MacDon FlexDraper FD75 - Adjusting Reel Drive Chain Tension; Loosening Reel Drive Chain

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4. Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to
Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 31.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the tine tube is supported at all times to prevent
damage to the tube and other components.
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Figure 6.243: Reel Tine Tube
5. Slide the new tines and reel arm (A) onto the end of
the tube.
6. Install the tine tube bushings. For instructions, refer to
Installing Bushings on Five-, Six-, or Nine-Bat Reels, page
479.
7. Attach the tines to the reel tine tube with bolts and
nuts (B).
Removing Plastic Fingers
Plastic reel fingers are secured to the tine tube with a single Torx
®
screw.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine,
remove the key, and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason.
WARNING
To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a raised reel, always engage the reel safety props before going under the
raised reel for any reason.
1. Lower the header fully.
2. Raise the reel fully.
3. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
4. Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 31.
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