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Figure 5.169: 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.
5.8.3
Centering the Reel
Centering Double Reel
Centering a double reel requires measuring the current reel-endsheet clearance on each side of the header and adjusting
the center reel support arm.
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.
1.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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Figure 5.170: Double Reel Measurement Locations
2.
Measure clearance (A) at locations (B). Clearance (A) is the
gap between the reel tine tube and the endsheet at each
end of the header. You should obtain identical
measurements if the reels are properly centered.
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If the reel is not centered, proceed to Step
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If the reel is centered, proceed to
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