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Revision B
5.8
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
5.8.1
Reel-to-Cutterbar Clearance
Correctly setting the clearance between the reel fingers and the cutterbar ensures that the reel fingers do not contact the
cutterbar when the header is operating. The clearance is set at the factory, but some adjustment may be necessary before
the header can be operated.
The finger to guard/cutterbar clearance values when the reels are fully lowered are shown in the table below.
;
Figure 5.160: Finger Clearance
Table 5.6 Finger to Guard/Cutterbar Clearance
Header Model
(X) +/- 3 mm (1/8 in.) at Reel Ends
Single Reel
Double Reel
D115X
20 mm
(3/4 in.)
—
D120X
20 mm
(3/4 in.)
—
D125X
25 mm
(1 in.)
—
D130XL
55 mm
(2 11/64 in.)
25 mm
(1 in.)
D135XL
70 mm
(2 3/4 in.)
25 mm
(1 in.)
D140XL
—
25 mm
(1 in.)
D145XL
—
25 mm
(1 in.)
Measuring Reel Clearance
Measure the clearance between the reel fingers and the cutterbar before operating the reel.
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.
WARNING
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
1.
Start the engine.
2.
Park the windrower on a level surface.
3.
Lower the header fully.
