MAC215990
145
Revision A
1028230
A
B
Figure 3.158: Fore-Aft Indicator
The reel position indicator (A) is located at the left reel arm.
Bracket (B) is the reel fore-aft position marker.
For straight standing crop, center the reel over the cutterbar
(4
–
5 on indicator).
For crops that are down, tangled, or leaning, it may be
necessary to move the reel ahead of the cutterbar (lower
number on indicator).
NOTE:
If experiencing difficulty picking up flattened crop, adjust to a
steeper header angle. Refer to
for
adjustment instructions. Adjust reel position only if header angle
adjustments are not satisfactory.
NOTE:
In crops that are difficult to pick up such as rice, or severely lodged crops that require full forward positioning of the reel,
set the reel tine pitch to provide proper placement of the crop onto the drapers. Refer to
3.9.12 Reel Tine Pitch, page 152
for adjustment details.
Adjusting Reel Fore-Aft Position
The factory-set reel position suits many conditions, but the fore-aft position can be adjusted as required using the controls
inside the cab.
To adjust the reel fore-aft position, follow these steps:
1.
Select FORE-AFT mode on the selector switch in the cab.
1028230
A
B
Figure 3.159: Fore-Aft Indicator
2.
Operate the hydraulics to move the reel to the desired
position while using fore-aft indicator (A) as a reference.
Bracket (B) is the position marker.
3.
Check the reel clearance to cutterbar after making changes
to the cam setting. Refer to the following for measurement
and adjustment procedures:
•
4.13.1 Reel-to-Cutterbar Clearance, page 389
•
IMPORTANT:
Operating with the reel too far forward can result in the
fingers contacting the ground. When operating with the
reel in this position, lower the skid shoes or adjust the
header tilt as required to prevent damaging the fingers.
Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders
To accommodate certain crop conditions, the reel can be moved approximately 155 mm (6 in.) farther aft by repositioning
the fore-aft cylinders on the reel arms.
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
