PN 12069 R072208
50
OPERATION
5.7 oPeRaTinG hinTS
The following are recommended adjustments the operator can
make based on crop conditions. Any adjustments that involve
the operator leaving the combine cab should heed the warning
instructions listed below.
Adjust reel speed to slightly faster (5% to 10%) than ground
1.
speed.
Gradually lower reel speed until crop head is slightly tipped
2.
towards header and appear to be held stationary when
cut.
Place all controls in neutral or off, stop combine engine, set
parking brake, remove ignition key, wait for all moving parts
to stop, then properly block machine before servicing, ad-
justing, repairing, or unplugging.
WaRninG
5.8 TRanSPoRTinG
The Air Reel is designed to be easily and conveniently moved
from location to location. When transporting the machine, re-
view and follow these safety instructions:
Make sure you are in compliance with all local regulations
1.
regarding transporting equipment on public roads and
highways.
It is the responsibility to the owner to know the lighting and
2.
marking requirements of the local highway authorities and
to install and maintain the equipment to provide compliance
with the regulations. Add extra lights when transporting at
night or during periods of limited visibility.
See the owner’s manual that came with your combine and
3.
header for proper transportation guidelines.
do
use the reel to bring the crop into the header.
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operate reel as slow as possible.
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operate reel as close to auger as possible.
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keep tines as perpendicular to sickle as possible.
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use air to feed crop across the sickle.
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adjust air tube angle to maximize crop flow across
the sickle.
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make adjustments gradually.
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verify proper air tube position whenever adjusting reel
height or fore and aft position.
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follow troubleshooting guide one step at a time.
do noT
operate reel lower than needed.
do noT
operate with tines striking the ground or sickle.
do noT
use more air than needed.
do noT
operate with plugged air tubes.
Fan aiR volume acTuaToR:
Move the toggle to the OPEN position (Figure 50) to open the
1.
butterfly plate which increases air volume to the air tubes.
Move the toggle to the CLOSED position (Figure 50) to
2.
close the butterfly plate which decreases air volume to the
air tubes.
Reel liFT/FoRe and aFT adJuSTmenT:
Consult your owner/operator’s manual that came with your
header.
Figure 50, Fan butterfly actuator
Gradually adjust reel height just low enough to tip crop to
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3.
wards head without wrapping.
Increase air to maximum.
4.
Move tilt control until air is directed at back of sickle bar with
5.
reel feeding properly.
Gradually reduce air until crop is no longer moving smoothly
6.
across sickle.
Gradually increase air until smooth crop flow across the
7.
sickle is achieved.
Remember, more air uses more horsepower.
8.
Gradually adjust air position fore and aft until optimum crop
9.
flow is achieved.
Gradually reduce air further until minimum air is used to
10.
maintain crop flow.
5.6 conTRolS