Stripping plate adjustment
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Function and basic adjustment
The basic front adjustment is 20 mm and the rear one
23 mm in position „ narrow “. That means, the stripping
plates are pushed together as far as possible.
The wedge-shaped adjustment is of essence for the
function of the header.
These values are set via the screwed down stripping plate
(R) and the screws (K).
For the harvest, the stripping plates are operated
hydraulically via „reel to lift and lower“.
The average corn ear diameter is important for the setting
of the stripping plate distance. For this reason, the plates
for the harvest works should be opened as far as possible,
ust as far as to prevent cob losses.
Prior to checking, Diesel motor
to turn off!
Header to secure against unwanted
lowering!
Via the shifting cylinder (Z) the left stripping plates are
opened by the sliding bar (T) and lever (H). The plates are
closed again by one or several restoring springs.
The regulation of the uniform setting of all stripping plates
on the different rows is made by shifting the levers (H) on
the sliding bar (T).
Before going to make a readjustment, it is recommended to
check the basic adjustment „in front 20 mm, rear 23 mm“.
Stripping plate adjustment folding headers
The function and layout is identical to the unfolding
machines.
The stripping plates on the folding parts are actuated via
the spring-loaded sliding bar contact. Additional, right and
left differently mounted restoring springs open the plates
on activation of the folding process.
Pressure plates should well overlap.
djustment and setting to be made in working position and
adequate locking only.
Maintenance and care of the stripping plate
adjustment
Impurities are not to exclude. For that reason, at least once
the day the stripping plates (L) to open and close several
times to assure the free floating and to remove impurities.
Joints to oil every 100 h. Restoring springs to clean.
Once finished the harvest works, bearing (C) of the
adjustable stripping plate (L) to clean and to protect
against corrosion using adequate means.
Check that the cut-off block is centrically arranged in
central working position.