MacDon Industries Ltd.
680 Moray Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3J 3S3
T. (204) 885-5590 f. (204) 895-9146 www.macdon.com
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Revision B
U&A, Dealer
– C Series
11.
Setting Auger Debris Shield Angle
a.
Auger debris shield angle is factory set at 192 degrees (Figure 12) – verify setting has not changed.
12.
Run-Up
a.
Before run-up, check all gearboxes for lubricant and free rotation of components.
b.
Run header for 30 minutes at rated speed (550 rpm backshaft) to allow all gearbox oil and grease to
warm up as well as check proper operation of all drive and driven components.
c.
If header is configured with chopping gearboxes, ensure they turn on and off.
d.
Check level of all gearboxes with header deck angle at 23 degrees (operating position).
i.
Main Gearbox Oil (left, Figure 13).
ii.
Row unit grease level (right, upper, Figure 13).
1.
Ensure grease level is between maximum and minimum fill lines of dipstick.
iii.
Chopper oil level (right, lower, Figure 13).
1.
Ensure oil level is between upper fill line and bottom of dipstick.
e.
Ensure high speed auger drive sprocket (16T) is installed (Figure 14).
i.
High speed for normal operating conditions; slow speed sprocket for severely lodged corn.
Figure 12: Auger debris shield should be set 192 degrees below the top flange (red
arrow).
Figure 13: Gearbox check locations (red arrows).
