User Manual

SECTION 6 OPERATION
169000 77 Revision F
j. Tighten reel drive chain (C) as follows:
1. Turn adjuster bolt (E) to tighten chain until
total chain slack at (C) is 1/4 in. (6 mm).
2. Tighten jam nut at (E) and nut (D), and
recheck tension.
k. Close shields before engaging header.
l. Check that reel rotates freely.
IMPORTANT
Manually rotate reel, and ensure that tines
do NOT contact header pan, otherwise
damage to pan will result.
If necessary, grind off excessive length
from tine if tine length varies considerably.
Remove any sharp edges or burrs
from tine.
m. Check that reel is evenly adjusted.
6.17.5.3 Reel Fore-Aft Position: A40-D
NOTE
The reel must be adjusted equally on
both sides.
CAUTION
To prevent accidental movement of
windrower, place all controls in NEUTRAL or
in PARK, engage park brake (if applicable),
shut off engine, and remove key.
a. Open LH endshield.
b. Loosen four nuts (A).
c. Loosen jam nut on adjuster bolt (B), and turn
bolt (B) to adjust reel fore-aft position.
d. Tighten jam nut.
e. Tighten four nuts (A).
f. Open RH endshield.
g. Loosen four nuts (C).
h. Loosen jam nut on adjuster bolt (D), and turn
bolt (D) to adjust reel fore-aft position.
i. Tighten jam nut.
j. Tighten four nuts (C).
k. Close driveshields before engaging header.
D
C
C
B
A
A
D
E
C