This is not correct it defeats the purpose of the baffle. In order for it to work the openings should not be over the pickup, should be to the side. If in alignment your piston will see the full hopper height, this is why to have it to the side.
Maybe I didnt word it quite right, the openings of the baffle is on the sides, or in line with the axis of the rotor. The ridge of the baffle is in line with the rotor stem.
RE the rotor and piston, yes they are the correct ones. I picked the LNL up used a couple of years ago, and that was exactly the same first issue I ran into.
Thanks for the assist.