
2. Position the right-hand reel tube against the reel drive
and engage the stub shaft into the U-joint pilot hole.
3. Rotate the reel until the holes in the end of the reel tube
and U-joint
fl
ange (B) line up.
4. Apply Loctite
®
#243 (or equivalent) to four 1/2 in.
bolts (A) and secure with lock washers.
5. Torque to 102–115 N·m (75–85 ft·lbf).
Figure 5.229: U-Joint
6. Remove the temporary reel support (A).
7. Install the drive cover. Refer to
.
Figure 5.230: Supporting Reel
5.9.5
Reel Drive Motor
The reel drive motor does not require regular maintenance or servicing. If problems occur with the motor, remove it
and have it serviced at your MacDon Dealer.
Removing Reel Drive Motor
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.
1. Shut down the windrower, and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Loosen the drive chain. Refer to
Loosening Reel Drive Chain, page 200
.
3. Remove the drive sprocket. Refer to
Removing Reel Drive Sprocket, page 203
.
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