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Table 3.3 Recommended Operating Settings (continued)
Field Conditions
Operating Variables
Crop Type
Crop
Condition
(tons per acre)
Terrain
Stubble
Height
mm (in.)
Header
Angle
Knife
Speed
(spm)
Reel Speed
(rpm)
Auger
Speed
Float
Feed Pan
Position
Roll Gap
mm (in.)
Wild/
Grass Hay
<2
Smooth
0
Steep
1850–1950 65–70
Low/
Normal
Normal/
Heavy
Upper slot
6 (1/4)
Wild/
Grass Hay
<2
Rocky
0
Medium
1850–1950 65–70
Low/
Normal
Light/
Normal
Upper slot
6 (1/4)
Wild/
Grass Hay
Lodged
Smooth
0
Steep
1850–1950 73–77
Normal/
High
Heavy
Variable
Refer to
above
Wild/
Grass Hay
Lodged Rocky
0
Medium
1850–1950 73–77
Normal/
High
Light/
Normal
Variable
Refer to
above
OPERATION