215575 86 Revision B
Stripper Plate Clearance
The pick-up header is equipped with a pair of stripper plates located on either side of the center opening. The stripper
plates are designed to minimize crop carryover behind the auger, but they require proper adjustment.
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Figure 3.135: Stripper Plates
Stripper plates (A) can be found on either side of the header’s
center opening. The clearance between the stripper plates and
the auger flighting is factory-set to 3–8 mm (1/8–5/16 in.).
NOTE:
• If the clearance between the auger flighting and the stripper
plates is too large, crop has a tendency to wrap around the
auger, disrupting flow of crop into the combine.
• If the clearance is too small, the auger flighting may contact
the stripper plates, resulting in excessive wear to the flighting
and the stripper plates.
Checking Stripper Plate Clearance
Check the clearance between the stripper plates and the auger flighting whenever the auger position is changed. Adjust
the clearance if necessary.
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from
the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
1. Lower the header to the ground.
2. Shut down the combine and remove the key from the ignition.
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Figure 3.136: Stripper Plate Clearance
3. Rotate the auger manually to check for interference and to
check the clearance between auger flighting (A) and
stripper plates (B).
NOTE:
Access the auger/stripper plate area from the top of
the header.
4. Start the combine’s engine.
5. Run the header slowly, and listen for contact between
auger flighting (A) and stripper plates (B). Gradually
increase the speed of the header until it is operating at full
speed.
If there is any contact between the auger flighting and the
stripper plates, adjust the stripper plate clearance. For
instructions, refer to Adjusting Stripper Plate Clearance,
page 87.
OPERATION
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