Checking Roll Gap And Roll Tension - MacDon R113 Assembly Instruction Manual

8.11 Checking Roll Gap and Roll Tension

The roll gap is indicated by the amount of thread protruding beyond the jam nut on the gap adjuster bolt. Roll
tension is indicated by the exposed thread on the roll tension adjuster bolt. Not applicable to Finger Conditioners
1. Measure the amount of thread protruding beyond the
jam nut (A) on the roll gap adjuster bolt at each end
of the conditioner. The measurement (B) should be
as follows:
• Poly Roll Conditioner: 1-5/8 in. (41 mm)
• Steel Roll Conditioner: 1/4 in. (6 mm)
2. Measure the amount of exposed thread on the roll
tension adjuster bolt (A) at each end of the conditioner.
Measurement (B) should be 1/2–9/16 in. (12–15 mm)
for both poly and steel roll conditioners.
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Figure 8.20: Roll Gap Adjuster
Figure 8.21: Roll Tension Adjuster
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