MacDon PW8 Pick-Up Header - Manual (Page 69)

OPERATION
Figure 3.72: Right End
Stripper Plate Clearance
The header is equipped with a pair of stripper plates (A)
located on either side of the center opening, and are
designed to minimize crop carryover behind the auger
when properly adjusted.
• If the clearance between the flighting and stripper plate
is too large, crop will tend to wrap around the auger and
disrupt crop flow into the combine.
• If the clearance is too little, the auger flighting may
contact the stripper plates, and cause excessive wear
to the flighting and stripper plates.
Stripper plate clearance has been set to 1/8–1/4 in. (3–6
mm) at the factory.
Figure 3.73: Stripper Plates
Checking Stripper Plate Clearance
Check and adjust the clearance if necessary whenever the auger position is changed:
To check stripper plate clearance:
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason. A child or even
a pet could engage an idling machine.
1. Lower header to the ground, shut down combine and remove key from ignition.
2. Manually rotate the auger to check for interference, and to check clearances between the auger flighting and
stripper plates.
NOTE: Access the auger/stripper plate area from top of header.
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