MacDon FD75 - Centering Reel; Reel Tines; Removing Steel Tines

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5.13.3 Centering Reel
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, always stop engine,
remove key, and engage safety props before going under header for any reason.
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Figure 5.234: Header on Blocks
1. Start engine and raise header.
2. Stop engine and remove key from ignition.
3. Place two 150 mm (6 in.) blocks (B) at ends of
cutterbar.
4. Disengage float locks and header lift cylinder locks.
5. Start combine and lower header fully—allowing header
to flex into a full smile.
6. Stop engine and remove key from ignition.
7. Measure clearance (A) between reels and endsheets at
both ends of header. The clearances will be same when
reels are centered.
If adjustment is required:
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Figure 5.235: Reel Center Support Arm
8. Loosen bolt (A) on each brace (B).
9. Move forward end of reel center support arm (C)
laterally as required to center both reels.
10. Tighten bolts (A) and torque to 359 Nm (265 lbf∙ft).
5.13.4 Reel Tines
IMPORTANT:
Keep the reel tines in good condition and straighten or replace them as necessary.
Removing Steel Tines
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, always stop engine,
remove key, and engage safety props before going under header for any reason.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING