Adjusting Pickup Float Springs

E54013-UN-05JAN05

Right-Hand Side

E54012-UN-05JAN05

Left-Hand Side

A - Jam Nut

B - Float Spring Setting Dimension

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).

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

   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).