MacDon 922 - Manual (Page 53)

Form # 46620 Issue 01/06 51
REEL FORE-AFT POSITION
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
REEL AND REEL DRIVE
Reel Position - Fore and Aft
The reel fore-aft position has been factory set and
should not normally require adjustment. For nearly
all conditions, the reel should be set as close as
possible to knife and auger pan by maintaining
dimension 1032mm (40-5/8”) from reel tube to
header frame leg (see illustration below).
Component wear may cause clearances to
become excessive, which can result in feeding
problems and uneven windrows. Changing the reel
finger pitch (see "Operating Variables") may also
affect reel clearances.
Should adjustment be required:
1. Loosen four bolts (A), both ends of reel.
2. To move reel forward, loosen nut (B) and turn
nut (C) clockwise. To move reel rearward,
loosen nut (C) and turn nut (B) clockwise.
Repeat at other end of reel.
3. Tighten bolts (A) and nut (B) or (C).
4. Rotate reel slowly by hand, checking for
interference.
IMPORTANT: Do not set reel too low. Flex the
fingers back as shown to simulate crop load
when checking clearance at guards and auger
pan.