MacDon 3020 Pull-Type Windrower - Manual (Page 66)

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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
REEL AND REEL DRIVE
Reel Clearance From Cutterbar
The reel should be adjusted to provide 2 inches
(50 mm) clearance above cutterbar with reel fully
lowered.
To adjust:
1. Raise reel, engage reel props (A) and lower
reel onto props.
2. Loosen two nuts (B).
3. Slide cylinder mount (C) forward to raise reel or
back to lower reel.
NOTE: If it is necessary to move one bolt to the
next hole, first tighten the nut on the second
bolt.
4. Tighten nuts (B) to secure the position.
5. Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 at other cylinder.
6. Raise reel and rotate reel props to storage
position.
7. Lower reel completely and check clearance
between reel and cutterbar. Repeat the
adjustment if necessary to obtain 2 inch (50
mm) clearance.
36 ft. only: To adjust reel clearance from cutterbar
at the center reel support arm of the 36 foot
windrower:
1. Raise reel and engage lock pin (D).
2. Loosen two nuts (E).
3. Loosen jam nut (F) inside support arm and turn
adjuster bolt to reposition cylinder mount.
4. Tighten nuts (E) and (F) to secure the position.
5. Remove lock pin and place in storage position
(G).
6. Lower reel and check clearance.
ENGAGE REEL PROPS
REEL CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
B
C
REEL CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
CENTER SUPPORT ARM - 36 ft. UNITS
F
E
D
G