Adjusting Reel Cam - MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series Operator's Manual

Cam Position 4, Reel Position 2 or 3 is used with the reel
fully forward to leave the maximum amount of stubble in
lodged crops.
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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 35% faster than the reel speed.
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.
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Leaves a significant amount of stubble when cutting
height is set to approximately 203 mm (8 in.). In damp
materials such as rice, it is possible to double the ground
speed because of the reduction of cut material.
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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 4–5 sharply decrease 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
positions (refer to 5.15.1 Reel Clearance to Cutterbar, page
recommended reel tine pitch in specific crops and crop conditions.

Adjusting Reel Cam

DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason.
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OPERATION
Figure 3.132: Finger Profile – Position 4
Figure 3.133: Finger Profile – Position 4
502). Refer to 3.6.2 Header Settings, page 43
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