MacDon PW8, Operator'S Manual

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3.12.5 Hold-Downs
Hold-downs help crop to transition smoothly from the drapers to the auger and can be adjusted for crop conditions.
Hold-Down Position
Figure 3.113: Hold-Down Positions
Hold-down position refers to the position of the fiberglass
rods (A) with respect to the swath and can be adjusted
according to crop conditions.
The fiberglass rods (A) not only ensure that contact
between the swath and pick-up belts is maintained, they
also guide the crop under the auger. Applying constant
downward pressure to the crop assists with pick-up
performance.
Adjust the hold-down position using the combine reel height
control according to the following crop conditions:
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(1) Short crop
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(2) Average crop
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(3) Heavy crop
IMPORTANT:
Before reversing the combine feeder house to unplug the
feeder, fully raise the hold-down.
OPERATION