MAC215986
358
Revision A
Replacing Short Knife Guards or End Knife Guards
Short knife guards or end knife guards are less likely to plug the knife in tough crops such as grasses and canola, and are
factory-installed.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key before leaving the operator
’
s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the
machine for any reason.
WARNING
Wear heavy gloves when working around or handling knives.
IMPORTANT:
Double-knife headers have an offset center knife guard installed where the two knives overlap. The center knife guard has
a slightly different replacement procedure. For instructions, refer to
To replace a short knife guard or end knife guard, follow these steps:
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 4.155: Short Knife Guards
4.
Remove two nuts and bolts (A) securing short knife
guard (B) and hold-down (C) to the cutterbar.
5.
Remove short knife guard (B), hold-down (C), and the
plastic wearplate.
