MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 16 Foot Self-Propelled Windrower Headers - Manual (Page 93)

OPERATING THE HEADER
IMPORTANT
Depending on disc (B) rotation, feed plate (A)
should be located so that when holes are aligned,
the leading edge of the feed plate is further from
the accelerator (B) than the trailing edge.
6. Install the deflectors. See
• Installing the Driveline Deflector, page 139
• Installing the Driven Deflector, page 138
Figure 6.27: LH End Top View Shown
6.10.2 Removing Tall Crop Feed Plates
Follow these steps to remove the tall crop feed plates:
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 the ground, shut off engine, and
remove key from ignition.
2. Open cutterbar doors. Refer to Section 5.5 Cutterbar
Doors, page 31 .
CAUTION
Exercise caution when working around the blades.
Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury.
Wear gloves when handling blades.
3. Place a block of wood between discs to prevent
deflector from turning.
Figure 6.28
Removing Tall Crop Feed Plates: Under Driven Deflector
1. Remove the deflector. See Removing the Driven
Deflector, page 137 .
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