MacDon FlexDraper FD140 - Adjusting Reel Fore-Aft Position

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The reel on European-configured headers can be moved approximately 67 mm (2.6 in.) farther aft by
repositioning the fore-aft cylinders on the header’s reel arms to accommodate certain crop conditions. Refer to
Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders on European-Configured Headers, page 104.
If the combine is equipped with the Multi-Crop Rapid Reel Conversion option, refer to Repositioning Fore-Aft
Cylinders on Non-European-Configured Headers with Multi-Crop Rapid Reel Conversion Option, page 108.
NOTE:
The Multi-Crop Rapid Reel Conversion option is not available for European-configured headers.
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Figure 3.106: Fore-Aft Decal
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).
NOTE:
If experiencing difficulty picking up flattened crop, adjust to
a steeper header angle. Refer to 3.7.5 Header Angle, page
81 for adjustment instructions. Adjust reel position only if
header angle adjustments are not satisfactory.
For recommended reel positions in specific crops and
crop conditions, refer to 3.6.2 Header Settings, page 43.
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 3.7.12 Reel Tine
Pitch, page 111 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 3.107: Fore-Aft Decal
2. Operate the hydraulics to move the reel to the desired
position while using the 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:
• 5.15.1 Reel Clearance to Cutterbar, page 502
• 5.15.2 Reel Frown, page 506
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 tilt as required to prevent damaging the fingers.
OPERATION