MacDon FD70 for Combine Operators - Manual (Page 204)

SECTION 10. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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Revision D
10.14.9 Reel Drive U-Joint: D60, FD70
ONLY
CAUTION
To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel,
always engage reel props before going under
raised reel for any reason.
10.14.9.1 Removal: U-Joint
a. Lower header, raise reel, and engage reel props.
b. Remove reel drive cover. Refer to Section
10.14.5 Reel Drive Chain: D60, FD70.
c. Support inboard end of right reel with a front end
loader and nylon slings (or equivalent set-up).
IMPORTANT
To avoid damaging or denting center
tube, support reel as close as possible
to the end disc.
d. Remove four bolts (A) attaching reel tube to
U-joint (B).
e. Remove six bolts (C) attaching U-joint (B) to
driven sprocket (D).
f. Remove U-joint.
NOTE
Right hand reel may need to be moved
sideways for U-joint to clear reel tube.
10.14.9.2 Installation: U-Joint
Refer to illustrations opposite.
a. Position U-joint (B) onto driven sprocket (D) as
shown. Install six bolts (C), and tighten. Do not
torque at this time.
b. Position RH reel tube against reel drive, and
engage stub shaft into U-joint pilot hole.
c. Rotate reel until holes in end of reel tube and
U-joint line up.
d. Install four bolts (A), and torque to 70 - 80 ft·lbf
(95 - 108 N·m).
e. Torque bolts (C) to 70 - 80 ft·lbf (95 - 108 N·m).
f. Remove temporary reel support.
g. Re-attach reel drive cover. Refer to Section
10.14.5 Reel Drive Chain - D60, FD70.
B
A
B
D
C