SECTION 6 OPERATION
Form 169000 / 169040
77
Revision D
6.17.5 Reel Position
Reel position has been found to be a critical
factor in achieving good results in adverse
conditions. Reel position is factory-set for
average straight standing crop. It can be
adjusted both vertically and horizontally (fore-aft)
for different crop conditions.
See table below for recommended reel position
in unusual crop conditions:
CROP CONDITION
REEL POSITION
Crop Down or Lodged
Forward and Down
(Also Increase Reel Speed)
Wet or Dead Material
Collects On Cutterbar
and Plugs Sickle.
Back and Down
(Close To Guards)
Short Crop
Back
Thick Stemmed Or
Heavy Standing
Up And Forward
To make adjustments to reel position, refer to
the following Sections 6.17.5.1 to 6.17.5.4.
6.17.5.1 Reel Fore-Aft Position: A30-S, A30-D
NOTE
The reel must be adjusted equally on
both sides.
CAUTION
To prevent accidental movement of
windrower, place all controls in NEUTRAL or
in PARK, engage park brake (if applicable),
shut off engine, and remove key.
a. Open LH endshield.
b. Loosen four nuts (A).
c. Loosen jam-nut on adjuster bolt (B), and turn
bolt (B) to adjust fore-aft position.
d. Tighten jam-nut, and four nuts (A).
e. Open
RH
endshield.
f.
Loosen the reel drive chain (C) as follows:
1. Loosen nut (D) on sprocket.
2. Loosen jam-nut on adjuster bolt (E), and
turn adjuster bolt (E) to loosen chain.
g. Loosen four nuts (F).
h. Loosen jam-nut on adjuster bolt (G), and turn
adjuster bolt to adjust reel fore-aft position.
i.
Tighten jam-nut, and four nuts (F).
j.
Tighten reel drive chain (C) as follows:
1. Turn adjuster bolt (E) to tighten chain until
total chain slack at (C) is 1/4 in. (6 mm).
2. Tighten jam-nut at (E) and nut (D) and
re-check tension.
k. Close shields before engaging the header.
A
B
G
F
D
E
C
