MacDon 5010 Mower Conditioner - Manual (Page 30)

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REEL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS - RIGHT SIDE
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 nuts (A) and (B). Back off nut (C) until
reel drive chain and belt are loose.
b. Loosen nuts (D), three on left side, four on right
side.
c. Loosen jam nut on bolt (E), both sides, and turn
adjuster nuts to move reel fore or aft to desired
position. Tighten jam nut.
d. Tighten nuts (D), then tighten chain
and belt to recommended tension.
See Maintenance/Service section.
To adjust reel vertical position:
a. Loosen nuts (A) and (B). Back off nut (C) until
reel drive chain and belt are loose.
b. Loosen nuts (D), three on left side, four on right
side.
c. Loosen nuts (F) (left side only), and use push
bolts (G), two per side, to move reel up or down
to desired position. Tighten nuts (F).
d. Tighten nuts (D), then tighten chain and belt to
recommended tension. See Maintenance/
Service section.
To adjust tine aggressiveness:
a. At right side of reel (cam end) only, loosen four
nuts (C).
b. Use push bolts (F) to rotate cam to desired
position. Viewed from right side, rotate cam
clockwise to obtain more aggressive tine
action.
c. Tighten nuts (C), 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.
REEL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS - LEFT SIDE
E
F
D
G