Adjusting Reel Fore-Aft Position - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

A decal (A) is attached to the right reel support arm for
identifying reel position. The aft edge of the cam disc (B)
is the reel fore-aft position marker.
For straight standing crop, center the reel over the cutterbar
(4–5 on decal).
For crops that are down, tangled, or leaning, it may be
necessary to move the reel ahead of the cutterbar (lower
number on decal).
IMPORTANT:
Adjust to a steeper header angle if experiencing difficulty
picking up flattened crop. Refer to
Angle, page 55 for adjustment instructions. Adjust
reel position only if header angle adjustments are not
satisfactory.
Refer to 3.6.2 Header Settings, page 44
reel positions in specific crops and crop conditions.
NOTE:
In crops that are difficult to pick up such as rice, or severely lodged crops that require full forward positioning of
the reel, set the reel tine pitch to provide proper placement of the crop onto the drapers. Refer to
Tine Pitch, page 65 for adjustment details.

Adjusting Reel Fore-Aft Position

1. Select FORE-AFT mode on the selector switch in
the cab.
2. Operate the hydraulics to move the reel to the desired
position while using the decal (A) as a reference.
3. Check the reel clearance to cutterbar after making
changes to the cam setting. Refer to the following for
measurement and adjustment procedures:
• 5.8.1 Reel Clearance to Cutterbar, page 186
• 5.8.2 Reel Frown, page 189
IMPORTANT:
Operating with the reel too far forward can result in
the fingers contacting the ground. When operating
with the reel in this position, lower the skid shoes or
adjust the header tilt as required to prevent damaging
the fingers.
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Controlling Header
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Figure 3.30: Fore-Aft Decal
Figure 3.31: Fore-Aft Decal
3.7.10 Reel
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