MacDon PW8 Pick-Up Header - Manual (Page 73)

OPERATION
3.12.4 Hold-Down
Hold-Down Position
Hold-down position refers to the position of the fiberglass
rods (A) with respect to the swath, and can be adjusted
according to crop conditions.
The fiberglass rods (A) hold the swath in contact with the
pick-up belts, and guide the crop under the auger. Ideally,
constant down pressure on the crop will assist in pick-up
performance.
Adjust the hold-down position with the combine reel height
control to suit crop conditions:
• (1) Short Crop
• (2) Average Crop
• (3) Heavy Crop
IMPORTANT:
Before reversing the combine feeder house to
unplug the feeder, fully raise the hold-down.
Figure 3.81: Hold-Down Positions
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