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Table 3.5 Recommended FD1 Series / FM100 Combine Header Settings for Canola
Stubble Height 102–203 (4–8)
Stabilizer
Wheels
18
As required
Skid Shoe
Position
Down for light or heavy crop conditions, middle or down for normal or lodged crop conditions
Crop
Condition
Divider Rods
Draper Speed
Setting
19
Header
Angle
20 21
Reel Cam
Reel
Speed %
22
Reel Position
Upper Cross
Auger
Light
On
7
A25–10 6 or 7 Recommended
Normal
On
7
B – C
1 10 6 or 7 Recommended
Heavy
On
8
B – C
1 10 3 or 4 Recommended
Lodged
On
7
D
25–10 3 or 4
Recommended
Stubble Height 203+ (8+)
Stabilizer
Wheels
As required
Skid Shoe
Position
Not applicable
Crop
Condition
Divider Rods
Draper Speed
Setting
19
Header
Angle
20 21
Reel Cam
Reel
Speed %
Reel Position
Upper Cross
Auger
Light
On
7
A25–10 6 or 7 Recommended
Normal
On
7
B – C
2 10 6 or 7 Recommended
Heavy
On
8
B – C
1 or 2 10 3 or 4 Recommended
Lodged
On
7
D2or35–10 3 or 4 Recommended
18. Stabilizer wheels are used to limit the side-to-side movement when cutting off the ground in rolling terrain and to minimize bouncing.
19. Setting on FM100 draper control.
20. Set header angle as shallow as possible (setting A) with center-link and skid shoes while maintaining cutting height.
21. Cutting height is controlled with a combination of skid shoes and header angle.
22. Percentage above ground speed.
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