MacDon D65 - Reel Delivery

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7.3 Reel Delivery
Use the following tables to determine the cause of reel delivery problems and the recommended repair procedure.
Problem Solution Refer to
Symptom: Reel Not Releasing Material in Normal Standing Crop
Reel speed too fast Reduce reel speed 3.7.6 Reel Speed, page 58
Reel too low Raise reel
3.7.10 Reel Height, page 60
Reel tines too aggressive Reduce cam setting 3.7.12 Reel Tine Pitch, page 68
Reel too far back Move reel forward
3.7.11 Reel Fore-Aft Position, page 61
Symptom: Reel Not Releasing Material in Lodged and Standing Crop (Reel Fully Lowered)
Reel tines too aggressive for standing
crop
Reduce cam setting (1 or 2)
3.7.12 Reel Tine Pitch, page 68
Symptom: Wrapping on Reel End
Reel tines too aggressive
Reduce cam setting
3.7.12 Reel Tine Pitch, page 68
Reel too low Raise reel
3.7.10 Reel Height, page 60
Reel speed too fast Reduce reel speed 3.7.6 Reel Speed, page 58
Crop conditions Install optional endshields See your MacDon Dealer
Reel not centered in header Center reel in header
5.8.3 Centering Reel, page 205
Symptom: Reel Releases Crop too Quickly
Reel tines not aggressive enough
Increase cam setting
3.7.12 Reel Tine Pitch, page 68
Reel too far forward Move reel back
3.7.11 Reel Fore-Aft Position, page 61
Symptom: Reel Will Not Lift
Reel lift couplers are incompatible or
defective
Change quick coupler
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Symptom: Reel Will Not Turn
Control set at 0
Activate reel speed control 3.7.6 Reel Speed, page 58
Quick couplers not properly
connected
Connect couplers
4.1 Attaching Header to Windrower,
page 113
Reel drive chain disconnected Connect reel drive chain
5.9.7 Replacing Drive Chain on Single
Reel, page 239
Symptom: Reel Motion Uneven under no Load
Excessive slack in reel drive chain
Tighten reel drive chain
5.9.2 Adjusting Reel Drive Chain
Tension, page 229
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