MacDon FD75 OM - Manual (Page 418)

TROUBLESHOOTING
7.3 Reel
Symptom Problem Solution Section
Reel speed too fast Reduce reel speed
4.7.5 Reel Speed, page
146
Reel too low Raise reel
4.7.9 Reel Height, page
151
Reel tines too aggressive Reduce cam setting
4.7.11 Reel Tine Pitch,
page 156
Reel not releasing
material in normal
standing crop
Reel too far back Move reel forward
4.7.10 Reel Fore-Aft
Position, page 152
Reel not releasing
material in lodged and
standing crop (reel fully
lowered)
Reel tines too aggressive
for standing crop Reduce cam setting
(1 or 2) 4.7.11 Reel Tine Pitch,
page 156
Reel tines too aggressive Reduce cam setting
4.7.11 Reel Tine Pitch,
page 156
Reel too low Raise reel
4.7.9 Reel Height, page
151
Reel speed too fast Reduce reel speed
4.7.5 Reel Speed, page
146
Crop conditions Install optional endshields See your MacDon Dealer
Wrapping on reel end
Reel not centered in
header
Center reel in header
6.12.3 Centering the Reel,
page 352
Reel tines not aggressive
enough
Increase cam setting
4.7.11 Reel Tine Pitch,
page 156
Reel releases crop too
quickly
Reel too far forward Move reel back
4.7.10 Reel Fore-Aft
Position, page 152
Reel will not lift
Reel lift couplers are
incompatible or defective
Change quick coupler —
Quick couplers not
properly connected
Connect couplers
Refer to your combine
operator’s manual
Reel will not turn
Reel drive chain
disconnected
Connect chain
6.12.4 Reel Drive Chain,
page 352
Reel motion uneven
under no load Excessive slack in reel
drive chain
Tighten chain
6.12.4 Reel Drive Chain,
page 352
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