Reel; Reel Clearance To Cutterbar; Measuring Reel Clearance - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

6.8 Reel

CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, before servicing machine or opening drive covers, refer to
Servicing, page 113.

6.8.1 Reel Clearance to Cutterbar

The minimum clearance between the reel fingers and the cutterbar ensures that the reel fingers do not contact
the cutterbar during operation. The clearance is adjusted at the factory, but adjustments may be necessary
before the header is put into operation.
The finger to guard/cutterbar clearances with reels fully lowered are shown in Table
Clearance, page 200.
Table 6.15 Finger to Guard/Cutterbar Clearance
'X' +/- 1/8 in. (3 mm) at Reel Ends
Header Width
Single Reel
15 ft.
20 ft.
25 ft.
30 ft.
35 ft.
40 ft.

Measuring Reel Clearance

To measure the finger-to-guard/cutterbar clearance, follow these steps:
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, always stop engine,
remove key, and engage safety props before going under header for any reason. Refer to the windrower
operator's manual for instructions regarding the proper use and storage of header safety props.
1. Park header on level ground.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Double Reel
3/4 in.
(20 mm)
–
1 in.
(25 mm)
1-3/4 in.
(45 mm)
2-3/8 in.
3/4 in.
(60 mm)
(20 mm)
–
Figure 6.152: Finger Clearance
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6.1 Preparation for
6.15 Finger to Guard/Cutterbar
Revision A