MacDon FD70 for Combine Operators - Manual (Page 104)

SECTION 9. OPERATION
Form 169006
102
Revision D
9.11.10.2 Hydraulic Adjustment: Fore-Aft
a. Select the fore-aft adjust mode on the selector
switch in the cab (if applicable).
b. Operate the hydraulics to move the reel to the
desired position, again using the gauge as a
reference.
c. Check reel clearance to cutterbar after making
changes to cam setting. Refer to Section 10.14.1
(D50, D60) or 10.14.2 (FD70) Reel Clearance to
Cutterbar for measurements and adjustment
procedures.
9.11.10.3 Fore-Aft Cylinder Position
The reel can be moved approximately nine inches
further aft by re-positioning the cylinders on the
reel arms. This may be desirable when straight-
combining canola.
a. Position reel with support arms horizontal. Stop
engine, and move reel fully back. Remove key.
WARNING
Stop combine engine, and remove key before
making adjustments to machine. A child or
even a pet could engage the drive.
b. Re-position center arm cylinder (Double Reel) as
follows:
1. Remove bolt and nut (A), and four bolts (B)
securing hose shield (C) on center arm.
2. Move hose shield and hoses away from
cylinder.
3. Remove bolts (D) that secure aft support
plate (E), and remove the plate.
4. Remove bolts (F) so that front support plate
(G) is free to move up.
5. Lift aft end of the cylinder out of the support
assembly, and re-position cylinder so that
cylinder center port fitting (H) engages the
support assembly.
NOTE
Loosen a hose fitting to allow
re-positioning of cylinder. Be sure to
re-tighten fitting after cylinder
installation.
6. Re-install forward support plate (G) with bolts
(F).
7. Re-position hoses, and re-install shield (C)
with bolts (B).
8. Position hoses inside shield, and install bolt
and nut (A).
9. Re-install aft support plate (E) with bolts (D).
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D E
CENTER ARM - AFT
B
A
C
H
G
E
CENTER ARM - FRONT
G
F