MacDon D65 SP DHOM - Manual (Page 212)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
6.8 Reel
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, before servicing machine or opening drive covers, refer to 6.1 Preparation for
Servicing, page 113 .
6.8.1 Reel Clearance to Cutterbar
The minimum clearance between the reel fingers and the cutterbar ensures that the reel fingers do not contact
the cutterbar during operation. The clearance is adjusted at the factory, but adjustments may be necessary
before the header is put into operation.
The finger to guard/cutterbar clearances with reels fully lowered are shown in Table 6.15 Finger to Guard/Cutterbar
Clearance, page 200 .
Table 6.15 Finger to Guard/Cutterbar Clearance
‘X’ +/- 1/8 in. (3 mm) at Reel Ends
Header Width
Single Reel Double Reel
15 ft.
20 ft.
3/4 in.
(20 mm)
25 ft.
1 in.
(25 mm)
–
30 ft.
1-3/4 in.
(45 mm)
35 ft.
2-3/8 in.
(60 mm)
40 ft. –
3/4 in.
(20 mm)
Figure 6.152: Finger Clearance
Measuring Reel Clearance
To measure the finger-to-guard/cutterbar clearance, follow these steps:
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, always stop engine,
remove key, and engage safety props before going under header for any reason. Refer to the windrower
operator’s manual for instructions regarding the proper use and storage of header safety props.
1. Park header on level ground.
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