Deck Plate Spacing

Deck Plate Spacing adjusts deck plate opening in order to match changes in crop conditions.

Modify When:

  • Switching fields, or conditions vary in the same field.

Decrease Deck Plate Spacing When:

  • Ear shelling at deck plates.
  • Header loss has been identified as grain shelling at the base of the ear.
  • Grain damage is recognized in the corn head. Reduce deck plate spacing to provide a cushion for the ears.
  • To optimize feeding for narrow stalks.

Increase Deck Plate Spacing When:

  • Excessive trash intake from the corn head is causing shelled corn to come out of the rear of the combine.
  • The corn head is pulling up corn stalks and ears. Gradually open deck plates until stalks feed through rolls more freely.
  • The corn appears to be pushing stalks over.
  • To optimize feeding for large diameter stalks.

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Deck Plate Spacing Switch

Procedure to Modify:

  • Press left side of switch to increase spacing.
  • Press right side of switch to decrease spacing.

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Deck Plate Spacing

Pressing left or right side of switch on multi-function lever activates the Deck Plate Spacing icon on corner post display.

Minimum: 0

Maximum: 9

Increment: 1

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