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Revision A
4.13.2
Reel Frown
The reel must be set up to frown (providing more clearance at the center of the reel than at the ends) to compensate for
reel flexing.
Adjusting Reel Frown
The reel must be set up to frown (provide more clearance at the center of the reel than at the ends) to compensate for reel
flexing.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine.
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A
B
Figure 4.288: Fore-Aft Position Indicator
1.
Position the reel over the cutterbar (between
4
and
5
on
fore-aft position indicator [A]) to provide adequate
clearance at all reel fore-aft positions. Bracket (B) is the
position marker.
2.
Record the measurement at each reel disc location for each
reel tube.
NOTE:
Measure the frown profile before disassembling the reel for
servicing so the profile can be maintained during
reassembly.
3.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from
the ignition.
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A
B
C
Figure 4.289: Center Reel Disc
4.
Start with the reel disc closest to the center of the header
and proceed outward towards the ends, adjusting the
header profile as follows:
a.
Remove bolts (A).
b.
Loosen bolt (B) and adjust arm (C) until the desired
measurement is obtained between the reel tube and
cutterbar.
NOTE:
Allow the reel tubes to curve naturally and position the
hardware accordingly.
c.
Reinstall bolts (A) in the aligned holes and
tighten them.
4.13.3
Centering Reel
The reel needs to be centered on the header to avoid any contact with the end panels.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key before adjusting the machine.
