MacDon FD75, Operator'S Manual

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Installing Bushings on Five-, Six-, or Nine-Bat Reels
Once the old tine tube bushing halves have been removed, the new ones can be installed.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine,
remove the key, and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason.
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.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure tine tube is supported at all times to prevent damage to the tube or other components.
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A
B
C
Figure 6.262: Modified Pliers
NOTE:
Use a pair of modified channel lock pliers (A) to install bushing
clamps (C). Secure the pliers in a vise and grind a notch (B) into
the end of each arm to fit the clamp as shown.
Installing cam end bushings:
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A
B
Figure 6.263: Cam End
1. Position bushing halves (B) on the tine tube with the
flangeless end adjacent to the reel arm, and position the
lug in each bushing half into the hole in tine tube (A).
2. Slide tine tube (A) toward the tail end of the reel to insert
bushing (B) into the reel arm.
NOTE:
If the tine tube supports are installed, ensure the bushings
at those locations slide into the support.
3. Reinstall the previously removed fingers or tines. Refer to
the following procedures as necessary:
•
Removing Plastic Fingers, page 471
•
Removing Steel Tines, page 469
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