MacDon 2000B Pick-Up Reel - Manual (Page 16)

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OPERATION
PICK-UP REEL CAM ARM POSITION AND
FINGER PITCH ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
IMPORTANT: To avoid reel damage, be sure the
same notch and range slot are being used at both
ends of the reel. Be sure crank position is
consistent at all cam arms at both ends.
To adjust cam arm position:
1. Lower the reel or engage reel support arm
props.
2. Lower header fully.
3. Reposition cam arm bolt from position (X) to
position (Y) or vice versa.
4. Repeat at all cam arms, both sides.
5. Tighten cam arm bolts to 170 ft.lbs. (230 N ⋅m).
To adjust finger pitch angle:
1. Lower the reel and header fully.
2. Loosen carriage bolts (S) and (T) on both L/H
and R/H cam assemblies.
3. Slide the front carriage bolt (S) out of the notch
at each end. (To change to alternate range slot
(Q), remove loosened bolt and nut from keyhole
slot.)
4. Adjust to desired position as follows:
Grasping one bat to keep it from rotating
relative to the reel, rotate reel by hand to move
cam to desired position. If cam remains
stationary, use a 3/8 drive ratchet handle (V) in
alternate range slot to rotate the cam. Slide
carriage bolt into new notch and tighten bolts
(S) and (T) to 22 ft.lbs. (30 N ⋅m).
5. Check clearance to cutterbar:
When operating reel with an aggressive finger
pitch, be sure that fingers will not contact sickle
when flexed back by crop, as at (R).
Minimum finger path to guard clearance (W) is:
3/4" (20 mm) for headers under 21'
1 1/4" (30 mm) for 21' header
1 1/2" (40 mm) for 25' header
2" (50 mm) for 30' header
Check clearance along entire cutterbar
length. See "Reel Clearance to Cutterbar" in
your header Operator's Manual.
NOTE: For auger and Multi-Crop headers,
finger path should come as close to augers as
possible without contact.
CAM ARM POSITION ADJUSTMENT
CHECK CLEARANCE TO SICKLE
(AND AUGERS IF APPLICABLE)
FINGER PITCH ADJUSTMENT
S
T
Q
V