INSTALLATION
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Fig. 26
Snapping plates
It is not possible to rule out soiling resulting from
the operation. Open and close the snapping plates
(L) a minimum of once a day to ensure that they
are free and to remove all soiling.
Oil the joints every 100 h.
After concluding the harvest, clean the support
plate (C) and the adjustable snapping plate (L) an
protect against corrosion.
Ensure that the picking aperture is centred in the
middle working position.
The form and design of the snapping plates can
deviate from the picture on a country-by-country
basis.
4.8 Feeder chains
Fig. 27
Feeder chains
Chain tensioning device
The feeder chains are tensioned automatically and
maintenance-free through even spring pressure.
When is it necessary to replace the feeder chains?
Renew the chain if the maximum of the tensioner
has been reached.
The feeder chain is to be replaced if it is damaged
by foreign bodies.
Caution!
Take into account the degree of wear on the
fore guide wheel.
L
C
