason.

Not all parts needed for this procedure are included in this kit, and depending on the original configuration of the

feed auger, additional parts may need to be ordered. Refer to

to see which parts are available.

1. Raise the reel.

2. Shut down the combine, and remove the ignition key.

3. Engage the reel safety props.

4. Remove bolts (A) and access cover (B) from the access

cutout closest to the finger that needs to be installed or

If you are replacing an existing auger finger, refer to

431, otherwise proceed to Step

for installation instructions for new auger fingers.

Removing an existing auger finger:

5. Remove the hairpin (A), pull the finger (B) out of the

bushing (C) from inside the auger, and remove the

finger from the auger by pulling it through the plastic

If you are replacing the plastic finger guide before

installing the auger finger, refer to Step

otherwise refer to Step

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

4.1 Float Module Feed Auger Configurations, page

Figure 5.72: Access Hole Cover

Figure 5.73: Auger Finger