Combines R42 Rotor loss in Corn

[tbran]

Common question. Check the archives subject as this subject is discussed a time or two. First how much lossIJ Drop the spreader and count the kernals per running foot. look in the op man to see the actual loss. Probably a lot less than you think. The thing about a Gleaner is corn loss always shows up in the standing corn to the left. 1% loss or less is very good. You also could be losing that much or more from the header. The operators manual is very good in the loss check department. Now, what is the combine year modelIJ What is the spacing of the wires in the separator and thresher grateIJ If the spacing is 1_2" then we pull everyother wire from both the separator and thresher grate to leave a 1" spacing. leave them out unless you have very hard to thresh wheat. If you have 3_4" spacing in the threshing grate don't pull anything here. You can add reverse bars as the book recommends or one can pull the helicals from the separator access panel. You can also add retarder bars to the bottom to rip the shucks which are rolling and containing corn. We support going over to 'TIPS' topic to your left then click on 'upgrades' and discover a new world of performance to be unleashed from the processor of your machine.

 

[mo_farm]

How fast are you running your rotorIJ Sometimes if your not running it to fast speeding it up a little helps cut down on rotor loss. It's just one of those things you have to play around with to find just the right speed and clearance combination.

 

[John]

Slowing down on my N6 has always caused more lose. Watch the Pacer and keep the rotor as full as possible. The more put into the rotor, the more threshing that is accomplished and less loss out the discharge. Gleaners always look worse than they are. They dump all trash at the left rear corner in a 1' wide stream. CIH, NH, MF, and JD drop their trash the width of the machine looking less and mixed with the shoe lose.