MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series Operator's Manual page 136

Cam Position 1, Reel Position 6 or 7 delivers the most
even crop flow onto the drapers without fluffing or disturbing
the material.
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This setting will release crop close to the cutterbar and
works best if the cutterbar is on the ground.
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Some crops will not be delivered past the cutterbar when
the cutterbar is raised off the ground and the reel is
pushed forward; therefore, set the initial reel speed
approximately equal to the ground speed.
Cam Position 2, Reel Position 3 or 4 is the recommended
starting position for most crops and conditions.
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If the crop is stalling on the cutterbar when the reel is in
the forward position, increase the cam setting to push the
crop past the rear edge of the cutterbar.
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If the crop is getting fluffed or if there is a disruption to the
flow across the drapers, decrease the cam setting.
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This setting generates a fingertip speed that is
approximately 20% faster than the reel speed.
Cam Position 3, Reel Position 6 or 7 is mainly used to
leave long stubble.
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This position allows the reel to reach forward and lift the
crop across the knife and onto the drapers.
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This setting generates a fingertip speed that is
approximately 30% faster than the reel speed.
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Figure 3.129: Finger Profile – Position 1
Figure 3.130: Finger Profile – Position 2
Figure 3.131: Finger Profile – Position 3
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