Put the first 8 hours on the new machine yesterday and had a heck of a time with the feeder house chain bringing straw back over the top of the feeder house plugging of course every time. After a lot of troubleshooting I noticed the front drum is now completely exposed including the outer chains on the feeder house allowing material to build up on the chain-pain in my rear. I also noticed there is no longer a sprocket type setup on the front drum for the chain to ride on, just a piece of rod welded on both ends. Another piss poor design because my chain jumps over them.
Dealer put in a complaint in DTAC or however you spell it and we instantly got a call from the top dogs saying we need to buy this "special kit" that basically moves the drum back and lays a piece of tin in front of the outside chains to eliminate the problem-basically make it like a 06' machine. Why would they fix it if it wasn't broke? I was pissed, either warranty or the dealer is picking up this tab.
Any of you guys down south in wheat country experience this? They say it isn't much of an issue with draper heads because they feed more directly in the center of the feeder house. I don't have the kit number but I thought I'd mention this issue before you all go out and find you machine isn't ready.
Dealer put in a complaint in DTAC or however you spell it and we instantly got a call from the top dogs saying we need to buy this "special kit" that basically moves the drum back and lays a piece of tin in front of the outside chains to eliminate the problem-basically make it like a 06' machine. Why would they fix it if it wasn't broke? I was pissed, either warranty or the dealer is picking up this tab.
Any of you guys down south in wheat country experience this? They say it isn't much of an issue with draper heads because they feed more directly in the center of the feeder house. I don't have the kit number but I thought I'd mention this issue before you all go out and find you machine isn't ready.