MacDon FlexDraper FD75 - Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders

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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.
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
NOTE:
The Short Brace Kit for Center Reel Arm (MD #B5605) must be installed before the fore-aft cylinders can be repositioned.
If the Multi-Crop Rapid Reel Conversion option is installed, refer to Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders with Multi-Crop Rapid
Reel Conversion Option, page 95.
Reposition the center arm cylinder as follows:
NOTE:
Reel components not shown in illustration for improved clarity.
NOTE:
To move a split reel into canola position, the Short Brace Kit for Center Reel Arm (B5605) is required.
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A
B
C
Figure 3.105: Forward Position
1. Position reel fully aft with support arms horizontal.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from
the ignition.
3. Remove four bolts (A) securing cylinder bracket (B) to the
reel arm.
4. Position reel until bracket (B) lines up with desired position
holes (C):
• Forward position, refer to Figure 3.105, page 92
• Rearward position, refer to Figure 3.106, page 92
5. Reinstall four bolts (A) to secure bracket (B) to reel arm at
new position.
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A
B
C
Figure 3.106: Rearward Position
OPERATION