FIELD OPERATION
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STRAW ELEVATOR
STRAW ELEVATOR ADJUSTMENT -- Figure 17
The straw elevator bottom shaft A is spring-tensioned
so that it can float according to the amount of material
being handled.
The spring tension B must be adjusted according to
the crop being harvested.
S Models without lateral flotation -- Figure 18
For all crops other than maize:
1. Stops C must be set in the lowest position on
both sides:
Loosen nuts D and E and ease off bolt F until a
minimum clearance of 1 mm is obtained be-
tween plate G and bolt F.
T ighten nuts D and E.
2. Adjust spring length B to 112 mm with nut H on
both sides.
For maize crops:
1. Stops C must be set in the highest position on
both sides:
Loosen nuts D and E and screw in bolt F until
stop C is in its highest position.
T ighten nuts D.
Adjust bolt F until a minimum clearance of 1
mm is obtained between plate H and bolt F.
T ighten nut E.
2. Adjust spring length B to 89 mm with nut H on
both sides.
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