MacDon FD70 for Combine Operators - Manual (Page 139)

SECTION 10. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Form 169006
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Revision D
A
10.4.1.2 Non-Hinged
a. To remove the
endshield, press
against latch in
opening at (A) on
inboard side of
endsheet.
b. Lift up on shield, pull out and back to remove
shield.
c. To install shield, locate forward end in crop
divider (B), and position shield over endsheet.
Pin (C) at top of endsheet must engage shield.
d. Push in shield where shown (opposite latch), and
shield will self-latch.
10.4.1.2.1 Adjustments
NOTE
Plastic endshields are subject to
expansion or contraction depending on
large temperature variations. Latch pin
can be adjusted to compensate for
dimensional changes.
a. Remove endshield.
b. Loosen bolts (D).
c. Adjust pin assembly (E) to achieve the gap ‘X’
between front end of the shield and header frame
in accordance with the following chart.
TEMPERATURE
Degrees ˚F (˚C)
GAP ‘X’
Inches (mm)
25 (-4) 1.1 (28)
45 (7) 1.0 (24)
65 (18) 0.79 (20)
85 (29) 0.64 (16)
105 (41) 0.5 (12)
125 (52) 0.32 (8)
145 (63) 0.16 (4)
165 (89) 0
d. Tighten bolts (D).
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C
B
D
E
X