MacDon R80 Rotary Disc - Manual (Page 49)

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Form # 169089
47
Model Year - 2009
7.8 CUTTERBAR
7.8.1 Skid Plates and Rock Guards
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.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from
unexpected start-up or fall of raised
machine; stop engine, remove key and
engage header lift cylinder stops before
going under machine for any reason.
CAUTION
Exercise caution when working around the
blades. Blades are sharp and can cause
serious injury. Wear gloves when handling
blades.
7.8.1.1 Removal
a. Raise header fully, stop engine, and remove
key.
b. Engage header lift cylinder locks.
c. Open cutterbar doors.
d. Remove two bolts (A) from the skid plate (B) and
remove skid plate by lowering the aft end and
dropping forward end from rock guard (D).
e. Remove nuts and bolts (C) from rock guard (D).
f. Remove nut and bolt (E), slightly lower aft end of
rock guard (D) and slide rock guard forward off
cutterbar.
C
D
E
A
B
A
D