MacDon D60 Draper Headers - Manual (Page 123)

SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Form 169441 121 Revision B
8.9.4 REEL DRIVE CHAIN - D60
8.9.4.1 Tension Adjustment
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel,
always engage reel props before going under
raised reel for any reason.
a. Lower header, raise reel, and engage reel props .
b. On double reel headers, the drive is located on
the center reel arm. Remove drive cover (A) by
removing seven screws (B) and two screws (C).
The cover comes off in two pieces
c. On 60 single reel headers, the drive is located on
the right outside arm. Remove the one piece
cover (D) by removing four screws (E).
d. The tension on the chain (F) should be such that
hand force deflects the chain 1/8 inch (3 mm) at
mid-span. Adjust as follows:
1. Loosen six bolts (G) on motor mount.
2. Slide the motor (H) and motor mount (J) until
the required tension is achieved.
3. Tighten bolts (G) to 75 ft·lbf (102 N·m).
4. Re-install drive cover(s).
NOTE
On double reel headers, install screws
(C) after both cover halves have been
positioned.
A
C
A
DOUBLE REEL
B
SINGLE REEL - D60 ONLY
D
E
SINGLE REEL SHOWN - DOUBLE REEL SIMILAR
F
G
G
H
J