Corn Head Backshaft Speed/Adjustable Deck Plate Spacing Switch (Black)

NOTE: Switch is also used to control platform reel lift/reel fore and aft. Refer to Platform Reel Lift/Reel Fore and Aft Switch in this section for further information.

Backshaft speed and deck plate spacing switch (A) allows operator to control the backshaft speed of the corn head and adjust deck plate spacing (if equipped).

System Requirements:

  • Road transport disconnect switch (B) must be in field position.

Variable Speed Feeder House Drive: When a corn head or row-crop head is attached, backshaft speed and deck plate spacing switch is used to control the backshaft speed and adjustable deck plate spacing.

Press top of switch to increase backshaft speed or press bottom of switch to reduce backshaft speed. Backshaft speed will display on cornerpost.

NOTE: Multi-speed feeder house drive can be adjusted with key switch ON. When machine is started and is engaged, feeder house operates at preset speed.

CommandTouch Multi-Speed Feeder House Drive (optional): When a corn head or row-crop head is attached, backshaft speed and deck plate spacing switch is used to control the backshaft speed and adjustable deck plate spacing.

Press top or bottom of switch once to activate display. Press top of switch to increase gear selection or press bottom of switch to reduce gear selection.

Current gear displays in black and desired gear flashes in blue on display until desired gear is reached.

Speeds shown are at high idle and with no load:

  • 1st Gear: 510-530 rpm
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    H86975


    A-Backshaft Speed and Deck Plate Spacing Switch
    B-Road Transport Disconnect Switch

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  • 2nd Gear: 560-580 rpm
  • 3rd Gear: 620-640 rpm
  • 4th Gear: 700-720 rpm
  • 5th Gear: 770-790 rpm

Deck Plate Spacing (if equipped): Press left or right side of switch once to activate display. Press left side of switch again to increase spacing and press right side of switch to decrease spacing.

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