MacDon D65 SP DHOM - Manual (Page 262)

TROUBLESHOOTING
7.3 Reel Delivery
Symptom Problem Solution Section
Reel speed too fast Reduce reel speed.
4.7.4 Reel Speed, page
56
Reel too low Raise reel.
4.7.8 Reel Height, page
58
Reel tines too aggressive Reduce cam setting.
4.7.10 Reel Tine Pitch,
page 65
Reel not releasing
material in normal
standing crop
Reel too far back Move reel forward.
4.7.9 Reel Fore-Aft
Position, page 58
Reel not releasing
material in lodged and
standing crop (reel fully
lowered)
Reel tines too aggressive
for standing crop Reduce cam setting
(1 or 2). 4.7.10 Reel Tine Pitch,
page 65
Reel tines too aggressive Reduce cam setting.
4.7.10 Reel Tine Pitch,
page 65
Reel too low Raise reel.
4.7.8 Reel Height, page
58
Reel speed too fast Reduce reel speed.
4.7.4 Reel Speed, page
56
Crop conditions Install optional endshields. See your MacDon Dealer
Wrapping on reel end
Reel not centered in
header
Center reel in header.
6.8.3 Centering the Reel,
page 204
Reel tines not aggressive
enough
Increase cam setting.
4.7.10 Reel Tine Pitch,
page 65
Reel releases crop too
quickly
Reel too far forward Move reel back.
4.7.9 Reel Fore-Aft
Position, page 58
Reel will not lift
Reel lift couplers are
incompatible or defective
Change quick coupler. —
Control set at 0
Activate reel speed
control. 4.7.4 Reel Speed, page
56
Quick couplers not
properly connected
Connect couplers.
5.1 Attaching Header to
Windrower, page 107
Reel will not turn
Reel drive chain
disconnected
Connect chain.
6.9.5 Replacing Drive
Chain on Single Reel,
page 238
Reel motion uneven
under no load Excessive slack in reel
drive chain
Tighten chain.
6.9.6 Adjusting Reel Drive
Chain Tension, page 240
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