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Adjusting Reel Cam
The reel is designed to pick up flattened and severely lodged crops. Adjustment may be required as crop conditions change.
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.
IMPORTANT:
The reel-to-cutterbar clearance should always be checked following adjustments to reel tine pitch and reel fore-aft
positions. For information, refer to
5.8.1 Reel-to-Cutterbar Clearance, page 198
and
3.6.2 Header Settings, page 46
NOTE:
If there are multiple reel cams, the adjustments need to be made on all of the reel cams.
1.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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Figure 3.38: Cam Disc Positions
2.
Turn latch pin (A) counterclockwise using a 3/4 in. wrench
to release the cam disc.
3.
Use the wrench on bolt (B) to rotate the cam disc and align
latch pin (A) with the desired cam disc hole position (C)
(1 to 4).
NOTE:
Bolt (B) is positioned through the cam disc (transparent
view shown in the illustration for improved clarity).
4.
Turn latch pin (A) clockwise to engage and lock the
cam disc.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the cam is secured into position before operating
the machine.
5.
For double-reel headers, repeat the above procedure for
the next reel.
3.7.11
Crop Dividers
Crop dividers are used to help divide the crop when harvesting. They are removable to allow installation of vertical knives
and to decrease transport width.
Removing Crop Dividers with Latch Option from Header
To correctly remove crop dividers with the latch option, follow the recommended removal procedure provided here.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine,
remove the key, and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason.
1.
Lower the reel fully. For instructions, refer to your windrower operator
’
s manual.
2.
Raise the header fully. For instructions, refer to your windrower operator
’
s manual.
3.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
4.
Engage the safety props. For instructions, refer to your windrower operator
’
s manual.
5.
Open the endshield. For instructions, refer to
