Adjusting Endshields - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

Adjusting Endshields

To adjust an endshield, follow these steps.
1. Check gap 'X' between the front end of shield and
header frame and compare to chart.
Temperature
°F (°C)
25 (-4)
45 (7)
65 (18)
85 (29)
105 (41)
125 (52)
145 (63)
165 (89)
If adjustments are required, proceed as follows:
2. Open endshield. See
3. From inside endsheet, loosen nut (A) on pin (B) with a
3/4 in. socket.
4. Close endshield and adjust position to achieve
the gap 'X' between the front end of shield and
header frame.
5. Open endshield and tighten nut (A).
6. To achieve a snug fit between top of shield and header
frame and to ensure that endshield is fully engaged on
pin (B), loosen bolts on catch (C) and adjust catch as
required to reposition shield.
7. Tighten bolts on catch (C).
8. Close endshield. See
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Gap 'X'
in. (mm)
1-1/8 (28)
1 (2.4)
13/16 (20)
5/8 (16)
1/2 (12)
5/16 (8)
3/16 (4)
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Opening Endshields, page
Closing Endshields, page
Figure 4.16
37.
Figure 4.17
38.
41
Rev. C