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IMPORTANT:
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Spindles that rotate clockwise have right-leading threading and are identified by a smooth top on the spindle gear
shaft (A).
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Spindles that rotate counterclockwise have left-leading threading and are identified by machined grooves on the
spindle gear shaft (B) and nut (C).
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If the spindle
’
s position in cutterbar has changed, the rotational direction of that spindle
MUST
remain the same (that
is, a clockwise spindle must maintain its clockwise rotation).
•
Failure to maintain the rotation pattern can result in damage to the spindle and/or cutterbar components.
•
Safecut components (shear pin) will not work if spindles are used in the wrong orientation.
Changing R216 SP Cutterbar Crop Stream Configuration
Figure 4.155: R216 SP (10 Disc) Spindle Rotation Pattern and Crop Streams
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
A
B
A - Four Crop Stream
B - Two Crop Streams
NOTE:
For instructions, refer to
Removing Cutterbar Spindles, page 94
and
Installing Cutterbar Spindles, page 96
.
To change R216 SP (10 disc) spindle rotation from four crop streams (A) to two crop streams (B):
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Swap disc/spindle (3) with disc/spindle (8).
NOTE:
Switching from 4 streams to 2 streams is a recommended setting when cutting light alfalfa and using the double windrower
attachment (DWA).