New Holland 499 Operator's Manual page 48

1. Shims (as required)
2. Upper roll arm
3. Pad (rubber on bottom, steel on top)
4. Extra shim storage
5. 5/16" x 3/4" Grade 8 cap screw, lock nut
The roll gap is set at the factory for normal crop
conditions. When conditioning thick-stemmed cane-
type crops, add more shims at 1, on the right side and
a similar location on the left side. Shims can be
obtained from your New Holland dealer.
Install pad, 3, so the steel is on top and the rubber is
on the bottom. Shims to adjust roll gap are below the
SECTION 2 - OPERATION
pad. Extra shims can be turned to the rear and stored
on the bolts at 4.
After the rolls have worn from heavy or prolonged
use, it may be necessary to remove shims to
maintain 0.4 mm -- 3 mm (1/64" -- 1/8") clearance
between the rolls.
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