MacDon A40-D, Operator'S Manual

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4. Tighten hardware on both sides.
5. Disengage safety props.
3.6.12 Adjusting Conditioner Roll Gap
The roll gap determines the amount of conditioning:
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To reduce conditioning, increase roll gap.
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To increase conditioning, decrease roll gap.
The conditioner roll gap is factory-set at 6 mm (1/4 in.).
CAUTION
To prevent accidental movement of windrower, return ground speed lever (GSL) to Park, center steering
wheel to lock, shut off engine, and remove key.
Figure 3.112: Roll Gap Adjustment Gauge
1. Loosen and back-off upper jam nut (A), on both sides of
conditioner.
2. To increase roll gap, turn lower nut (B) clockwise to
raise link, and increase the gauge (C) setting.
3. To decrease roll gap, turn lower nut (B)
counterclockwise to lower link, and decrease the
gauge (C) setting.
4. Tighten jam nuts (A), both sides.
OPERATION