MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series, Unloading And Assembly Instructions

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6.12 Measuring and Adjusting Reel Clearance to Cutterbar
The minimum clearance between the reel fingers and the cutterbar ensures that the reel fingers do not contact the
cutterbar during operation. The clearance is set at the factory, but some adjustment may be necessary before
operation.
The finger to guard/cutterbar clearances with reels fully lowered are shown in Table 6.3, page 131 .
IMPORTANT:
Measurements must be taken at both ends of each reel and at the cutterbar flex locations with the header in
full-frown mode.
Figure 6.49: Finger Clearance
Table 6.3 Finger to Guard/Cutterbar Clearance
Header Width
(X) 3 mm (+/- 1/8 in.) at Reel Ends
and Flex Locations
9.1 m (30 ft.)
20 mm
(3/4 in.)
10.7 m (35 ft.)
20 mm
(3/4 in.)
12.2 m (40 ft.)
20 mm
(3/4 in.)
13.7 m (45 ft.)
20 mm
(3/4 in.)
6.12.1 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 the header on level ground.
Figure 6.50: Wing Lock in Unlocked Position
2. Move spring handles (A) down to UNLOCK position.
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS