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DJUSTMENTS
Sweeping Reel —————
The control to operate the reel is located to the left, and forward of the operator, on the dashboard. To
engage the reel, move the handle in a clockwise direction from the “off” position. This valve controls the “on and
off” condition of the reel assembly and also the speed of the reel by moving the swing arm to the full on position. It
is not necessary to run the reel at full speed all the time. Choose the speed that works best for the conditions that
you are in.
The reel assembly is raised and lowered by means of an electric solenoid valve in the hydraulic system.
The switches for this valve are located on the front side of the hydrostat control lever. Press the top button to raise
the header, and press the bottom button to lower the header.
Reel Speed —————
Reel speed is variable from 0-145 R.P.M. To increase speed, move the handle clockwise away from the
“off” position. To decrease speed, move the handle counter-clockwise toward the “off” position.
Reel Depth —————
The sweeping depth for all widths of reels is controlled by a depth wheel on the right side, and a depth
control crank on the left side. To adjust the sweeping depth, raise the reel enough to “un-weight” the depth crank
and wheel, then make the adjustments as needed to achieve desired sweeping depth. Required sweeping depth is
determined by the ground conditions at hand.
The depth wheel is easily adjusted by means of turning the threaded stem. First, remove the click pin and
the “L shaped” locking handle from the top of the threaded stem. Then use the special “T handle” (hanging inside
the cab) with a 15/16” socket on the lower end to adjust the height of the wheel assembly. When finished with the
adjusting process, re-install the L shaped locking handle with the click pin in the top of the threaded stem, to keep
the adjustment from changing over a period of time due to vibration, etc.
Recommended settings for the sweeping heads: (NOTE: These settings should be established on hard
dirt, or on a concrete floor.) Make sure sweeping head is parallel to the ground surface, right side to left side.
HARD SOIL: Set the sweeping head height for the wire tines to be ¼ inch above the ground.
SOFT SAND: Set the sweeping head height for the wire tines to be ¾ inch above the ground.
Additional options for sand: 1) Reel speed can be reduced to approx 75% of normal, 2) Tire pressure can
be reduced somewhat to provide more flotation.
NOTE: If sweeper tends to “bounce” at preferred sweeping speed, please refer to above settings. If
necessary, raise the sweeping head several turns on the adjustments until you skip over a few nuts – then gradually
lower the head a turn at a time, until you achieve proper results, and the bouncing should by now be minimized.
Sometimes leaning the head forward a small amount by lengthening the top link will also help reduce bouncing.
Windrow Delivery —————
The reel assembly is equipped with a hinged cover on the left side which allows the operator to vary the
size and shape of the windrow. It may be raised or lowered by means of an adjustment bolt to achieve the desired
effect. It may also be folded up or removed entirely in heavy crop conditions, or when transporting the sweeper.
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