Concave Sections—Remove and Install

  1. NOTE: For ease of removal, close concave completely.

    H63544
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    A - Handle

    B - Neutral Position

    Move handle (A) to shift rotor gearcase in neutral position (B).



  2. H63545
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    H63546
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    A - Shield

    B - Shield

    C - Shield

    Remove quick-lock pins and open side shield (A).



  3. Remove quick-lock pins and shields (B and C).

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    A - Separator Cover

    Remove separator inspection covers (A).



  5. Inspect wear on concave sections using AH204933 Clearance Gauge.

  6. NOTE: Removing separator grate provides access for rotating rotor for maximum concave to threshing element clearance.

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    A - Cap Screws

    B - Separator Grate

    Remove cap screws (A) and separator grate (B).



  7. H63543
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    A - Cap Screws

    B - Diverter

    Loosen cap screws (A) and remove left-hand sheet metal diverter (B).



  8. H63541
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    A - Cardboard

    Place a piece of cardboard (A) or poly over conveyor augers. This provides protection for the augers and allows a smooth surface to remove the concaves.



  9. H73853
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    A - Shields

    Remove quick-lock pins and shields (A).



  10. H63538
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    A - Separator Cover

    Remove quick-lock pins and front two separator covers (A) on right-hand side of machine.



  11. H75040
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    Concave Retainer

    A - Spring Pin

    B - Concave Retainer

    Remove spring lock pin (A) from concave retainer (B).



  12. Lift concave retainer and remove handle from each concave section.

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    A - Cap Screws (12 Used)

    Loosen cap screws (A).



  14. Fully open concave. This allows weight of concaves to rest on conveyor auger bed.

  15. H63583
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    A - Cap Screws (12 Used)

    B - Pins

    C - “Z” Bar

    Remove cap screws (A).



  16. Remove cotter pins, pins (B) and “Z” bar (C).

  17. Rotate rotor such that a gap in the threshing element pattern occurs at mid concave.

  18. Remove center concave section.

  19. Slide rear concave to the center position and remove.

  20. Slide front concave to the center position and remove.

  21. Install concaves in reverse order.

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    A - Handle

    B - Groove

    C - Concave Retainer

    D - Spring Pin

    Install concave handle (A) into groove (B) on concave sections.



  23. Install concave retainer (C) and retain with spring pin (D).

  24. H63583
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    A - Cap Screws (12 Used)

    B - Pins

    C - “Z” Bar

    Position “Z” bar (C) over end of concaves and install cap screws, but do not tighten.



  25. Install pins (B).

  26. Fully close concave.

  27. H51980
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    A - Cap Screws

    Be sure the ends of concaves fit snug into “Z” bar; then tighten top row of cap screws (A) first.



  28. Tighten bottom row of cap screws last.

  29. Adjust concave level. (See Concave Leveling later in this section.)

  30. NOTE: Make sure top edge of separator cover is under clips.

    H63538
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    A - Separator Covers

    Install separator covers (A).



  31. H73853
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    A - Shields

    Install shields (A).



  32. H73877
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    A - Cap Screws

    B - Separator Grate

    Install separator grate (B) and retain with cap screws (A).



  33. H63541
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    A - Cardboard

    Remove cardboard (A) or poly from conveyor augers.



  34. H63543
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    A - Cap Screws

    B - Diverter

    Install diverter (B) to original position and tighten cap screws (A).



  35. H70754
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    A - Separator Cover

    Install separator inspection covers (A).



  36. H63545
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    H63546
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    A - Shield

    B - Shield

    C - Shield

    Install shields (B and C).



  37. Close side shield (A).

  38. Place rotor drive gearcase in desired speed range.

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