MacDon D50, Operator'S Manual

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5.2 Cutterbar Kits
The cutterbar is located on the front of the header. It supports the knife and guards which is used to cut the crop.
5.2.1 Cutterbar Wearplate
Cutterbar wearplates are recommended for cutting on the ground when the soil is adhering to the steel.
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Figure 5.4: Cutterbar Wearplates
Installation instructions are included in the kit.
Order one of the following bundles according to your
header size:
•
4.6 m (15 ft.)
–
MD #B4864
•
6.1 m (20 ft.)
–
MD #B4865
•
7.6 m (25 ft.)
–
MD #B4838
•
9.1 m (30 ft.)
–
MD #B4839
•
10.7 m (35 ft.)
–
MD #B4840
•
12.2 m (40 ft.)
–
MD #B4841
5.2.2 Knifehead Shield
Knifehead shields attach to the endsheets and reduce the knifehead opening to prevent cut crop (particularly severely
lodged crop) from accumulating over the knifehead and damaging the knife drive box and endsheet.
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Figure 5.5: Knifehead Shield
It is recommended that the shield(s) be installed when
harvesting severely lodged crop or in any crop conditions where
the heads tend to accumulate over the knifehead.
Installation instructions are included in the kit.
Order the following bundles according to your header size:
•
7.6 m (25 ft.) and smaller
–
MD #125853
•
9.1 m (30 ft.) and larger
–
MD #125538
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