MacDon FD75, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 6.240: Header on Blocks
1. Start engine and raise header.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from
the ignition.
3. Place two 150 mm (6 in.) blocks (B) at ends of cutterbar.
4. Disengage float locks and header safety props.
5. Start combine and lower header fully
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allowing header to
flex into a full smile.
6. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from
the ignition.
7. Measure clearance (A) between reels and endsheets at
both ends of header. The clearances will be same when
reels are centered.
If adjustment is required:
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B
B
C
Figure 6.241: Reel Center Support Arm
8. Loosen bolt (A) on each brace (B).
9. Move the forward end of reel center support arm (C)
laterally as required to center both reels.
10. Tighten bolts (A) and torque them to 359 Nm (265 lbf
∙
ft).
6.13.4 Reel Tines
IMPORTANT:
Keep the reel tines in good condition and straighten or replace them as necessary.
Removing Steel Tines
Damaged steel fingers will need to be cut off of the reel tine tube.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine.
WARNING
To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a raised reel, always engage the reel safety props before going under the
raised reel for any reason.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING