MacDon R113 SP, Operator'S Manual

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Positioning Rear Baffle
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Roll Conditioner
The rear baffle is used in conjunction with the forming shields to determine the height and width the windrow. It is located
immediately behind and above the conditioning rolls and can be positioned to do the following:
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Raise the baffle and direct crop flow into forming shields for a fluffier, narrower or moderate-width windrow.
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Lower the baffle and direct crop downward to form a flatter, wider windrow.
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Provide even material distribution across windrow with adjustable fins under rear baffle. For instructions, refer to
Positioning Rear Baffle Deflector Fins, page 83 .
To position the rear baffle, follow these steps:
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.
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Figure 3.121: Right of Conditioner
1. Remove lynch pin (A) securing rear baffle adjustment
lever (B) to bracket (C).
2. Pull rear baffle adjustment lever (B) inboard to disengage
from bracket (C).
3. Position rear baffle adjustment lever (B) as follows:
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Move the lever forward to raise the baffle
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Move the lever backward to lower the baffle
4. Release rear baffle adjustment lever (B) so that the tab
engages the middle notch in bracket (C).
5. Secure baffle adjustment lever (B) with lynch pin (A).
OPERATION