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Grain stalks dropping ahead of the cutterbar
For recommended reel heights for specific crops and crop conditions, refer to
3.6.2 Header Settings, page 46
.
IMPORTANT:
Maintain adequate clearance to prevent fingers contacting the knife or the ground. For instructions, refer to
3.7.9
Reel Fore-Aft Position
Reel fore-aft position is a critical factor for achieving the best results in adverse conditions. The factory-set reel position
suits normal conditions, but the fore-aft position can be adjusted as required using the controls inside the cab. You can
create preset reel fore-aft positions using the Headland Management feature on an M1 Series Windrower. To set up this
feature, refer to your windrower operator
’
s manual.
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Figure 3.32: Fore-Aft Decal
Use decal (A), on the right reel support arm, to identify your
reel position. The aft edge of cam disc (B) is the reel fore-aft
position marker.
For straight standing crop, center the reel over the cutterbar
(4
–
5 on decal).
For crops that are down, tangled, or leaning, it may be
necessary to move the reel ahead of the cutterbar (lower
number on decal).
NOTE:
If experiencing difficulty picking up flattened crop, adjust to a
steeper header angle. Refer to
for
adjustment instructions. Adjust reel position only if header angle
adjustments are not satisfactory.
For recommended reel positions in specific crops and
crop conditions, refer to
3.6.2 Header Settings, page 46
NOTE:
In crops that are difficult to pick up such as rice or severely lodged crops that require full forward positioning of the reel,
set the reel tine pitch to provide proper placement of the crop onto the drapers. Refer to
3.7.10 Reel Tine Pitch, page 68
for adjustment details.
Adjusting Reel Fore-Aft Position
Reel fore-aft position is a critical factor for achieving the best results in adverse conditions. The factory-set reel position
suits normal conditions, but the fore-aft position can be adjusted as required using the controls inside the cab.
1.
Use the in-cab controls to move the reel to the desired position. For more information on reel fore-aft position, refer
to
3.7.9 Reel Fore-Aft Position, page 67
.
2.
Check the reel clearance to cutterbar after making changes to the cam setting. Refer to the following for measurement
and adjustment procedures:
•
5.8.1 Reel-to-Cutterbar Clearance, page 198
•
Adjusting Reel Frown, page 202
IMPORTANT:
Operating with the reel too far forward can result in the fingers contacting the ground. When operating with the reel
in this position, lower the skid shoes or adjust the header tilt as required to prevent damaging the fingers.
