SECTION 00 - GENERAL INFORMATION - CHAPTER 2
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ROLL GAP
WARNING
Disengage the PTO, turn off the tractor engine
and remove the key. Wait for all movement to
stop before leaving operator’s position. Never
adjust, lubricate, clean or unplug machine with
the engine running. Failure to comply could
result in death or serious injury.
The rolls should be as close as possible in most
conditions but should never touch each other at any
point in the rotation of the rolls. Check the clearance
with roll pressure applied and rotate the rolls one
complete revolution to determine the minimum
clearance point.
The roll gap is easily adjusted by raising lock plate,
1, swing it to the side and rotating bolt, 2, on each end
of the header. The roll clearance will change
approximately 1.6 mm (1/16 in) per revolution of bolt.
Be sure to reengage bolt lock plate, 1, after
adjustment is made.
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IMPORTANT: The conditioning rolls must not
contact each other during operation or severe
machine vibration and premature wear will occur.
Check the rolls occasionally for material buildup.
Remove material accumulations that may be present
to prevent roll contact and maintain conditioning
effectiveness.
Rubber Rolls
Under most crop conditions, maintain a gap of 0.4 --
3.0 mm (1/64 -- 1/8 in) at the closest point.
NOTE: In certain cane-type crops like Sorghum,
Sudex or Sudan grass, it may be necessary to
increase the roll gap in order to feed the crop through
the rolls and/or prevent over-conditioning of the
stalks.
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0.4 -- 3.0 mm
(1/64 -- 1/8 in)
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