Oakwood - 10/25/2026 20:27 Took a look today and one of my machines has the fast sprocket (20 teeth i think) while 2 have the slow.(33 i think) for the driven rock trap sprocket. Found some online posts indicating slow better for feeding and wear and tear on the rocktrap. I didnt even realize the one machine was different. Looks like (according to info I found) slower speed will reduce backfeeding although potentially less rock protection while faster rocktrap can potentially impede feeding but stop rocks better. 2nd pic is comment from SDman on diff. forum who’s advise has usually been right in my experience.
Thanks for this good information oakwood. I will definitely take a look at what this 1680 has for sprockets. I know I had more than one spare with the 1660 because I used to experiment with changing speeds on it when having problems feeding flax. No real solution was ever found for flax on that combine other than quitting growing flax. Its a wonder I didn't burn the machine down.
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