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Revision A
Adjusting Auger Finger Timing
The feed auger has fingers that extend and retract to pull crop into the feeder house on the combine. This procedure
determines where the fingers are when they are fully extended from the auger.
NOTE:
The illustrations show only the left side of the auger; however, the procedure applies to both sides.
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
WARNING
To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a raised reel, always engage the reel safety props before going under the
raised reel for any reason.
WARNING
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
1.
Start the engine. For instructions, refer to the combine operator
’
s manual.
2.
Raise the reel fully.
3.
Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to
Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 37
.
4.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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A
C
D
B
D
Figure 4.111: Auger Tine Timing Indicator
5.
Locate finger timing indicator (C) at the end of the auger.
There are two auger tine extension positions: Position
A
and position
B
.
6.
Loosen nuts (D) and adjust finger timing indicator (C) to the
desired position.
IMPORTANT:
The timing indicator on both ends of the auger must be set
at the same position; if not, the auger will be damaged
beyond repair.
