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

7.11.5

Auger Pans

The high density polyethylene auger pans are
repairable and replaceable.
Technical Service
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
windrower or opening drive covers, follow
procedures in "Preparation for Servicing",
Section 6.1, and Section 5.2, Recommended
Safety 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 the area until cool.
retains it 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
rejoin the material. 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
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Refer to the
Manual for details
This ensures the poly
NOTE
A
7.11.7

Stripper Bars

To maintain proper clearance between the auger
and stripper bars, the bars may need replacing
on due to wear or damage. Shims may also need
to be
irregularities in the structure.
1 – 4 mm
(1/32 –
5/32")
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.
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installed to compensate
1 – 4 mm
(1/32 –
5/32")
WARNING
start-up or fall
AUGER NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY
NOTE
for local
AUGER
1 – 4 mm
(1/32 –
5/32")
of raised
Model Year - 2009