36 CropHawk Draper Platform Operators Manu-
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Reel
Adjustments
Pick-up Reel Alignment (Twin)
IMPORTANT: when aligning Reel DO NOT remove bolts as
reel will fall causing serious injury or death.
1.
Loosen 4 adjustment bolts (A) until spring washers
release.
2.
Hold LH reel and rotate RH reel to align.
3.
Torque bolts to 56nm (41ft-lb)
4.
Recheck bolt torque after 1 hour of operation.
Reel Drive Chain Adjustment
1.
Release lock nut (A) on top of drive assembly.
2.
Loosen 2 bolts (B) on reel drive motor enough to allow motor
to slide.
3.
Tighten adjuster nut (C) until drive chain has 2-3 mm side
movement.
4.
Re-tighten reel drive motor bolts (B) and adjuster lock nut
(A).
5.
Re-check chain tension.
NOTE: Adjusting reel drive chain tension on AGCO and John
Deere model draper platforms may change reel speed sensor
settings and require adjustment.
A
B
C
A
Pick-up Reel Finger Pitch
The finger pitch can be adjusted by releasing lock pin (A) and raising
pitch handle (B) (see images).
Repeat procedure on opposite side
for split reel.
Position 1: least aggressive finger pitch (see image).
Position 3: recommended for most standing crop conditions.
Position 5: Most aggressive, recommended for down, tangled crop.
When operating reel with an aggressive finger pitch, ensure fingers
will not contact knife when flexed back by crop . Check all possible
points of contact.
B
A
