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3.17
Conditioning
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Finger Type
The finger type conditioner is used to harvest light grass crops. The finger type rotor moves the crop across the
conditioning baffle which strips away the waxy coating from the plants. Do not use the finger type conditioner for thick-
stemmed crops such as sudan and milo, or for heavy crops.
The degree to which the crop is conditioned as it passes through the conditioner is controlled by the clearance between
the fingers and the internal intensity baffle and by the rotational speed of the fingers (refer to
for adjustment instructions).
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Internal Intensity Baffle
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Figure 3.132: Internal Intensity Baffle
Conditioning intensity is controlled by adjusting clearance (X)
between the finger rotor and the baffle.
There are seven clearance settings from 8 to 71 mm
(5/16 to 2 3/4 in.).
The baffle is located in front of and above the finger rotor. Set
the clearance depending on crop volume and the desired level
of conditioning:
•
Use the highest clearance setting for lighter conditioning in
heavy crops
•
Use the lowest clearance setting for maximum conditioning
in average crops
Adjusting Internal Intensity Baffle Clearance
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
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B
Figure 3.133: Internal Intensity Baffle
Adjustment Lever
1.
Pull internal intensity baffle adjustment lever (A) outboard
to disengage the tab from adjustment plate (B).
2.
Move lever (A) forward to lower the baffle and decrease
clearance.
3.
Move lever (A) rearward to raise the baffle and increase
clearance.
4.
Release internal intensity baffle adjustment lever (A) so
that the tab engages hole in adjustment plate (B).
