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Revision A
3.
Place 254
–
356 mm (10
–
14 in) blocks under the cutterbar at both ends of the header. Lower the reel onto the blocks so
that the header wings form a smile shape.
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, stop the engine and remove the key from the
ignition before you make adjustments to the machine.
4.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
1033930
A
B
C
E
D
Figure 3.265: UCA Clearance Check Locations
5.
Manually rotate UCA (A). Ensure that the clearance
between the UCA and the header components is at least
10 mm (13/32 in.) at the following locations:
•
Reel cam arms (B)
•
Reel fingers (C)
•
Reel cylinder supports (D)
•
FD241, FD245, and FD250:
Split frame joint (E)
6.
If the clearance between the UCA and the header
components requires adjustment, proceed to
Upper Cross Auger Position, page 181
.
3.9.14
Crop Dividers
Crop dividers are used to separate the crop when harvesting. They are removable to allow the installation of vertical knives
or the sunflower attachment, and to decrease transport width.
Standard crop dividers are provided with all headers. Optional floating crop dividers may also be purchased. Refer to
Floating Crop Dividers, page 484
Removing Crop Dividers
Crop dividers can be removed to allow installation of other options or to decrease transport width.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine,
remove the key, and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason.
1.
Lower the reel and raise the header. For instructions, refer to your combine operator
’
s manual for instructions.
2.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
3.
Engage the safety props. For instructions, refer to your combine operator
’
s manual for instructions.
