REEL CENTERING. MacDon D50 & D60

Double V-Belts - LH Side Only

J

H

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

E. REEL CENTERING

WARNING

L

Stop windrower engine, and remove key before making adjustments to machine. A child or even a pet could engage the drive.

a. Measure clearance between reels and both endsheets. The clearances should be the same if the reels are centered. b. If required, center the reels as follows:

LH SIDE ONLY a. A force of 12 lbf (53 N) should deflect V-belts (H)

1/8 in. (3 mm) at mid-span. b. Only if necessary, adjust tension as follows:

1. Loosen two bolts (J) on sickle drive mounting bracket.

B

C

A

K

D60

C

2. Loosen two bolts (K) on endsheet.

3. Turn adjuster bolt (L) to move drive motor until a force of 12 lbf (53 N) deflects V-belts

(H) 1/8 in. (3 mm) at mid-span.

4. Tighten bolts (J) and (K).

A

B

D50

1. Loosen bolt (A) on each brace (B) located at each end of the reel.

2. Move forward end of reel support arm (C) laterally as required to center reel.

3. Tighten bolts (A), and torque to 265 ft·lbf

(359 N·m).

Form 169007

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Revision C