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4.9
Measuring and Adjusting Reel Clearance to Cutterbar
The minimum clearance between reel fingers and cutterbar ensures that reel fingers do not contact cutterbar during
operation. The clearance is set at the factory, but some adjustment may be necessary before operation or if there is
evidence of contact during operation.
The finger to guard/cutterbar clearances with reel fully lowered are shown in Table
IMPORTANT:
Measurements must be taken at
both ends of each reel and at cutterbar flex locations
with header in full
frown mode.
Figure 4.15: Finger Clearance
Table 4.2 Finger to Guard/Cutterbar Clearance
Header Width
(X) +/- 3 mm (1/8 in.) at Reel Ends
and Flex Locations
All
20 mm (3/4 in.)
4.9.1
Measuring Reel Clearance
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.
Park machine on level ground.
Figure 4.16: Wing Unlocked
2.
Adjust header to working height.
3.
Move spring handles (A) down to (UNLOCK) position.
