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214323 99 Revision B
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Figure 3.121: Finger Profile Cam Position 4
Cam Position 4, Header Angle At Maximum, and Reel Fully
Forward provides the maximum amount of reel reach below the
cutterbar to pick up lodged crops.
This position leaves a significant amount of stubble when
cutting height is set to approximately 203 mm (8 in.). In
damp materials such as rice, its possible to double the
ground speed because of the reduction of cut material.
This setting generates a fingertip speed that is
approximately 35% faster than the reel speed.
NOTE:
Higher cam settings with the reel fore-aft position set between
45 sharply decreases the draper capacity because the reel
disrupts the crop flow across the drapers and the fingers engage
the crop that is moving on the drapers. High cam settings are
recommended only with the reel at, or close to, full forward settings.
IMPORTANT:
The reel to cutterbar clearance should always be checked following adjustments to reel tine pitch and reel fore-aft position.
For instructions, refer to 6.13.1 Reel Clearance to Cutterbar, page 464.
Refer to 3.6.2 Header Settings, page 43 for recommended reel tine pitch in specific crops and crop conditions.
Adjusting Reel Cam
The reel is designed to pick up flattened and severely lodged crops. Adjustment may be required as crop conditions change.
DANGER
To prevent bodily 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 operators seat for any reason.
1. Lower the reel fully.
2. Lower the header fully.
3. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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A
B
C
Figure 3.122: Cam Disc Positions
4. Turn latch pin (A) counterclockwise using a 3/4 in. wrench
to release the cam disc.
5. Use the wrench on bolt (B) to rotate the cam disc and align
latch pin (A) with the desired cam disc hole position (C)
(1 to 4).
NOTE:
Bolt (B) is positioned through the cam disc (transparent
view shown in illustration for improved clarity).
6. Turn latch pin (A) clockwise to engage and lock the
cam disc.
7. Repeat Steps 4, page 99 to 6, page 99 for the opposite reel.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the cam is secured into position before operating
the machine.
OPERATION

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