Reel Speed - MacDon M150 2008 Operator's Manual

6.5.3

Reel Speed

The speed of the reel is controlled with switches
on the CDM in the cab. On D Series draper
headers, it can be set relative to the ground
speed of the windrower using the Header Index
feature, or can run independently. Refer to the
Operator's Manual for your specific header for
windrowing guidelines
speeds.
6.5.3.1 Reel To Ground Speed
Setting the speed of the reel relative to ground
speed using the Header Index function allows
the operator to run the engine at lower rpm while
maintaining the desired ground and reel speed.
NOTE
Reducing engine speed saves fuel and
reduces noise in the cab. Ground/cutting
speed can be maintained using this
feature.
IMPORTANT
Windrower must be moving.
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared
the area.
HEADER INDEX
FAST
SLOW
Form # 169017
HEADER OPERATION – D SERIES
and recommended
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECTOR
88
ENGAGE HEADER
HEADER INDEX
SWITCH - ON
ON GSL PRESS REEL SPEED
SWITCH FAST OR SLOW
DISPLAY SHOWS
##.## ##.# REEL IND
NO
INDEX
O.K.?
DONE
Example:
Windrower is operating at 8 mph with Header
Index on and set at 5.5. Display shows;
13.5 5.5 REEL IND
where 13.5 (8+5.5) is the reel speed in mph, and
5.5 is the header index setting.
Windrower speed drops to 7.5 mph at same
Header Index setting. Display shows;
13.0 5.5 REEL IND
where 13.0 (7.5+5.5) is the reel speed in mph,
and 5.5 is the header index setting.
Windrower is operating at 8 mph with Header
Index on and set at 1.0. Display shows;
9.0 1.0 REEL IND
where 9.0 (8+1.0) is the reel speed in mph, and
1.0 is the header index setting.
##.## = MPH or KPH
##.# = 0.0 to 9.9
YES
Issue – June 2008