HEADER OPERATION
Operating Variables
Satisfactory function of the header requires
making the proper adjustments
to
suit various
crops and conditions.
Correct
operation
reduces
crop
loss
and
allows
cutting of more acres.
As
well,
proper
adjustments
and
timely maintenance
will
increase
the length of service
you
receive from the
machine.
The
variables listed
at
right
will affect
the
performance
of
the header. You will quickly
become adept at adjusting the machine to give
you the desired results.
OPERATING
VARIABLES
1.
Ground Speed
2.
Cutting Height
3.
Header Flotation
4.
Header Angle
5.
Draper Speed
6.
Delivery Opening Width
7.
Reel Speed
8.
Reel Height
9.
Reel Fore-Aft Position
10.
Divider Angle
GROUND SPEED
Ground speed should
be
such that the sickle can cut crop smoothly and cleanly, while giving the
desired delivery
of
material to the opening. Excessive ground speed results
in
"ragged" cutting. See
"Windrowing" for affects of ground speed
on
windrow formation.
In tough-to-cut crops like flax, reduce ground speed to reduce loads on cutting components and drives.
Higher ground speeds require heavier float settings to prevent excessive bouncing. This will result in
increased cutting component damage.
As ground speed is increased, draper
and
reel speed should be increased to handle the extra material.
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The chart below indicates
the
relationship between ground speed and area cut for the four header sizes.
Example shown: At a ground speed
of
5 miles per hour
(8
km/h)
with a 36
ft.
header, the area cut would
be approximately 22 acres
(9
hectares).
GROUND SPEED
17
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