MacDon R85 - 4.11 Tall Crop Feed Plates

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4.11 Tall Crop Feed Plates
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Figure 4.28: Cage Deflector
The tall crop feed plates (A) assist in feeding tall crops into
the conditioner by aiding material flow from behind cage
deflectors (B).
The feed plates are designed for installation under the two
cage deflectors. They are stored inside the compartment at
the right end of the header.
Tall crop feed plates should only be installed when cutting
tall, heavier crops; they can degrade cutterbar performance
if used in medium to light alfalfa.
4.11.1 Removing the Tall Crop Feed Plates from Storage
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the 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 fully.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key.
3. Open the right end drive cover. Refer to 3.4.5 Removing Right Endshield, page 32.
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Figure 4.29: Nut Shield and Feed Plate Storage
4. Remove four nuts (A), securing nut shields (B) and feed
plates (C) to side of compartment, and remove
deflectors and plates. Reinstall nuts (A).
5. Install right endshield. Refer to 3.4.6 Installing Right
Endshield, page 32.
OPERATING THE HEADER