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Revision B
IMPORTANT:
To prevent premature knifehead or knife drive box failure,
ensure there is a tight fit between the knifehead pin and
the needle bearing, and between the knifehead pin and the
output arm.
4.
Install the knife. For instructions, refer to
5.5.6 Installing Knife, page 136
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5.5.6
Installing Knife
To install the knife, perform the recommended installation procedure provided here.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key before making adjustments to the machine.
WARNING
To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a raised reel, always engage the reel safety props before going under the
raised reel for any reason.
WARNING
Stand to the rear of the knife during removal to reduce the risk of injury from cutting edges. Wear heavy gloves when
handling the knife.
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 35
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Figure 5.28: Knifehead
4.
Slide the knife into place and align the knifehead with the
output arm.
5.
Install knifehead pin (A) through output arm (C) and into
the knifehead.
NOTE:
Remove the grease fitting from the knifehead pin for easier
installation of knifehead pin.
6.
Position the pin so that groove (B) is 1.5 mm (1/16 in.)
above output arm (C).
7.
Secure pin with 5/8 x 3 in. hex head bolt and nut (D), and
torque to 217 Nm (160 lbf·ft).
