MacDon Industries Ltd.
680 Moray Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3J 3S3
T. (204) 885-5590 f. (204) 895-9146 www.macdon.com
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Revision B
U&A, Dealer
– C Series
c.
Measure snapping plate angle relative to the ground (Figure 9).
i.
Angle should measure 23 degrees for field operation.
ii.
Adjust feederhouse angle if row unit angle is out of specification (see combine manual for
feederhouse adjustment instructions).
iii.
Reseat header on 4” X 4” blocks and re-measure deck plate angle until desired angle is
achieved.
9.
Setting Snout Position
a.
With header resting on 4” x 4” blocks, adjust the snout height so the tip of the snout is just touching
the ground.
b.
Adjust major position by changing position of bolt as shown in Figure 10 (circled).
i.
Ensure nut faces outboard on end rows to prevent interference with gathering chain.
c.
Adjust minor position with nut as shown in Figure 10 (arrow).
d.
Note: 20” and 22” snout adjustment (right, Figure 10) is different that 30” adjustment (left, Figure
10).
10.
Checking Snout Seating Pin Alignment
a.
Check each snout that it seats properly with alignment pin.
b.
Loosen hardware to adjust plate if needed (Figure 11).
Figure 10: 30" snout adjustment (left) and 20" and 22" snout adjustment (right).
Figure 11: Check pin seats correctly (right, arrow) and adjust plate via hardware (circle, right).
