MacDon A40-D Pull-Type - Manual (Page 121)

SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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7.8.6 Spare Knife
a. Spare knives with knife head may be stored
inside the lean bar. The LH knife is stored at the
LH end of the lean bar, and the RH knife is
stored at the right end of the lean bar.
To remove the knife, proceed as follows:
CAUTION
Stop engine, and remove key from ignition
before leaving Operator’s seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
1. Remove bolts (A) from lean bar end cap.
2. Pull out end cap and plastic storage tube
assembly (B) with the knife inside.
3. Slide knife from storage tube (B).
4. Replace storage tube inside lean bar.
5. Reinstall bolts (A), and tighten.
7.8.7 Knife Guards
Check DAILY that guards are aligned to obtain
proper shear cut between knife section and
guard. Knife sections should contact shear
surface of each guard.
7.8.7.1 Aligning Guard
a. Retrieve tool from LH side of header.
b. To adjust guard tips downward, position tool as
shown above, and push down.
c. To adjust guard tips upward, position tool as
shown above, and pull up.
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A
B
UPWARD ADJUSTMENT
DOWNWARD ADJUSTMENT