MacDon 960 - Reel and Reel Drive; Reel Clearance from Cutterbar; Centering the Reel

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
REEL AND REEL DRIVE
Reel Clearance From Cutterbar
The bat reel should be adjusted to provide 2 inches
(50
mm) clearance above culterbar and/or drapers
with reel fUlly lowered. For pick-up reel clearances,
see Reel Operator's Manual.
Check reel clearance whenever the reel fore·aft
position is changed.
To increase reel clearance from cutterbar:
1. Lower header and reel fully.
2. Turn adjuster nut (e), both sides, clockwise to
achieve proper and consistent clearance across
cutterbar.
NOTE: For 36' header, in addition to adjusting at
each end: At center reel arm, loosen nut (B) and
turn nut (D) clockwise. Tighten nut (B) to secure
the position.
To decrease reel clearance, turn nuts (C) counter·"
clockwise and at 36' center arm, loosen nut
(D) and
turn nut (8) clockwise.
Centering the Reel
Center the reel between the header end sheets
by
adjusting the reel support arm brace (A).
To
adjust
1. Loosen nut (E) at rear of brace ..
2. Position brace (A) as required to center reel.
3. Tighten nul (E) 10 160 ft.lbs. (215 N·m).
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REEL CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
REEL CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
36' HEADER - CENTER ARM
REEL CENTERING
ADJUSTMENT