MacDon D50 - Adjusting Reel Clearance; Reel Clearance

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X
B
A
Figure 4.159: Reel Clearance
8. Check finger clearance (X) when positioned between
locations (A) and (B). Depending on the reel fore-aft
position, the minimum clearance can result at the guard
tine, hold-down, or cutterbar. For finger clearance
measurements, refer to Table 4.4, page 197.
9. Adjust the reel if necessary. For instructions, refer to
Adjusting Reel Clearance, page 199.
Adjusting Reel Clearance
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine,
remove the key, and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason.
1. Raise the header fully.
2. Engage the header safety props.
3. Lower the reel fully.
4. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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A
B
Figure 4.160: Reel Outboard Arm
5. Adjust the outboard reel arm lift cylinders to set the
clearance as follows:
a. Loosen bolt (A).
b. Turn cylinder rod (B) out of the clevis to raise the reel
and increase the clearance to the cutterbar, or turn the
cylinder rod into the clevis to lower the reel and
decrease the clearance.
c. Tighten bolt (A).
d. Repeat these steps at the opposite side.
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