MacDon 5020 Mower Conditioner - Manual (Page 28)

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OPERATION
REEL POSITION (continued)
NOTE: The reel must be adjusted equally on both
sides, both horizontally and vertically.
To adjust reel horizontal (fore-aft) position:
a. Loosen jam nut (A) on adjuster bolt and two
flange nuts (B) at reel drive arm. Loosen
adjuster bolt (C) to slacken belt
b. Loosen nut (D) and back off nut (E). Turn nut
(F) to move idler sprocket upward until reel
drive chain is loose.
c. Loosen nuts (G), three on left side, four on right
side.
d. Loosen jam nut on bolt (H), both sides, and
turn adjuster nuts to move reel fore or aft to
desired position. Tighten jam nut.
e. Tighten nuts (G).
f. Tighten belt first, then tighten chain. See
recommended tensions in Maintenance/
Service section.
To adjust reel vertical position:
a. Loosen jam nut (A) on adjuster bolt and two
flange nuts (B) at reel drive arm. Loosen
adjuster bolt (C) to slacken belt
b. Loosen nut (D) and back off nut (E). Turn nut
(F) to move idler sprocket upward until reel
drive chain is loose.
c. Loosen nuts (G), three on left side, four on right
side.
d. Loosen jam nuts (J) (left side only), and use
push bolts (K), two per side, to move reel up or
down to desired position. Tighten nuts (J).
e. Tighten nuts (G)
f. Tighten belt first, then tighten chain. See
recommended tensions in Maintenance/
Service section.
To adjust tine aggressiveness:
a. At right side of reel (cam end) only, loosen four
nuts (G).
b. Use push bolts (K) to rotate cam to desired
position. Viewed from right side, rotate cam
clockwise to obtain more aggressive tine
action.
c. Tighten nuts (G), then check that chain and/or
belt have not become over tight. Adjust to
recommended tension if required. See
Maintenance/ Service section.
After adjusting reel position:
a. Check that the reel rotates freely. Tines must
not contact auger, guards or ground.
b. Check that the reel is adjusted to the same
position on both sides. Reel tube should
appear parallel to header beam from both side
and front.
c. Check header float and adjust if required. See
"Header Flotation" in this section.
LOOSENING REEL DRIVE BELT –
RIGHT SIDE
A
B
REEL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS - LEFT SIDE
G
H
J
K
REEL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS - RIGHT SIDE
D E
F
G
H
C
K