Reel Position - MacDon A30-S Operator's Manual

6.17.5 Reel Position

Reel position has been found to be a critical
factor in achieving good results in adverse
conditions. Reel position is factory-set for
average straight standing crop. It can be
adjusted both vertically and horizontally (fore-aft)
for different crop conditions.
See table below for recommended reel position
in unusual crop conditions:
CROP CONDITION
Crop Down or Lodged
Wet or Dead Material
Collects On Cutterbar
and Plugs Sickle.
Short Crop
Thick Stemmed Or
Heavy Standing
To make adjustments to reel position, refer to
the following Sections 6.17.5.1 to 6.17.5.4.
6.17.5.1 Reel Fore-Aft Position: A30-S, A30-D
The reel must be adjusted equally on
both sides.
CAUTION
To prevent accidental
windrower, place all controls in NEUTRAL or
in PARK, engage park brake (if applicable),
shut off engine, and remove key.
a. Open LH endshield.
b. Loosen four nuts (A).
c. Loosen jam-nut on adjuster bolt (B), and turn
bolt (B) to adjust fore-aft position.
d. Tighten jam-nut, and four nuts (A).
Form 169000 / 169040
SECTION 6 OPERATION
REEL POSITION
Forward and Down
(Also Increase Reel Speed)
Back and Down
(Close To Guards)
Back
Up And Forward
NOTE
movement
A
B
e. Open RH endshield.
f. Loosen the reel drive chain (C) as follows:
E
1. Loosen nut (D) on sprocket.
2. Loosen jam-nut on adjuster bolt (E), and
turn adjuster bolt (E) to loosen chain.
g. Loosen four nuts (F).
of
h. Loosen jam-nut on adjuster bolt (G), and turn
adjuster bolt to adjust reel fore-aft position.
i. Tighten jam-nut, and four nuts (F).
j. Tighten reel drive chain (C) as follows:
1. Turn adjuster bolt (E) to tighten chain until
total chain slack at (C) is 1/4 in. (6 mm).
2. Tighten jam-nut at (E) and nut (D) and
re-check tension.
k. Close shields before engaging the header.
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D
C
F
G
Revision D