PN 12071 R122210
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OPERATION
5.6 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.
1. Adjust reel speed to slightly faster (5% to 10%) than
ground speed.
2. Gradually lower reel speed until crop head is slightly
tipped towards header and appear to be held station-
ary when cut.
3. Gradually adjust reel height just low enough to tip crop
towards head without wrapping.
4. Increase air to maximum.
Place all controls in neutral or off, stop combine engine,
set parking brake, remove ignition key, wait for all mov-
ing parts to stop, then properly block machine before
servicing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging.
WARNING
5.7 TRANSPORTING
The Air Reel is designed to be easily and conveniently
moved from location to location. When transporting the
machine, review and follow these safety instructions:
1. Make sure you are in compliance with all local regula-
tions regarding transporting equipment on public roads
and highways.
2. It is the responsibility to the owner to know the lighting
and marking requirements of the local highway authori-
ties 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.
3. See the owner’s manual that came with your combine
and header for proper transportation guidelines.
DO
use the reel to bring the crop into the header.
DO
operate reel as slow as possible.
DO
operate reel as close to auger as possible.
DO
keep tines as perpendicular to sickle as possible.
DO
use air to feed crop across the sickle.
DO
adjust air tube angle to maximize crop
fl
ow across
the sickle.
DO
make adjustments gradually.
DO
verify proper air tube position whenever adjusting reel
height or fore and aft position.
DO SHUT OFF AIR IMMEDIATELY IF THE AIR HOSE
SHOULD FAIL. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN
GEARBOX FAILURE.
DO
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.
5.5 CONTROLS
Figure 45: Fan butterfl y actuator
FAN BUTTERFLY
ACTUATOR
BUTTERFLY
INDICATOR
(SHOWN FULLY
CLOSED POSITION)
INDICATOR
(FULLY OPEN
POSITION)
FAN AIR VOLUME ACTUATOR:
1. Move the toggle to the OPEN position (Figure 45) to
open the butterfly plate which increases air volume to
the air tubes.
2. Move the toggle to the CLOSED position (Figure 45)
to 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.
5. Move tilt control until air is directed at back of sickle bar
with reel feeding properly.
6. Gradually reduce air until crop is no longer moving
smoothly across sickle.
7. Gradually increase air until smooth crop flow across
the sickle is achieved.
8. Remember, more air uses more horsepower.
9. Gradually adjust air position fore and aft until optimum
crop flow is achieved.
10. Gradually reduce air further until minimum air is used
to maintain crop flow.