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Figure 4.171: Knife Drive Box
5.
Remove oil level dipstick (A) and check the oil level. The oil
level must be within range (B), that is, between the lines
near the bottom of the dipstick.
NOTE:
Before checking the oil level, ensure the top of the knife
drive box is horizontal and oil level dipstick (A) is
screwed in.
6.
Reinstall oil level dipstick (A), and tighten to 23 Nm
(17 lbf·ft).
7.
If the header is configured with a dual knife system, repeat
the oil level check on the opposite side of the header.
Checking Mounting Bolts
Check the torque on the four knife drive box mounting bolts (A) and (B) after the first 10 hours of operation and every
100 hours thereafter.
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B
Figure 4.172: Knife Drive Box
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View from Below
1.
Ensure all bolts are torqued to 343 Nm (253 lbf·ft). Torque
side bolts (A) first, then torque bottom bolts (B).
Changing Oil in Knife Drive Box
Change the knife drive box lubricant after the first 50 hours of operation and every 1000 hours (or 3 years) thereafter.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine.
1.
Raise the header fully.
2.
Open the endshield. For instructions, refer to
