
Adjust the frown by repositioning the hardware connecting the reel tube arms to the reel discs.
NOTE:
Measure the frown pro
fi
le before disassembling the reel for servicing so the pro
fi
le can be maintained
during reassembly.
1. Position the reel over the cutterbar (between 4 and 5
on the 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.
3. Shut down the engine and remove the key from the
ignition.
Figure 5.159: Fore-Aft Position Decal
4. Start with the reel disc closest to the center of the
header and proceed outward towards the ends
adjusting the header pro
fi
le as follows:
a. Remove bolts (A).
b. Loosen the 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 the bolts (A) in the aligned holes and
tighten.
Figure 5.160: Reel Arm
5.8.3
Centering the Reel
To check and center the reel, follow these steps:
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason.
CAUTION
Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
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