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Table 3.24 Reel Position
Crop Condition
Reel Position
Lodged rice
•
Lower the reel
•
Change reel speed and/or cam setting
•
Change fore-aft position by extending the reel
Bushy or heavy standing (all)
Raised
The following conditions might result if the reel is set too low:
•
Crop loss over the header backtube
•
Crop disturbance on the drapers caused by the reel fingers
•
Crop pushed down by the tine tubes
•
Tall crop wrapped around the reel drive and ends
The following conditions might result if the reel is set too high:
•
Cutterbar plugging
•
Crop lodging and being left uncut
•
Grain stalks dropping ahead of the cutterbar
For recommended reel heights for specific crops and crop conditions, refer to
3.7.2 Header Settings, page 71
.
IMPORTANT:
Maintain adequate clearance to prevent fingers contacting the knife or the ground. For instructions, refer to
Clearance to Cutterbar, page 417
.
Checking and Adjusting Reel Height Sensor
The orientation of the reel height sensor arm must be checked manually at the sensor, and the output voltage range of the
sensor can be checked either manually at the sensor or from inside the cab.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the minimum reel height is properly set before adjusting the reel height sensor. For instructions, refer to
Clearance to Cutterbar, page 417
.
NOTE:
For in-cab instructions, refer to the combine operator
’
s manual.
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
DANGER
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
Checking and adjusting sensor arm orientation
1.
Park the combine on a level surface.
2.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
