MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 16 Foot Self-Propelled Windrower Headers - Manual (Page 145)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Inspecting Rotary Deflectors
DANGER
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. Lower header to ground.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Open cutterbar doors. See Section 5.5 Cutterbar
Doors, page 31 .
4. Check that deflectors (A) are not damaged or bent by
rocks and for loose fasteners.
5. Replace deflectors (A) if they are severely damaged or
worn. See
• Removing the Driven Deflector, page 137
• Installing the Driven Deflector, page 138
• Removing the Driveline Deflector, page 138
• Installing the Driveline Deflector, page 139
Do NOT repair.
6. Tighten loose fasteners.
WARNING
Ensure cutterbar is completely clear of foreign
objects.
These objects can be ejected with
considerable force when the machine is
started and may result in serious injury or
machine damage.
7. Close the cutterbar doors. See Section 5.5 Cutterbar
Doors, page 31 .
Figure 7.37
Removing the Driven Deflector
Follow these steps to replace the driven rotary deflector:
1. Lower header to ground.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Open cutterbar doors. See Section 5.5 Cutterbar
Doors, page 31 .
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Rev. F