MacDon Harvest Header D50 Installation Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 ® Model D50 & D60 Harvest Header ® and Model FD70 FlexDraper with Pick-Up Reel REEL CAM SHIM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Form #169274 July 2008...
- Page 2 This document is for installing alignment shims into the reel cam system to improve the clearance between the cam arms and the cam disc. These instructions pertain exclusively to MacDon Model D50 and Model D60 Harvest Headers and Model FD70 FlexDraper headers equipped with the Pick-Up Reel.
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Page 3: Step 1. Check Clearances
maximum gaps between the cam arms and the cam disc occur at the four locations (X1, X2, GENERAL X3, and X4) around the cam disc. e. Measure record minimum maximum gaps and mark at each location. Determine the cam tilt using the formulas in the column in the following table. - Page 4 STEP 2. RE-ALIGN CAM DISC a. Mark location on cam disc where shim(s) are to be added. b. Loosen four nuts (A) on cam disc. c. Add a shim(s) (B) (p/n 164061) between cam face (C) and reel hub (D) at the location marked in step a.
- Page 5 A. SINGLE REEL HEADERS STEP 3. INSTALL “C” SHIMS Perform this step only if necessary to achieve the required gap at all locations around the cam edge. Otherwise, proceed to STEP 4. RUN- UP CHECK. The installation is at the cam end of the reel.
- Page 6 h. Remove bolts from jacking holes. Apply Loctite 243 to the four ½” bolts and install with lockwashers through hub. d. At cam end, rotate reel to line up bolts attaching cam hub to reel tube with access holes in cam disc.
- Page 7 B. DOUBLE REEL HEADERS RH REEL CAUTION a. Locate a sling around RH reel tube at Reel may shift as last bolt is removed. Keep approximately the center disc and attach to a hands and fingers clear of work area. forklift or equivalent, OR, locate forks under reel tube and secure tube to forklift with a chain (See A.
- Page 8 Install “C” shims as determined in STEP 3c. onto bolts. k. Align bolts with holes in reel tube and slide reel onto shaft while engaging tine bar rollers into cam track. Install bolts into reel tube ensuring shims are in place.
- Page 9 II. LH REEL a. Locate a sling around LH reel tube at approximately the center disc and attach to a forklift or equivalent OR, locate forks under reel tube and secure tube to forklift with a chain (See A. SINGLE REEL HEADERS). b.
- Page 10 p. Re-install bolts at LH and RH reel arm braces (D60 only). CAUTION Ensure reel is supported when shaft and reel are moved apart. Do not pull reel completely off shaft. h. Remove bolts from jacking holes. Apply Loctite 243 to the four ½” bolts and install with lockwashers through hub.
- Page 11 STEP 7. RUN-UP CHECK CAUTION Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. CAUTION Keep all shields in place. Never alter or remove safety equipment. Make sure driveline guards can rotate independently of the shaft and can telescope freely.
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