Combines What s the best rear wheel axle height setting on a R52IJIJ

[Southpaw]

The rear axle is set in the high position making the combine 4.5 inches higher in the rear than the front. If I move to the lower position, the back end should drop 3 inches according to the manual. All the manual says about set up is that the machine should be as close to level as possible. Thanks for any advice in advance.

 

[NDDan]

My opinion would be mostly level for rotor machines. I believe the '96 R52 would have long shoe like the big brothers got in '96 and the chaffer already runs up hill quite noticeably. I have heard of and seen the guys with old conventionals install tall rear tires on rear to tip walkers and shoe uphill more.

 

[Southpaw]

That's looks like what I'm going to do. We just got rained out for a few days. Finished shelling corn and wanted to do it before getting into beans. looks like a big job. Will post to let you know how it turns out. Thanks for the comment.