Reel Centering - MacDon Harvest Header D65 Assembly Instructions Manual

Double V-Belts: LH Side Only
a. A force of 12 lbf (53 N) should deflect V-belts (H)
1/8 in. (3 mm) at mid-span.
b. Only if necessary, adjust tension as follows:
H
LH SIDE ONLY
1. Loosen two bolts (J) on sickle drive mounting
bracket.
2. Loosen two bolts (K) on endsheet.
3. Turn adjuster bolt (L) to move drive motor
until a force of 12 lbf (53 N) deflects V-belts
(H) 1/8 in. (3 mm) at mid-span.
4. Tighten bolts (J) and (K).
c. Close endshield.
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PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
J
K
E. REEL CENTERING
Stop windrower engine, and remove key
before making adjustments to machine. A
child or even a pet could engage the drive.
a. Measure clearance between reels and both
endsheets. The clearances should be the same if
the reels are centered.
L
b. For Double Reel Headers: If required, center
reels as follows:
C
1. Loosen bolt (A) on each brace (B) located at
each end of the reel.
2. Move forward end of reel support arm (C)
laterally as required to center reel.
3. Tighten bolts (A), and torque to 265 ft·lbf
(359 N·m).
c. For Single Reel Headers: If required, center
reels as follows:
F
1. Loosen bolt (D) on brace (E) at both ends
of reel.
2. Move forward end of reel support arm (F)
laterally as required to center reel.
3. Tighten bolts (D), and torque to 265 ft·lbf
(359 N·m).
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WARNING
B
E
D
B
A
Revision B