MAC215986
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Revision A
WARNING
Wear heavy gloves when working around or handling knives.
1.
Raise the reel fully.
2.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
3.
Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to
Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 33
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B
C
A
Figure 4.150: Pointed Center Hold-Down
4.
Loosen mounting hardware (B).
5.
Turn adjuster bolts (A) as follows:
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To increase the clearance, turn adjuster bolts (A)
clockwise (tighten).
•
To decrease the clearance, turn adjuster bolts (A)
counterclockwise (loosen).
6.
To adjust clearance at tip only, adjust using only center
(rear) adjustment bolt (C).
•
To increase the clearance, turn adjuster bolt (C)
counterclockwise (loosen).
•
To decrease the clearance, turn adjuster bolt (C)
clockwise (tighten).
7.
Tighten nuts (B) to 85 Nm (63 lbf·ft).
8.
Recheck clearances, and make further adjustments if
necessary.
9.
Run the header at low engine speed, and listen for noise caused by insufficient clearance.
IMPORTANT:
Insufficient hold-down clearance will result in overheating of the knife and guards
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readjust as necessary.
