MacDon PW8, Operator'S Manual

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Checking Stripper Plate Clearance
Check the stripper plate clearance whenever the auger position is changed, and adjust if necessary.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator
’
s seat for any reason.
1. Lower the header to the ground, shut down the combine, and remove the key from the ignition.
Figure 3.101: Stripper Plate Clearance
2. Rotate the auger manually to check for interference and
to check the clearance between the auger flighting (A)
and stripper plates (B).
NOTE:
Access the auger/stripper plate area from the top of
the header.
3. Run the header slowly, and listen for contact between
the auger flighting (A) and the stripper plates (B).
Gradually increase speed until the header is at full
speed. If there is contact between the auger flighting
and the stripper plates, adjust the stripper plate
clearance. Refer to
Adjusting Stripper Plate Clearance,
page 78 .
Adjusting Stripper Plate Clearance
Figure 3.102: Stripper Plate Clearance
1. Loosen nuts (A) on the stripper plate (B), and adjust the
stripper plate to achieve clearance (C) of 3
–
8 mm
(1/8
–
5/16 in.).
2. Tighten nuts (A).
3. Recheck clearance.
OPERATION