Adjusting Row Unit Drive Sprockets With Fixed Speed Drive (Forage Harvesters)

494 Corn Heads are driven from the right-hand side only and includes two 32-tooth sprockets as standard equipment.

Corn heads driven from both sides - 592, 594, 692, 693, 694, 892, 893, and 894 which include two 27-tooth and two 32-tooth sprockets set at 1:1 ration as standard equipment. 1092, 1290, 1291, and 1293 corn heads have two 19-tooth and two 23-tooth set at 1:1 ratio as standard equipment.

NOTE: Drain oil and remove pan before changing or adjusting sprockets, see Remove/Install Oil and Pan in Service section.

For maximum operating speed, install large sprockets on drive shafts and small sprocket on driven shaft.

When changing sprocket location, secure sprockets to shafts and align sprockets for smooth operation (add or remove chain links as necessary).

Adjust tightener so chain will operate without climbing or jumping sprockets.

The following chart gives the approximate harvester travel speed that must be used with each sprocket combination.

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NOTE: Recommended travel speed in chart is based on average field conditions. Your particular field condition may differ and determine which sprocket must be used.

894 and Smaller Corn Heads
Adapter
Plate Shaft
Sprocket
(Drive)
Corn Head
Shaft
Sprocket
(Driven)
Front
Corn Head
Shaft Speed
@2100
Engine rpm
Approx.
Suggested
Ground
Speed
27-Tooth 32-Tooth 360 Under 3 mph
(5 km/h)
27-Tooth 27-Tooth 450 3-4 mph
(5-7 km/h)
32-Tooth 32-Tooth 450 4-5 mph
(7-8 km/h)
32-Tooth 27-Tooth 562.5 Over 5 mph
(8 km/h)
1092 and Larger Corn Heads
Adapter
Plate Shaft
Sprocket
(Drive)
Corn Head
Shaft
Sprocket
(Driven)
Front
Corn Head
Shaft Speed
@2100
Engine rpm
Approx.
Suggested
Ground
Speed
19-Tooth 23-Tooth 360 Under 3 mph
(5 km/h)
19-Tooth 19-Tooth 450 3-4 mph
(5-7 km/h)
23-Tooth 23-Tooth 450 4-5 mph
(7-8 km/h)
23-Tooth 19-Tooth 562.5 Over 5 mph
(8 km/h)

 

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