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Revision A
4.14
Reel Drive
The hydraulically driven reel motor drives a chain that is attached to the center arm between the reels on a double-reel
header, and to the left-center arm on a triple-reel header.
4.14.1
Reel Drive Chain
The reel drive chain transfers power from the hydraulically driven reel motor to the sprockets that rotate the reels.
Loosening Reel Drive Chain
The tension on the reel drive chain can be loosened to allow access to drive components.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine.
1.
Start the engine.
2.
Lower the header fully.
3.
Adjust the reel fully forward.
4.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
5.
Remove the reel drive cover. For instructions, refer to
Removing Reel Drive Cover, page 41
.
6.
Open the endshield. For instructions, refer to
Opening Header Endshields, page 35
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B
B
Figure 4.352: Multi-Tool Storage Location
7.
Remove hairpin (A) securing multi-tool (B) to the bracket on
the left endsheet.
8.
Remove multi-tool (B), and reinstall the hairpin on the
bracket.