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Continuous movement of crop from the cutterbar to conditioner is critical to uniform windrowing. The reel aids movement of crop across the cutterbar and deck sheet into conditioner. The reel also lifts down crop in front of cutterbar.
Adjust reel cam for the latest release possible. If release is too early, crop will be left on the cutterbar or deck and cause uneven feeding.
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Reel speed is related to ground speed. Reel tooth tips should run slightly faster than ground speed. If reel speed is too slow, it will restrict crop flow; if reel speed is too fast, it will cause reel carryover or may cause belt to wear or break.
Positioning reel close to the ground, by adjusting the gauge shoes or using a steeper guard angle, will also help pick up down-crop.
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