MacDon D65 Quick Card - Manual (Page 2)

4 Reel Speed
Operate the reel at suggested percentage above ground speed.
Reel speed is displayed on the Cab Display Module in mph, km/h, or rpm,
and is adjustable with the controls in the windrower cab.
6 Float
The recommended float setting is 75–85 lbs. Rocky conditions, or cutting at
faster ground speeds, may require that float be set heavier to prevent exces-
sive header movement. See M-Series Operator’s Manual for procedures.
Draper Speed
Draper speed is to be set based on ground speed, crop mass, volume, and windrow formation. Faster ground speeds or heavier crop may require increased draper
speeds to convey material. Slower ground speed or lighter crop may require slower draper speeds to ensure even crop flow. See M Series Operator’s Manual.
5 Reel Fore-Aft
Use back edge of reel cam disc and
decal on reel support arm as a gauge.
Adjust fore-aft position with fore-aft
controls in windrower cab.
2 Knife Speed
Displayed as actual strokes
per minute on the windrower
Cab Display Module (CDM).
High – Upper part of range
Medium – Middle of range
Low – Lower part of range
Header Size
Recommended Knife
Speed Range (SPM)
Single Knife Double Knife
15 ft. --- 1500–1900
20 and 25 ft. 1200–1400 1400–1700
30 ft. 1200–1400 1200–1600
35 ft. 1100–1300 1200–1400
40 ft. 1050–1200 1100–1400
1 Header Angle
The header angle is varied by adjusting the length of the center link. It is used to
adjust the angle of the guards and draper deck relative to the ground.
The angle is displayed as a value from 0 (shallow) to 10 (steep) on the windrower
Cab Display Module (CDM).
3 Reel Tine Pitch
Turn cam latch pin (A) to unlock
cam disc.
Use wrench on bolt (B) until latch
pin lines up with appropriate
Cam setting (C) between 1 and 4.
Increasing the cam setting
increases the aggressiveness of the
reel for picking up downed crop.
C
A
B
6 Skid Shoes
Remove lynch pin (D), disengage
pin (E) from the frame, and move
skid shoe (F) to desired position.
There are three hole positions:
top, middle, and bottom.
For a lower cutting level, raise the
skid shoe by installing pin (E) in
the bottom hole.
For a higher cutting level, lower
the skid shoe by installing pin (E) in
the top hole.
F
E
D