MacDon D60 - Adjusting Hinged Endshield

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4.3.3 Adjusting Hinged Endshield
Polyethylene endshields expand or contract when subjected to large temperature changes. The position of the latch pin
can be adjusted to compensate for dimensional changes.
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Figure 4.8: Gap Between Endshield and Frame
1. Measure gap (X) between the front end of the endshield
and the header frame and compare the measurement to
the values provided in this table.
Table 4.1 Gap (X) Chart
Temperature
°C (°F)
Gap (X) between Endshield
and Frame
mm (in.)
-4 (25)
28 (1 1/8)
7 (45) 24 (1)
18 (65)
20 (13/16)
29 (85)
16 (5/8)
41 (105)
12 (1/2)
52 (125)
8 (5/16)
63 (145)
4 (3/16)
89 (165)
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If adjustments are required, proceed as follows:
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Figure 4.9: Left Endshield
2. Open the endshield. For instructions, refer to 4.3.1 Opening
Hinged Endshield, page 116.
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