TC5109-5323
Operating Instructions
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07/11/2018
566-224M
Rear Attachment Settings
Rear Chopper Reel
11. The chopper reel attachment is designed to help size
the soil and residue coming out of the back of the
machine and level the soil surface. The reels should
be run as far forward as possible without causing
plugging of the reel assemblies or the machine. In
wetter conditions, they may need to be moved back
some to allow the soil to “settle” before coming in
contact with the reels. Also in wet conditions, it is not
advisable to apply down pressure on the reels as this
will cause them to plug with mud.
12. In order to raise or lower the chopper reel assembly,
adjust the eyebolt by loosening the jam nuts .
Extend eyebolt to lower the assembly, retract eyebolt
to raise assembly.
13. Tighten jam nuts securely.
14. To adjust the chopper reels fore and aft, remove bolt
and slide tubes in or out. Adjustment is 3” for each
hole. The bolt may need to move from the back hole
to the front hole or vice verse, depending on the
amount of adjustment needed. Because of weight
concerns, the choppers should run as far forward as
possible while still allowing soil and residue to flow
freely from the rear shanks.
15. The down pressure can be adjusted two ways. For
slight down pressure, loosen set screw from collar
and slide collar up for more pressure. Tighten set
screw to secure.
16. For added down pressure, tighten lock nut on top
of spring. This will compress the bottom of the
spring, increasing down pressure. This will also raise
the chopper reel so you will also need to re-adjust
eyebolt at the bottom of the spring bolt accordingly.
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Figure 19
Chopper Reel Adjustment
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Figure 20
Chopper Reel Down Pressure
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