Centering Single Reel; Reel Tines; Removing Steel Tines - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

Centering Single Reel

To center the reel, follow these steps:
1. Loosen bolt (A) on brace (B) at both ends of reel.
2. Move forward end of reel support arm (C).
3. Tighten bolts (A) and torque to 265 ft·lbf (359 N·m).

5.8.4 Reel Tines

IMPORTANT:
Keep reel tines in good condition. Straighten or replace as required.

Removing Steel Tines

WARNING
To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel, always engage reel safety props before going under raised
reel for any reason.
1. Lower header and raise reel. Engage reel safety props.
WARNING
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 machine for any reason.
2. Shut down engine and remove key from ignition.
3. Remove tine tube bushings from the applicable tine tube at center and left discs. Refer to
from Five-, Six- or Nine-Bat Reels, page
147725
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Figure 5.151: Reel Support Arm
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Removing Bushings
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