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Figure 5.167: Reel Safety Prop
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Center Arm
13. Use handle (B) on double-reel headers to move lock rod (A)
to the outboard position.
14. Lower the reel fully.
15. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from
the ignition.
5.8.2
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 before making adjustments to the machine.
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Figure 5.168: Fore-Aft Position Decal
1.
Position the reel over the cutterbar (between
4
and
5
on
fore-aft position decal [A]) to provide adequate clearance at
all reel fore-aft positions.
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.
