Finger Conditioner; Inspecting Finger Conditioner - MacDon R1 Series Operator's Manual

5. Inspect conditioner drive U-joints (A) for signs of wear or
damage. If the U-joints need replacing, contact your
MacDon Dealer.
6. Inspect roll timing gearbox bearings (A) for signs of wear or
damage. If the bearings need replacing, contact your
Dealer.

4.8.2 Finger Conditioner

The finger conditioner is used to harvest light grass crops. Do NOT use the finger conditioner for thick-stemmed crops such
as sudan and milo, or for heavy forage crops. The finger-type rotor moves the crop across the conditioning baffle which
strips away the waxy coating from plants.
The degree to which the crop is conditioned as it passes through the conditioner is controlled by the clearance between
the fingers and the internal intensity baffle and by the rotational speed of the fingers. To make adjustments, refer to
Adjusting Internal Intensity Baffle Clearance, page 115

Inspecting Finger Conditioner

The conditioner rotor fingers and bearings should be inspected periodically for signs of wear or damage.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, stop the engine, remove the
key from the ignition, and engage the lift cylinder lock-out valves before going under the machine.
WARNING
Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when
handling blades.
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Figure 4.285: Conditioner Drive U-Joints
Figure 4.286: Roll Timing Gearbox Bearings
and/or, Changing Finger Rotor Speed, page
296
A
A
116.
Revision A