Adjusting Deck Plates and Gatherer Chain Guides (Standard)

The deck plates (A) snap ears from the stalks as the stalks are pulled down by the stalk rolls (B).

The corn head is shipped from the factory with the deck plates spaced 30 mm (1-3/16-in.) apart at the front and 32 mm (1-1/4-in.) apart at the rear to cover most conditions. The deck plates can be adjusted for different varieties of corn and varying field conditions.

To minimize the amount of trash and stalk intake, the deck plates must be open as far as possible without causing shelling.

1. Raise the center shields.

2. Loosen four bolts (C) on both deck plates.

IMPORTANT: The center of space (E) between deck plates must be located over the center of space (E) between stalk rolls.

NOTE: Deck plates must be spaced 1.5 to 2 mm (1/16- to 5/64-in.) wider apart at the rear than at the front.

3. Position deck plates so the center space between the edge of the deck plates is located over the center space between the stalk rolls (B).

4. Adjust gatherer chain guides (D) in until they are just touching the gatherer chains.

5. Torque bolts (C) on guides and deck plates to specification.

Specification

A-Deck Plates
B-Stalk Rolls
C-Bolts
D-Gatherer Chain Guide
E-Center Line

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A gauge for deck plate spacing can be made from wood or metal.

A-Front
B-Rear

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A-Weld
B-Do Not Weld

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