MacDon A40-D Pull-Type - Manual (Page 80)

SECTION 6 OPERATION
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6.17.5.4 Reel Vertical Position: A40-D
a. Open LH endshield.
b. Loosen four nuts (E).
c. Loosen jam nuts on adjuster bolts (F), and turn
bolts (F) to raise or lower reel.
NOTE
Adjustment at forward adjuster bolt
should be 0.47 in. (12 mm) lower than at
rear adjuster bolt.
d. Tighten jam nuts.
e. Tighten four nuts (E).
f. Open RH endshield.
g. Loosen four nuts (G).
h. Loosen jam nuts on adjuster bolts (H), and turn
bolts (H) to adjust reel vertical position.
i. Tighten jam nut.
j. Tighten four nuts (G).
k. Close shields before engaging header.
l. Check that the 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.
E
E
F
G G
H