OPERATION
Cam Position 4, Header Angle At Maximum, and Reel
Fully Forw ard provides the maximum amount of reel
reach below the cutterbar to pick up lodged crops and
gives a finger tip speed approximately 35% faster than the
reel speed.
• Cutting height is set to approximately 8 in. (203 mm) to
leave a significant amount of stubble. In damp materials
such as rice, it is possible to double ground speed
because the amount of material that is being cut is less.
NOTE:
High cam settings with the reel fore-aft position at 4–5
severely decreases the drape r capacity because the reel
disrupts crop flow across the drapers. The fingers are
still engaged in the crop that is moving on the drapers.
High cam settings are recommended only with the reel at
or close to full forward settings.
Figure 3.80: Finger Profile – Position 4
IMPORTANT:
The reel to cutterbar clearance should always be checked following adjustments to reel tine pitch and reel
fore-aft position.
Refer to 3.6.2 Header Settings, page 44 for recommended reel tine pitch in specific crops and crop conditions.
Adjusting Reel Cam
WARNING
Stop combine engine and remove key before making adjustments to machine. A child or even a pet could
engage the drive.
1. Using a 3 /4 in. (19 mm) wrench, turn the cam latch
pin(A)counterclockwisetoreleasethecamdisc.
2. Use the wrench on bolt (B) to rotate cam disc and align
latch pin (A) with de sired hole (1 to 4) at (C) in cam disc.
NOTE:
Bolt (B) is through cam disc. Some parts shown
transparent for visib ility.
3. Turn latch pin (A) clockwise to engage and lock
cam disc.
4. Repeat above procedure for the other reel.
IMPORTANT:
Secure cam position before operating m achine.
Figure 3.81: Reel Cam Positioner
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