Art's-Way Manufacturing 6812B, Operator'S Manual

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Manual No. 590770 (August 2012) ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
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HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS
Paddles
Figure 56. – Header Paddle Assembly
The rubber paddles may be removed if desired (except
when
fl ex struts are used). If removed, reposition the
paddle shaft by lowering it to the bottom set of the
bearing holes. This will keep the paddle tips in their
correct relationship.
Make sure the paddles are positioned sequentially around
the paddle shaft so adjacent paddles contact beets at 30
degree intervals. This avoids excessive shock loads to
the paddle shaft and drives.
When fl ex lifter wheel struts are used, the paddle shaft
bearings must stay mounted in the top holes. The rubber
paddles must be attached to the steel paddles. With the
paddle shaft in the top holes, the lifter wheel struts can
fl ex without hitting the paddle shaft.
The paddles are split in two pieces to allow the desired
settings for extreme mud or rocks. If extremely muddy
conditions exists, it is best to move the steel portion
closer to the lifter wheels. In rocky conditions moving the
steel away from the lifter wheels may reduce the rocks
catching in the wheels.
Barriers and Covers
Barriers
To adjust the barriers, loosen the U-bolts, center the
barriers between the lifter wheels, and then tighten the
U-bolts.
Figure 57. – Barrier U-Bolts (Used on all but the
center barrier)
Figure 58. – Header Barrier (Center)