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Revision B
Removing Knife Drive Box
The knife drive box may need to be removed for repair at the Dealership. To remove the knife drive box, follow 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.
NOTE:
The procedure is the same for both ends of a timed double-knife header. Images shown are for the left end
—
the right end
is opposite.
1.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
2.
Open the endshield. For instructions, refer to
For timed headers:
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Figure 5.46: Timed Double-Knife Drive
3.
Loosen the two nuts (A) enough to allow idler pulleys (B)
to pivot.
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Figure 5.47: Timed Double-Knife Drive
4.
Loosen jam nut (C).
5.
Turn flange nut (A) counterclockwise on adjuster bolt (B) to
relieve knife drive belt tension.
6.
Proceed to Step
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