MacDon 2000B Pick-Up Reel - Manual (Page 15)

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OPERATION
PICK-UP REEL ADJUSTMENTS
The reel has a series of adjustments which affect crop flow into the sickle and conveyors. This section
describes these adjustments and gives recommended settings for several crops and conditions. The Trouble
Shooting section of this manual includes some tips to improve performance.
Finger Pitch is the angle the fingers operate at in relation to the ground. In the illustration below, finger pitch
on right is more aggressive than pitch on left. Generally, a more aggressive finger pitch is required for crops
that are down, tangled or matted. A less aggressive finger pitch is suitable for standing crop.
Adjustment of the finger pitch is achieved in two stages:
1. Select Cam Arm Position - This is a major
adjustment made by moving cam arm mounting
bolt to position X or position Y as shown. All cam
arms at both ends of the reel must be in the same
position. Position X is a less aggressive setting,
recommended for standing or partially down
crops. Position Y is a more aggressive setting,
recommended for down and tangled crops.
CAM ARM
POSITION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
X
Best release of
crop.
Larger "bite"
(more gather) at
crop entry.
Heavier loads on
reel and drive.
Less lift.
Y
Lighter loads on
reel and drive.
Better lifting
action.
At high RPM, may
cause "tossing" of
plants in short, light
crops.
2. Select Finger Pitch - This is a fine-tuning adjustment made by selecting range slot P or Q and pitch notch J,
K, L, M, N or O. Range slot P is more aggressive than slot Q. Pitch notch J is least aggressive, notch O is
most aggressive. Select a position aggressive enough to provide sufficient lift, yet still release crop properly.
TIP: In bushy crop that sits high on the drapers or augers, try a more aggressive finger pitch to reduce
carry-over.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
CROP
CONDITIONS
CROP TYPE CAM ARM
POSITION
RANGE SLOT FINGER PITCH
NOTCH *
Standing or
Partially Down
Alfalfa, Rice,
Short Cereal
X P L or M
Y Q M Canola, Peas
Y P J
Tall Cereal Y P K or L
Rice Y P L or M
Thick,
Heavily Matted,
Mostly Down
Soybeans X P M
* NOTE: Recommended finger pitch notches are for MacDon 942 and 960/962 Headers. This will vary for
other headers.
FINGER PITCH ADJUSTMENTS