MacDon D65 Operator's Manual page 71

Table 3.3 D65 Recommended Reel Settings (continued)
Cam Setting Number
(Finger Speed Gain)
3 (30%)
4 (35%)
NOTE:
• Adjust the reel forward to position the fingers closer to the ground, while tilting the header back. Fingers/tines will dig
into the ground at extreme reel-forward positions, so adjust skid shoes or header angle to compensate.
• Adjust the reel aft in thinner crops to prevent plugging on the cutterbar.
• Increase the header angle to position the reel closer to the ground, or decrease the angle to position the reel farther
from the ground.
• Raise header, increase header angle, and position reel fully forward in lodged crop for maximum stubble height.
• Minimum crop carrying capacity (minimum area of exposed draper between the reel and the header backsheet) occurs
with the reel in the farthest aft position.
• Maximum crop carrying capacity (maximum area of exposed draper between the reel and the header backsheet) occurs
with the reel in the farthest forward position.
• The finger tip speed at the cutterbar is higher than the reel speed at higher cam settings due to the nature of the cam
action. For instructions, refer to Table
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OPERATION
Reel Position
Number
6 or 7
2 or 3
3.3, page 50.
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Reel Finger Pattern
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