John Deere Air Reel Owner’s Manual
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In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the problems that you may en-
counter.
If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after having read through this troubleshooting section, please
call your local Crary dealer. Before you call, please have this manual and the serial number from your machine ready.
TROUbLESHOOTiNG
Section
7
bEFORE YOU cALL
Please have the following information available:
Serial # ______________________________
PRObLEM
SOLUTiON
Build-up of crop in corners
Gradually adjust crop dividers to direct crop towards center.
Gradually direct air from adjustable nozzles to move crop from area.
Add auxiliary tines.
Build-up of crop on sickle
Gradually adjust air flow to the middle of the sickle.
Gradually increase air volume until crop flow is achieved.
Crop not feeding auger
Gradually move reel back.
Adjust tine angle one notch at a time closer to perpendicular.
Gradually adjust air flow closer to auger until crop is feeding properly.
Gradually adjust air volume to achieve optimum crop flow with minimum amount
of air.
Gradually increase auger speed.
Gradually increase header speed.
Crop not feeding head first
Gradually increase reel speed.
Gradually increase air flow to tilt head of crop towards header.
Down or lodged crop
Gradually move reel ahead to achieve best feeding.
Gradually increase reel speed to achieve best feeding.
Gradually adjust air flow forward to assist reel in lifting crop.
Gradually increase air volume as needed.
Adjust tine angle back one tooth at a time to achieve best feeding.
Flying debris
Gradually reduce air flow while maintaining adequate crop flow.
Shatter loss
Gradually decrease reel speed.
Gradually increase air flow.
Wrapping (reel)
Gradually raise reel to reduce or eliminate wrapping while maintaining crop flow.
Gradually move reel forward to reduce or eliminate rapping while maintaining crop
flow.
Gradually reduce reel speed.
Adjust tine angle one notch at a time closer to perpendicular