MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series Operator's Manual page 81

Table 3.10 FD1 Series Recommended Reel Settings (continued)
Cam Setting Number
(Finger Speed Gain)
3 (30%)
4 (35%)
NOTE:
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Adjust the reel forward to get closer to the ground while tilting the header back. Fingers/tines will dig into the
ground at extreme reel-forward positions, so adjust skid shoes or header angle to compensate. Adjust the reel
rearwards to position the reel farther away from the ground when tilting the header forward.
•
Header tilt can be increased to position the reel closer to the ground, or decreased to position the reel farther
from the ground, while keeping material flowing onto drapers.
•
To leave the maximum amount of stubble behind in lodged crop, raise the header and increase the header tilt to
keep the reel close to the ground. Position the reel fully forward.
•
The reel may have to be moved back to prevent lumps or plugging on the cutterbar in thinner crops.
•
Minimum crop carrying capacity (minimum area of exposed draper between the reel and the header backsheet)
occurs with the reel in the furthest aft position.
•
Maximum crop carrying capacity (maximum area of exposed draper between the reel and the header
backsheet) occurs with the reel in the furthest forward position.
•
Due to the nature of the cam action, the tip speed of the fingers/tines at the cutterbar becomes higher than that
of the reel speed at higher cam settings. Refer to Table
214683
OPERATION
Reel Position
Number
3 or 4
2 or 3
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Reel Finger Pattern
3.10, page 56.
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