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Operation – MacDon 3020 Pull-Type Windrower User Manual

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OPERATION

REEL POSITION - FORE & AFT

Reel fore-aft position can be adjusted to suit

various crop conditions:

For straight standing crop, the reel position is

normally centered above the cutterbar.

For crops that are down, tangled, or leaning, move

reel ahead of cutterbar.

Bushy crops require positioning the reel behind the

cutterbar, applying downward force on the crop

and drapers.

To adjust the fore-aft position of the reel:

1. Position reel height so support arms (A) are

horizontal.

2. Loosen locknut (B) at left support arm.

3. Loosen jam nut and positioning screw (C)

under each support arm.

4. Slide the reel to desired position. A pry bar may

be used in hole (G).

NOTE: Positioning screw (C) must be in the same

hole on each support arm (A).

5. Tighten positioning screw (C), then tighten jam

nut at each support arm.

6. Tighten locknut (B) at left support arm.

7. Check that reel drive idler arm (D) is properly

positioned:

Idler position (E) - Reel in any of the three

forward positions.

Idler position (F) - Reel in any of the three

rearward positions.

REEL FORE-AFT POSITION ADJUSTMENT

A

G

C

B

REEL DRIVE IDLER ARM POSITION

D

E

F