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How can the height of the cut be adjusted in precision chop machines?
How can the height of the cut be adjusted in precision chop machines?
- By adjusting the position of the harvest wheels (correct)
- By removing the shear plate
- By increasing the engine speed
- By adding skids to the rotor chamber
What affects the degree of laceration in precision chop machines?
What affects the degree of laceration in precision chop machines?
- The presence of skids in the rotor chamber
- The forwards speed
- The position of the shear plate (correct)
- The engine speed
Why should forage harvesters have the highest forwards speed?
Why should forage harvesters have the highest forwards speed?
- To increase the risk of flails striking the ground
- To reduce engine power consumption
- To reduce laceration of the grass
- To ensure a seal of air entry into the rotor chamber (correct)
What is the main purpose of the machine described in the text?
What is the main purpose of the machine described in the text?
How is power transferred to drive the flails of the machine?
How is power transferred to drive the flails of the machine?
What are the two types of machines commonly used? Which type allows the field to be cut in a round and round method?
What are the two types of machines commonly used? Which type allows the field to be cut in a round and round method?
What is a disadvantage of using the offset machine?
What is a disadvantage of using the offset machine?