Cutterbar/Skid Plate Tilt Adjustment

IMPORTANT: Platform must be on combine.

The tilt adjustment is made for platform cutterbar/skid plate to ground relationship. It is made to compensate for tire size and other variables and to make the cutterbar straight.

Rigid platforms are usually adjusted so skid plates are parallel with the ground or slightly "heeled out". Set tilt with platform on level driveway or floor.

Loosen nuts (A) on both ends of platform.

(Not Illustrated) If heavy-duty protection plates are used, remove tilt channel protector.

(Not Illustrated) Remove optional auger anti-wrap shields.

Loosen nut (B) about 1.5 mm (1/16 in.).

CAUTION: Lower feederhouse cylinder safety stop when working under platform. Set parking brake, shut off engine and remove key.

Turn adjusting bolt (C) out to raise at front and lower at rear (tilt upward).

Turn adjusting bolt (C) in to lower at front and raise at rear (tilt downward).

Use this procedure for left- and right-hand tilt channels until left- or right-hand skid plates are parallel to the ground in operating position.

Use string from both ends of platform to align tips of cutterbar guards, then adjust remaining tilt channels until cutterbar is straight.

Hold nut (B) and tighten adjusting bolt (C).

After setting cutterbar tilt, pull upper point sheet down until it rests on end sheet on both ends of platform.

A-Nut
B-Nut
C-Bolt

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Tighten nuts (A).

If equipped with auger anti-wrap shields, reposition shields for 13 mm (1/2 in.) clearance from auger flighting.

IMPORTANT: Readjust auger finger timing and reel.

NOTE: After initial adjustment, tilt can be changed by turning each adjusting bolt an equal amount.

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