If a blade breaks due to a foreign object coming through the chopper always replace blades two pairs at a time, directly opposite each other through the center of the rotor. ...

If a blade breaks and the chopper must be operated without a replacement, then the damaged blade and the one directly opposite it must both be removed to maintain rotor balance. ...

Check for adequate clearance between the installed blades and the stationary blades. A minimum of 1/4” is required. Check clearance of all blades, even those that are not replaced. Do not ...

Check that the stationary blades are centered in the middle of the slots in the chopper fl oor. If they are not the knife bar must be moved over.

If you do not have suffi cient clearance and the stationary blades are in the position specifi ed in point #4 the rotor must be moved over. Remove all shields to ...

Check your rotor blades and flip or replace them if necessary. Tough conditions will also play a factor in how well the chopper is or isn’t cutting sufficiently.

Adjust the tailboard fins. Check that the internal deflector fins are positioned correctly so that all residue will be evenly distributed across the width of the chopper. Single rotary combines must ...

The rotor serial number (A) is located on the rotor, on the drive end, in line with the shaft keyway. The straw chopper serial number (B) is located on the ...

Make sure the drive sheaves are aligned and check the tension of your belt. If the belts are too loose you’ll get insufficient traction and wear the belts; if the belts ...

Determine where the chaff is coming from and redirect chaff fl ow away from the belt.

A good place to start with green straw is to put the stationary blades in about 1/2 - 3/4 inch in in relation to the chopper floor.  This will allow some ...