MacDon A40D - Checking Conditioner Rolls

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5.10 Checking Conditioner Rolls
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from the 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.
DANGER
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
1. Lower the header fully.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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B
C
Figure 5.39: Roll Gap Adjustment Hardware
3. Check that nut (A) is tight and top of nut (A) is at 2 on
decal (C).
4. If required, adjust gap by loosening nut (A) and turning
adjuster (B). Retighten nut (A).
NOTE:
When adjusting roll gap, be sure that the decal reading is
the same on both sides of the conditioner roll to achieve
consistent intermesh across the rolls.
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B
C
X
Figure 5.40: Access Port – Exposed
5. Loosen bolt (A) and rotate cover (B) to expose access
port (C).
6. Check roll timing by examining distance X at each end of
the rolls (C). Each steel bar on one roll should be centered
between two bars of the other roll, so that distance X is
12 mm (1/2 in.).
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS