MacDon PW8 Pick-Up Header - Manual (Page 70)

OPERATION
Adjusting Stripper Plate Clearance
1. If necessary, adjust clearance as follows:
a. Loosen nuts (A) on the stripper plate (B) to adjust
and move plate to achieve clearance (C) of
1/8–1/4 in. (3–6 mm).
b. Tighten nuts (A).
c. Recheck the clearance.
Figure 3.74: Stripper Plate Clearance
3.12.3 Operating Height
Header Height
Header height is the distance between the deck pivot and
the ground. Recommended operating height (A) is 12 in.
(305 mm).
Figure 3.75: Operating Height
Header height adjustments are made with the combine
header height control. The numbered decals (A) on both
sides of the header provide an indication of the header
operating height if the combine is not equipped with an in
cab display of header height.
The location of end plate (B) on the decal represents the
header height. The position between 4 and 5 indicates the
recommended operating height of 12 in. (305 mm).
Position 1 indicates the lowest height, and 7 is the highest.
Figure 3.76: Height Gauge
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