Wedge Kit
NOTE:
See your John Deere dealer for bundle (after measurement is taken).
A wedge kit allows for proper cutterbar angle on a pre 60 series machine.
Position machine on flat level ground with platform removed.
Position feeder house so face is perpendicular to the ground. To check this a bubble level can be placed on the face of feeder house.
Measure distance (A) between the center of feeder house drive shaft and the ground.
Compare dimension to table and determine amount of wedge angle required.
| 9050 STS Combines |
| Dimension (A) |
Wedge Angle Required |
Less Than 850 mm (33 1/2 in.) |
None |
850-900 mm (33 1/2-35 1/2 in.) |
1.5° Wedge |
900-950 mm (35 1/2-37 1/2 in.) |
3° Wedge |
More Than 950 mm (37 1/2 in.) |
4.5° Wedge |
| 9000, 10 and 50 Series CWS and CTS Combines |
| Dimension (A) |
Wedge Angle Required |
Less Than 875 mm (34 1/2 in.) |
None |
875-925 mm (34 1/2-36 1/2 in.) |
1.5° Wedge |
925-975 mm (36 1/2-38 1/2 in.) |
3° Wedge |
More Than 975 mm (38 1/2 in.) |
4.5° Wedge |
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