MacDon FD75 - Adjusting Reel Fore-Aft Position; Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders

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Figure 3.90: Fore-Aft Decal
A decal (A) is attached to the right reel support arm for
identifying reel position. The aft edge of the cam disc (B) is
the reel fore-aft position marker.
For straight standing crop, center the reel over the cutterbar
(4–5 on decal).
For crops that are down, tangled, or leaning, it may be
necessary to move the reel ahead of the cutterbar (lower
number on decal).
IMPORTANT:
Adjust to a steeper header angle if experiencing difficulty
picking up flattened crop. Refer to Controlling Header Angle,
page 77 for adjustment instructions. Adjust reel position only
if header angle adjustments are not satisfactory.
Refer to 3.6.2 Header Settings, page 42 for recommended
reel positions in specific crops and crop conditions.
NOTE:
In crops that are difficult to pick up such as rice, or severely lodged crops that require full forward positioning of the
reel, set the reel tine pitch to provide proper placement of the crop onto the drapers. Refer to 3.7.11 Reel Tine
Pitch, page 91 for adjustment details.
Adjusting Reel Fore-Aft Position
1. Select FORE-AFT mode on the selector switch in the cab.
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Figure 3.91: Fore-Aft Decal
2. Operate the hydraulics to move the reel to the desired
position while using decal (A) as a reference.
3. Check the reel clearance to cutterbar after making
changes to the cam setting. Refer to the following for
measurement and adjustment procedures:
• 5.13.1 Reel Clearance to Cutterbar, page 436
• 5.13.2 Reel Frown, page 439
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
The reel can be moved approximately 227 mm (9 in.) farther aft by repositioning the fore-aft cylinders on the
reel arms. This may be desirable when straight-combining canola. If the Multi-Crop Rapid Reel Conversion option
is installed, refer to Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders with Multi-Crop Rapid Reel Conversion Option, page 89.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason.
OPERATION