Adjust Shredder Topper Shear Plates (If Equipped)

1. CAUTION:

   
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   A - Shear Plates

   B - Socket Head Cap Screws (2 used)

   Avoid serious injury. Shut OFF engine, remove ignition key, and wait for topper to completely stop rotating before adjusting shear plates.

   Avoid serious injury from sharp edges. Wear gloves when handling blades.

   Rotate topper drum so shear plate (A) is in line with blade.

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2. Loosen socket head cap screws (B).

3. Adjust shear plate up until it makes contact with bottom of blade.

   NOTE: If shear plate does not make contact with bottom of blade, shear plate must be replaced. See your authorized John Deere dealer.

4. Tighten socket head cap screws.

5. Verify topper drum rotates freely.

6. Repeat on remaining shear plate.