Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders With Multi-Crop Rapid Reel Conversion Option - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

13. Reposition bracket/light assembly (C) on the reel arm as
shown, and secure with four bolts (D). Tighten bolts.
14. Push the reel back and attach cylinder (B) to bracket/light
assembly (C) with pin (A). Secure pin with cotter pin.
15. Secure the light harness to bracket/light assembly (C) using
a cable tie.
16. Check the reel clearance to the backsheet, upper cross
auger (if installed), and reel braces.
17. Adjust the reel tine pitch if necessary. Refer to
Tine Pitch, page 68.

Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders with Multi-Crop Rapid Reel Conversion Option

The reel can be moved approximately 227 mm (9 in.) farther aft by repositioning the fore-aft cylinders on the reel arms.
The Multi-Crop Conversion option is applicable to double-reel headers only.
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat for any reason.
NOTE:
The Short Brace Kit for Center Reel Arm (MD #B5605) must be installed before the fore-aft cylinders can be repositioned.
To reposition the left reel arm cylinder:
NOTE:
The reel components are not shown in the illustrations in this procedure for the sake of clarity.
1. Position reel fully aft with support arms horizontal.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from
the ignition.
3. Remove ring (A) and clevis pin (B) from the inboard side of
bracket (C). Retain the ring and the clevis pin.
4. Push the reel back until cylinder barrel (C) lines up with the
aft holes in bracket (D).
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OPERATION
B
3.7.12 Reel
Figure 3.43: Left Reel Arm Cylinder in Aft Position
C
Figure 3.44: Left Reel Arm in Forward Position
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D C
A
D
A
D
B
Revision B