MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series, Unloading And Assembly Instructions

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Figure 6.54: Flex Header Measurement
Locations
10. Adjust the reel if necessary. Refer to 6.12.2 Adjusting
Reel Clearance, page 133 .
6.12.2 Adjusting 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.
Figure 6.55: Outside Reel Arm
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the
ignition.
2. Adjust outboard reel arm lift cylinders to set clearance
at outboard ends of reel as follows:
a. Loosen bolt (A).
b. Turn cylinder rod (B) out of clevis to raise reel and
increase clearance to cutterbar, or turn cylinder rod
into clevis to lower reel and decrease clearance.
c. Tighten bolt (A).
d. Repeat at opposite side.
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS