MacDon FD70 for Combine Operators - Manual (Page 137)

SECTION 10. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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10.4 ENDSHIELDS AND COVERS
10.4.1 Endshields
Single knife headers are fitted with a hinged
endshield on the LH end of the header for easy
access to the header drive.
The RH end is not hinged, but is still removable.
Double knife headers are fitted with hinged
endshields on both ends of the header.
10.4.1.1 Hinged
a. To open the hinged
endshield, press
against latch in
opening at (A) on
inboard side of
endsheet.
b. Pull shield away from header, and swing it out
and back behind the endsheet until latch (B)
engages the hook on endsheet.
c. To close shield, lift latch (B), and swing shield
forward until front engages crop divider (C).
d. Push in shield where shown (opposite latch), and
shield will self-latch.
10.4.1.1.1 Adjustments
NOTE
Plastic endshields are subject to
expansion or contraction depending on
large temperature variations. Latch pin
can be adjusted to compensate for
dimensional changes.
a. Open driveshield.
b. Loosen bolts (D) on support.
c. Loosen bolts (E) on latch assembly (F).
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D
E
F
B
C