Recommended Initial Crop Settings

The following settings for various crops are for average conditions. Varying crop and field conditions may require slightly different settings. This list of settings is meant to be a starting point for platform settings based on crops and conditions. These settings should be modified as field conditions warrant. It is important to consider how certain platform settings affect other settings. To best optimize the adjustment capability of the platform, settings should be checked and modified in the following order:

1. Platform Tilt (turnbuckle length)

2. Finger Timing

3. Feed Drum Height

The chart on the following page indicates the recommended settings for various crops. See Adjustments - Suspension and Leveling section for proper adjustment procedures and more information for each platform setting.

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Initial Crop Settings

  Required Adjustment Order (Left to Right)
Crop Platform Tilt (Turnbuckle Length)a Finger Timingb Feed Drum Heightc Sump Pan (in/out)d Side Belt Positiond
Barley (easy feeding/typical) 493 mm (19.5 in.) 4:30 30 mm (1.25 in.) In Out
Barley (tough feeding) 520 mm (20.5 in.) 4:30 25 mm (1 in.) In (unless very tough) In
Canola 495 mm (19.5 in.) 3:30 35 mm (1.375 in.) In Out
Lintels 432 mm (17 in.) 4:30 25 mm (1 in.) In Out
Lupins 432 mm (17 in.) 4:30 25 mm (1 in.) In In
Oats 520 mm (20.5 in.) 4:30 25 mm (1 in.) In (unless very tough) In
Peas 432 mm (17 in.) 3:30 35 mm (1.375 in.) In Out
Rice (standing/typical) 533 mm (21 in.) 4:30 25 mm (1 in.) Out In
Rice (down/wet/tough) 533 mm (21 in.) 4:30 23 mm (.875) Out In
Sorghum 493 mm (19.5 in.) 4:30 25 mm (1 in.) In (unless very tough) In
Soybeans 493 mm (19.5 in.) 4:30 25 mm (1 in.) In (unless very tough) In
Sunflower 493 mm (19.5 in.) 4:30 30 mm (1.25 in.) In Out
Wheat (easy feeding/typical) 493 mm (19.5 in.) 4:30 30 mm (1.25 in.) In Out
Wheat (tough feeding) 520 mm (20.5 in.) 4:30 25 mm (1 in.) In (unless very tough) In
aAll adjustments based on previous suspension system leveling using a 140 mm (5.5 in.) vertical top beam spacing and a 493 mm (19.5 in.) turnbuckle length (see Adjustments - Suspension and Leveling section).
bAs viewed from right-hand side of machine.
cRetracting fingers to center draper belt splice connector clearance.
dSump pan can most easily be removed or installed when the side draper belts are in the outer most position.

 

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