Reel Position - Fore And Aft - MacDon 3020 Operator's Manual

REEL POSITION - FORE & AFT
Reel fore-aft position can be adjusted to suit
various crop conditions:
For straight standing crop, the reel position is
normally centered above the cutterbar.
For crops that are down, tangled, or leaning, move
reel ahead of cutterbar.
Bushy crops require positioning the reel behind the
cutterbar, applying downward force on the crop
and drapers.
To adjust the fore-aft position of the reel:
1. Position reel height so support arms (A) are
horizontal.
2. Loosen locknut (B) at left support arm.
3. Loosen jam nut and positioning screw (C)
under each support arm.
4. Slide the reel to desired position. A pry bar may
be used in hole (G).
NOTE: Positioning screw (C) must be in the same
hole on each support arm (A).
5. Tighten positioning screw (C), then tighten jam
nut at each support arm.
6. Tighten locknut (B) at left support arm.
7. Check that reel drive idler arm (D) is properly
positioned:
Idler position (E) - Reel in any of the three
forward positions.
Idler position (F) - Reel in any of the three
rearward positions.
Form # 147021
OPERATION
REEL FORE-AFT POSITION ADJUSTMENT
D
REEL DRIVE IDLER ARM POSITION
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C
B
E
F
A
G
Issue 05/05