MacDon FD70 for Combine Operators - Manual (Page 108)

SECTION 9. OPERATION
Form 169006
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Revision D
9.11.11.3 Cam Adjustment
WARNING
Stop combine engine, and remove key before
making adjustments to machine. A child or
even a pet could engage the drive.
D60, FD70
a. Using a ¾ in. wrench, turn the cam latch pin (A)
counter clockwise to release the cam disc.
IMPORTANT
Secure cam position before operating
machine.
b. Use the wrench on bolt (B) to rotate cam disc,
and align latch pin (A) with desired hole (1 to 4)
at (C) in cam disc.
c. Turn latch pin (A) clockwise to engage and lock
cam disc.
d. On a double reel, repeat above procedure for the
other reel.
D50
a. Loosen bolt (D) on clamp securing cam disc to
reel arm.
b. Loosen bolt (E) in cam slot, and rotate cam
clockwise so that bolt disengages cam stop (F).
c. Remove bolt (E) from cam disc.
d. Rotate cam disc to desired position (use wrench
on bolt head (G) if necessary).
e. Insert bolt head into numbered slot, and rotate
cam disc so that bolt engages cam stop.
f. Tighten cam stop bolt (E), and clamping bolt (D).
g. 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.
A
C
B
D60 AND FD70
D50
E
F
D50
D
G