Adjusting Reel Clearance - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

6. Check finger clearance (X) when positioned between
locations (A) and (B). Depending on the reel fore-aft
position, the minimum clearance can result at the guard
tine, hold-down, or cutterbar. For finger clearance
measurements, refer to Table
7. Adjust the reel if necessary. For instructions, refer to
Adjusting Reel Clearance, page

Adjusting Reel Clearance

Perform this procedure with the reel at the midpoint of the fore-aft range and fully lowered.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine,
remove the key, and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason.
1. Adjust the outboard reel arm lift cylinders to set the
clearance as follows:
a. Loosen bolt (A).
b. Turn cylinder rod (B) out of the clevis to raise the reel
and increase the clearance to the cutterbar, or turn the
cylinder rod into the clevis to lower the reel and
decrease the clearance.
c. Tighten bolt (A).
d. Repeat these steps at the opposite side.
2. Double Reel: Adjust center arm lift cylinder link (A) to set
the clearance at the center of the reel as follows:
NOTE:
This adjustment is most easily performed from the
underside of the arm.
a. Loosen nut (B).
b. Turn nut (C) counterclockwise to raise the reel and
increase the clearance to the cutterbar, or clockwise to
lower the reel and decrease the clearance.
c. Tighten nut (B).
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Figure 5.156: Reel Clearance
B
Figure 5.157: Reel Outboard Arm
A
B
Figure 5.158: Double Reel Center Arm
X
A
A
C
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