Auger Pans; Rubber Fingers; Stripper Bars - MacDon A30-S Operator's Manual

7.11.5 Auger Pans

The high density polyethylene auger pans are
repairable and replaceable.
Technical Service
169048 for details on replacing the pans.
IMPORTANT
To prolong the life of the auger pan, be
sure to check that reel tines do not contact
the pans when adjusting the reel position
or tine pitch.
Stones and other debris can deform the
polyethylene pans. If this occurs, the pans can
be straightened as follows:
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, before servicing
header/mower conditioner or opening drive
covers, follow procedures in Section 7.1
PREPARATION
Section 7.2 RECOMMENDED
PROCEDURES.
a. Heat the deformed area with a heat gun until the
poly is almost sticky.
b. Push out the dent, and then apply a cold wet
rag. Keep wetting the rag in cold water, and
applying it on the area until cool. This ensures
the poly retains its shape.
If the dent is too severe, and has
stretched the poly, it may be necessary
to locally remove the poly. Use a plastic
welder to
Replacement pans are also available
from your Dealer.

7.11.6 Rubber Fingers

Rubber fingers should be replaced if missing or
damaged.
B
a. Remove nut and bolt (A), and remove finger (B).
b. Position new finger in holder, and install bolt and
nut. Rubber finger should be free to move after
bolt is tightened.
Form 169000 / 169040
SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Refer to the
Manual, MacDon
FOR SERVICING,
SAFETY
NOTE
rejoin the material.
A

7.11.7 Stripper Bars

Form
1 - 4 mm
(1/32 - 5/32")
CLEARANCE
To maintain proper clearance between auger
and stripper bars, bars may need replacing due
to wear or damage. Shims may also need to be
installed to compensate for local irregularities in
the structure.
and
To avoid bodily injury or death from
unexpected
machine, stop engine, remove key, and
engage lift cylinder stops before going under
machine.
7.11.7.1 Stripper Bar Removal
Heavy crops may cause plugging across the
auger due to restricted flow at the stripper bars.
Remove the lower stripper bar, and if necessary,
remove the center stripper bar as follows:
a. Remove bolts attaching stripper bar to pan.
b. Remove stripper bar.
c. Replace bolts in pan.
Special countersunk bolts are available
from your Dealer.
158
1 - 4 mm
(1/32 - 5/32")
CLEARANCE
WARNING
start-up or
AUGER NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY
NOTE
AUGER
1 - 4 mm
(1/32 - 5/32")
CLEARANCE
fall of raised
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