MacDon D60 Draper Headers - Manual (Page 125)

SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Form 169441 123 Revision B
8.9.4.3.1 Disconnecting the Reel Drive
(Method 1):
a. Support inboard end of right reel with a front end
loader and nylon slings (or equivalent set-up).
IMPORTANT
To avoid damaging or denting center
tube, support reel as close as possible
to the end disc.
b. Remove four bolts (J) attaching reel tube to U-
joint (K).
c. Loosen the RH reel arm brace by loosening bolt
(L) on back-tube.
d. Move RH reel “sideways” to separate the reel
tube and the U-Joint (K).
e. Remove the chain.
f. Route new chain (H) over U-Joint (K), and locate
on sprockets.
g. Slide the motor (F) and motor mount (G) until the
tension on the chain (H) is such that hand force
deflects the chain 1/8 inch (3 mm) at mid-span.
h. Tighten nuts (E) and re-check tension.
i. Position RH reel tube against reel drive, and
engage stub shaft into U-joint (K) pilot hole.
j. Rotate reel until holes in end of reel tube and U-
joint line up.
k. Apply Loctite® #243 (or equivalent) to four ½”
bolts (J), and install with lock-washers.
l. Torque to 75 - 85 ft·lbf (102 - 115 N·m).
m. Remove temporary reel support.
n. Re-tighten reel arm brace bolt (L), and torque to
270 ft·lbf (366 N·m).
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F
G
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