MacDon A40D - Adjusting Conditioner Roll Gap

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B
C
Figure 3.153: Rock Drop Tine Support
3. Loosen nut (A) on both sides, and align pointer (B) at each
side of the rock drop tine support with one of slots (C) to
match the crop condition.
Crop Condition Light
Normal
Heavy
Slot
Upper
Center
Lower
4. Tighten the hardware on both sides.
5. Disengage the safety props.
3.8.13 Adjusting Conditioner Roll Gap
The roll gap determines the amount of conditioning.
• To reduce conditioning, increase the roll gap.
• To increase conditioning, decrease the roll gap.
The conditioner roll gap is factory-set at 6 mm (1/4 in.).
WARNING
To prevent accidental movement of windrower, return ground speed lever (GSL) to Park, center steering wheel to lock,
shut off engine, and remove key.
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B
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Figure 3.154: Roll Gap Adjustment Gauge
1. Loosen and back-off upper jam nut (A), on both sides of the
conditioner.
2. To increase the roll gap, turn lower nut (B) clockwise to
raise the link, and increase gauge (C) setting.
3. To decrease the roll gap, turn lower nut (B)
counterclockwise to lower the link, and decrease gauge (C)
setting.
4. Tighten jam nuts (A) on both sides.
OPERATION