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- Page 1 Information and Basic Field Settings for 1050-1230 type 529 Headers VERSION 1 2016...
- Page 2 This quick reference guide has been produced to aid operators with familiarisation and settings of CLAAS combine harvesters’ cutterbars. CLAAS cutterbars are designed for output and efficiency but this can only be achieved with correct operation and maintenance of the machine.
- Page 3 Safety Safety is of the utmost importance whilst you are operating and maintaining your cutterbar. Make sure that all of the risks are assessed to reduce the likelihood of an accident. Make sure you are familiar with the controls and operation of the machine and have read the operator’s manual.
- Page 4 Lifters It is recommended that lifters should be fitted to CLAAS cutterbars. The lifters should be fitted by placing the first one on the fifth finger from the RHS of the cutterbar, and then on every fourth finger thereafter.
- Page 5 Cutterbar Adjustments Knife Check that the knife is in good condition in order for it to work effectively. This involves replacing damaged or broken sections, removing vertical movement by adjusting the keeps and making sure that the fingers are not rounded or bent. Regular checks/adjustments will aid cleaner cutting and reduced stress on the knife drive system.
- Page 6 Cutterbar Adjustments Skids The skids underneath the cutterbar should be set to suit the local conditions i.e stones, loose soil etc. It is recommended that they are lifted right up in abrasive conditions. VARIO VARIO cutterbars allow the operator to vary the position of the knife to suit different crop conditions.
- Page 7 Cutterbar Adjustments When fitting the filler plate kit. (1)retract Knife/table (2) unlatch pins on both sides. (3)Remove the drive shafts from gearbox. (4) Push Knife/Table out to its maximum. (5) Fit side fillers. (6) fit filler plates, starting with the middle working out and making sure the outside plate seal is up.
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- Page 10 CLAAS U.K. Ltd Saxham Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6QZ Tel: 01284 763100 Fax: 01284 769839 www.claas.co.uk...