MAC215986
417
Revision A
4.13
Reel
The reel features a uniquely shaped cam, which allows the fingers to get underneath lodged crop and pick it up before it
is cut.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, before servicing machine or opening drive covers, refer to
4.13.1
Reel Clearance to Cutterbar
The minimum clearance between the reel fingers and the cutterbar ensures that the reel fingers do not contact the
cutterbar during operation. The clearance is set at the factory, but some adjustment may be necessary before operation.
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A
A
B
C
Figure 4.273: Finger Clearance
1.
The dimensions required for finger tip to the top of pointed
guard (B), or short guard (C) to cutterbar clearance (A) is
shown in the tables below.
Table 4.3 Finger to Guard Clearance
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Single Reel
Header
End Panels
Beside Center Arm
FD225
20 mm (0.80 in.)
45 mm (1.77 in.)
Table 4.4 Finger to Guard Clearance
–
Double Reel
Header
End Panels
At Hinge Points
FD230
20 mm (0.80 in.)
45 mm (1.77 in.)
FD235
FD240
FD241
20 mm (0.80 in.)
20 mm (0.80 in.)
FD240
20 mm (0.80 in.)
20 mm (0.80 in.)
Table 4.5 Finger to Guard Clearance
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Triple Reel
Header
Outer End Panels
Beside Center Arms
FD240
FD241
FD245
FD250
20 mm (0.80 in.)
20 mm (0.80 in.)
Measuring Reel Clearance
Reel clearance refers to the gap between the ends of the reel fingers and the cutterbar. Depending on the configuration of
the header, reel clearance can vary across the length of the header. To determine if the reel clearance is acceptable, it must
first be measured.
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.
