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5.5.3
Removing Knife
To remove the knife, perform the recommended removal 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 5.25: Knifehead
4.
Manually stroke the knife to its outer limit.
5.
Clean the area around the knifehead.
6.
Remove grease fitting (B) from the pin.
NOTE:
Removing the grease fitting will make it easier to reinstall
the knifehead pin later.
7.
Remove bolt and nut (A).
8.
Use a screwdriver or chisel in slot (C) to release the load on
the knifehead pin.
9.
Use a screwdriver or chisel to pry the pin upwards in the
pin groove until the pin is clear of the knifehead.
10. Push the knife assembly inboard until it is clear of the output arm.
11. Seal the knifehead bearing with plastic or tape to keep out dirt and debris unless it is being replaced.
12. Wrap a chain around the knifehead and pull out the knife.
5.5.4
Removing Knifehead Bearing
The knifehead bearing allows the knifehead pin to rotate within the knifehead as the drive arm strokes the knife back
and forth. To remove the knifehead bearing, perform the recommended removal 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.
