MacDon PW7 Pick-Up Header - Manual (Page 30)

SECTION 4 – ADJUSTMENTS
Form 169149 Revision E 24
Pickup adjustments to be performed only
when:
 Feeder house locks are engaged or
pickup is lowered to the ground.
 Combine is shut off.
 The key is removed.
 All moving parts have stopped.
4.1 TIRE PRESSURE AND WHEEL
TORQUE
WARNING : An over inflated
tire could explode and cause
serious injury or death. Read tire
safety section before continuing.
a) Tire inflation: 8 to 10 PSI (55-69kPa)
b) Wheel bolt torque: 60 lb-ft
4.2 TEETH HEIGHT (WHEEL)
ADJUSTMENT
The proper height adjustment should be checked
to ensure the set-up of the pickup is correct. A
clearance of 1/2 inch (12mm) between the teeth
and the ground is recommended as an initial
setting. Line up the 6
th
cog from the bottom on
the pick up frame wheel plate with the
adjustment cog on the wheel spindle plate. See
following.
Recommended Initial Setting
1. Make sure tire pressure is in desired
range. (8-10 psi.)
2. Position the pickup rear roller height to
14“ above the ground (350mm). Check
tooth height at this time and proceed
with further adjustment if required.
3. Raise pickup until center of rear roller is
approximately 20” off of the ground.
4. Using a 3/4” wrench, loosen the
clamping bolt on one side of the pickup.
5. Using two 3/4” wrenches, move the
adjustment nut to the desired clearance.
Wheel Adjustment
P00686
P00699
P00686