Adjusting Auger

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1. Both sides of corn head main frame and auger bearing carriers (A) are slotted for adjusting auger. Auger can be adjusted up and down for clearance between auger flighting and floor.

2. Keep auger adjusted down in most conditions. Raise auger to prevent ear damage in popcorn and food grade corn.

3. In normal conditions, keep a minimum of 6 mm (1/4 in.) clearance between auger and the lower adjustable auger stripper.

4. In normal conditions, keep a minimum of 32 mm (1-1/4 in.) clearance between auger flighting and bottom of floor.

5. Bearing carriers can be removed and auger lifted and bolts installed at upper slotted holes on each side to raise auger 76 mm (3 in.) above floor for use in food corn.

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A-Bearing Carriers

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6. Adjust inner retaining brackets (A) so that the center part of the auger is aligned to the outer parts.

7. To do this, slacken nuts (B) and adjust inner retaining brackets (A).

8. Retighten nuts (B).


A-Retaining Bracket
B-Nuts

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KM1000670

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