The main functions of the scrape board on a cotton picker include:
1. Guiding cotton plants: The scrape board helps to align and guide the cotton plants as they are collected and fed into the picker mechanism for harvesting.
2. Preventing losses: By properly positioning the cotton plants, the scrape board helps to minimize the chances of cotton falling to ground or gettingangled in the.
3. picking: The scrape board ensures that the cotton plants are presented to the picking spindles in a way that allows for efficient and thorough harvesting.
4. Adjustability: Some scrape boards are adjustable, allowing operators to fine-tune the positioning and alignment of cotton plants for optimal harvesting.
The scrape plays a crucial role in the harvesting of a cotton picker, helping to ensure that the operates effectively and efficiently in gathering cotton from the fields. Proper maintenance and adjustment of the scrape board are important to ensure the cotton harvesting process runs