Roll Tension - MacDon A30-S Operator's Manual

6.17.12 Roll Tension

The roll tension (the force holding the rolls
together) is factory-set, and is adjustable. There
is a spring (A) for each end of the roll. See
illustration below.
CAUTION
To prevent accidental
windrower, place all controls in NEUTRAL or
in PARK, engage park brake (if applicable),
shut off engine, and remove key.
a. Lower header fully.
b. Stop engine, and remove key.
c. To increase the roll tension, loosen jam-nut
(B) at spring insert, and turn spring draw-bolt (C)
clockwise to tighten the spring. Tighten jam-nut
(B).
d. To decrease the roll tension, loosen jam-nut
(B) at spring insert, and turn spring draw-bolt (C)
counter clockwise to loosen the spring. Tighten
jam-nut (B).
Form 169000 / 169040
SECTION 6 OPERATION
movement
B
A
C
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