MacDon 4000 Mower Conditioner - Manual (Page 27)

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OPERATION
OPERATING VARIABLES (continued)
3. REEL POSITION
Reel position has been found to be a critical factor in achieving good results in adverse conditions. The reel
position is factory set for average straight standing crop. It can be adjusted both vertically and horizontally
(fore-aft) for different crop conditions.
See the chart below for recommended reel position in unusual crop conditions.
REEL POSITION CHART
Unusual Crop Condition Reel Position
Crop down or lodged.
Wet or dead material collects on cutterbar,
plugging knife.
Short crop.
Thick stemmed or heavy standing crop.
Forward and down (also increase reel speed).
Back and down (close to guards).
Back.
Up and forward.
To adjust reel horizontal (fore-aft) position:
a. Loosen nuts (A), four on L/H side, three on
R/H side.
b. Move reel to desired position.
NOTE: The reel slides in angled slots which
lower the reel as it is moved forward, and raise
the reel as it is moved back.
c. Tighten nuts (A).
To adjust reel vertical position:
a. Loosen nuts (A), four on L/H side, three on
R/H side.
b. Adjust reel up or down using locknuts (B) on
eyebolts, both sides.
c. Tighten nuts (A), total 7.
NOTE: Chain tension is not affected by reel
position adjustments.
REEL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS - LEFT SIDE
REEL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS - RIGHT SIDE