New Holland 499 Operator's Manual page 39

SECTION 2 - OPERATION
REEL POSITION
WARNING
Disengage the PTO, turn off the tractor engine
and remove the key. Wait for all movement to
stop before leaving the operator's position.
Never adjust, lubricate, clean or unplug machine
with the engine running. Failure to comply could
result in death or serious injury.
The reel is set at the factory for normal crop
conditions. Adjustment slots allow different reel
positions for unusual crop conditions.
To move the reel forward or back, place a long punch
or pry bar in the holes in the side sheet to move the
reel. Loosen bolts, 1, and move the reel. Tighten the
bolts. Move the opposite end of the reel to the same
position.
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IMPORTANT: The reel drive belt must be loosened
before moving the reel.
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To move the reel up or down, loosen four bolts, 1, and
adjust bolt, 2. Then tighten the bolts. Move the
opposite end of the reel to the same position.
IMPORTANT: Never lower the reel to the point where
the tines dig into the ground or touch the guards.
2
For short crops, move the reel rearward and raise it
as required for more clearance at the guards and
1
header frame floor. This will reduce carry-over of
1
material.
Make certain the reel is parallel with the header
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frame and the tines are equally spaced above the
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cutter bar. Tighten all hardware securely. Adjust the
reel belt tension as detailed in the "Reel Drive Belt"
portion of this section.
Check and readjust header flotation as described in
the "Header Flotation" portion of this section.
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