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Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Adjustments
7/1/2021 37 MAN157
Rotor Distance from
Pulling Wheels
For average stalks and soil conditions, the
factory setting should be satisfactory to
completely pull and chop the stalks.
If the stalks are not being pulled and
chopped, however, you may need to change
the distance between the rotor and the
pulling wheels. Generally, the longer the
root, the further back the rotor needs to be
from the pulling wheels. Instructions for
moving the rotor are on the following page.
If… Then…
stalks are flying
over the rotor and
not being chopped
move the rotor
towards the tractor.
the stalks are being
chopped
before
they are completely
pulled
move the rotor
away
from the
tractor.
Additionally, check your stalks by examining
the root. If the information on this page does
not solve the problem, refer to Chapter 6,
Troubleshooting
.
If… Then…
the root is tight in
the ground but
chopped
it is slipping through
the pulling wheels,
is breaking off, or
completely missing
the wheels.
the root is in place
(facing down) but
loose in the soil
it is starting to pull
but the blade is
catching the stem
before it is extracted
from the ground. Or,
the stalk could be
slipping through the
wheels slightly.
Another possibility
is that the tires have
worn to the point
that they no longer
have sufficient grip.
Replace shields before operating
machine!
Left side