MacDon D50 - Adjusting Reel Fore-Aft Position - Hydraulic Method; Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders on Single Reel

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A
B
Figure 3.38: Reel Fore-Aft
3. Remove pin (A) from each reel support arm.
4. Using a 15/16 in. wrench on bolt (B), turn the sprocket
inside the reel arm to slide the reel to the desired position.
If the reel binds on the arms from misalignment, move in
smaller increments (two holes at a time).
5. Re-install pin (A). Be sure the same hole is used at
each arm.
6. Check that the reel is evenly adjusted.
7. Check the reel clearance to cutterbar after making changes
to the cam setting. Refer to the following for measurement
and adjustment procedures:
• 4.10.1 Reel Clearance to Cutterbar, page 197
• 4.10.2 Reel Frown, page 200
IMPORTANT:
Operating with the reel too far forward can result in the
fingers contacting the ground. When operating with the
reel in this position, lower the skid shoes or adjust the
header angle as required to prevent damaging the fingers.
Adjusting Reel Fore-Aft Position – Hydraulic Method
The factory-set reel position suits normal conditions, but the fore-aft position can be adjusted as required using the
controls inside the cab.
1. Select FORE-AFT mode on the selector switch in the cab.
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A
Figure 3.39: Fore-Aft Decal
2. Operate the hydraulics to move the reel to the desired
position, using decal (A) as a reference.
3. Check the reel clearance to the cutterbar after making
changes to the cam setting. Refer to the following for
measurement and adjustment procedures:
• 4.10.1 Reel Clearance to Cutterbar, page 197
• 4.10.2 Reel Frown, page 200
IMPORTANT:
Operating with the reel too far forward can result in the
fingers contacting the ground. When operating with the
reel in this position, lower the skid shoes or adjust the
header angle as required to prevent damaging the fingers.
Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders on Single Reel
The reel can be moved approximately 227 mm (9 in.) farther aft by repositioning the fore-aft cylinders on the reel arms.
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
OPERATION