Adjusting Pickup Float Springs

E54013

Right-Hand Side
E54012

Left-Hand Side
 

A-Jam Nut

B-Float Spring Setting Dimension

  

Dimension (B) is an initial float spring setting for pickup tooth-to-ground clearance of 25-50 mm (1-2 in.)

More spring force will be needed if:

  • Operating at pickup tooth-to-ground clearance above 50 mm (2 in.)

Less spring force will be needed if:

  • The pickup does not lower completely to desired operating height.
  • The pickup bounces too much and leaves crop.

1. Remove access panel.

2. Loosen jam nut (A).

IMPORTANT: Any dimension less than 60 mm (2-3/8 in.) at the right-hand spring will stretch or weaken the spring.

3. Tighten screw into spring plug until dimension (B), between spring plug and spring anchor, is attained.

WITHOUT GAUGE WHEELS
Right-Hand Side 170 mm
(6-11/16 in.)
Left-Hand Side 155 mm
(6-3/32 in.)
WITH GAUGE WHEELS
Right-Hand Side 100 mm
(3-15/16 in.)
Left-Hand Side 100 mm
(3-15/16 in.)

 

4. Tighten jam nut (A).

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