MacDon FD75 OM - Manual (Page 366)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
6.12.3 Centering the Reel
The reel(s) should be centered between the endsheets.
Centering the Reel
To center the reels, follow these steps:
1. Raise the header enough to put 6 in. blocks under the
outboard skid shoes. Lower the header slowly to force
it into a full smile.
2. Loosen bolt (A) on each brace (B).
3. Move forward end of reel center support arm (C)
laterally as required to center both reels.
4. Tighten bolts (A) and torque to 265 ft·lbf (359 N·m).
Figure 6.198: Centering Reel
6.12.4 Reel Drive Chain
Adjusting Chain Tension on Double Reel Drive
To adjust the tension on the reel drive chain, follow these steps:
1. Lower header and reel and engage reel safety props.
2. Shut down and remove key from ignition.
3. Remove six screws (A) and then remove upper drive
cover (B).
Figure 6.199: Drive Cover
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