Replacing stub guards on a single knife header, Warning – MacDon D65 SP DHOM User Manual
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3.
Position poly wear plate (if applicable), replacement
guard (A), adjuster bar, and top guide (B). Install bolts,
but do NOT tighten.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure center guard (A) (right of cutterbar split) has
offset cutting surfaces.
NOTE:
Top guide (B) must accommodate the two overlapping
knives at center guard location on double knife header.
Ensure replacement is correct part.
4.
Check and adjust clearance between hold-down and
knife. Refer to
Checking Knife Hold-Downs, page 149
Figure 6.41: Double Knife Guard
A - Knife Guard
B - Top Guide
C - Normal Guard
Replacing Stub Guards on a Single Knife Header
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel, always engage reel safety props before going under raised
reel for any reason.
Stub guards, complete with top guides and adjuster plates, are designed to cut tough crops. Only 15, 20, 25, 30,
and 35 ft. headers can be equipped with stub guards.
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