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Figure 7.17: Roll Gap Adjustment
3.
Loosen jam nut (A) on both sides of conditioner.
4.
Turn lower nut (B) counterclockwise until upper roll
rests on lower roll. Ensure rolls intermesh.
5.
Turn lower nut (B) two and a half full turns clockwise to
raise upper roll and achieve a 6 mm (1/4 in.) roll gap.
6.
Hold nut (B) and tighten jam nut (A) on both sides of
header.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure roll gap adjustment nuts are adjusted equally
on both sides of the header to achieve a consistent gap
across the rolls.
7.7.2
Adjusting Roll Gap: Polyurethane Rolls
DANGER
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.
1.
Lower rotary disc header fully.
2.
Stop engine and remove key.
Figure 7.18: Roll Gap Adjustment
3.
Loosen upper jam nut (A) on both sides of conditioner.
4.
Turn lower nut (B) counterclockwise until upper roll
rests on lower roll.
5.
Turn lower nut (B) one full turn clockwise to raise the
upper roll and achieve a 3 mm (1/8 in.) roll gap.
6.
Hold nut (B) and tighten jam nut (A) on both sides of
header.
7.
Rotate the rolls manually and use a feeler gauge at the
ends of the rolls to check that the actual gap is no less
than 2 mm (5/64 in.) and no more than 4 mm (5/32 in.).
IMPORTANT:
Make sure roll gap adjustment nuts are adjusted equally on
both sides of the header to achieve a consistent gap across
the rolls.
