
IMPORTANT:
The reel to cutterbar clearance should always be checked following adjustments to reel tine pitch and reel
fore-aft position (refer to
5.8.1 Reel Clearance to Cutterbar, page 175
). Refer to
3.6.2 Header Settings, page 39
for recommended reel tine pitch in speci
fi
c crops and crop conditions.
Adjusting Reel Cam
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. Turn the latch pin (A) counterclockwise using a 3/4 in.
wrench to release the cam disc.
2. Use the wrench on bolt (B) to rotate the cam disc and
align the 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 illustration for
improved clarity).
3. Turn the latch pin (A) clockwise to engage and lock the
cam disc.
4. Repeat the above procedure for the opposite reel.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the cam is secured into position before
operating the machine.
Figure 3.35: Cam Disc Positions
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
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, always stop engine,
remove key, and engage safety props before going under header for any reason.
1. Lower reel, raise header, stop engine, remove key, and engage header safety props. Refer to your windrower
operator’s manual for instructions.
2. Open or remove endshields. Refer to
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