MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series, Operator'S Manual, Page: 371 / 510

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Normal, Drive Side, and End Guard Replacement
1. Shut down the combine, and remove the key from
the ignition.
2. Stroke the knife manually until the knife sections are
spaced midway between the guards.
3. Remove the two nuts (A) and bolts attaching the
guard (B) and top guide (C) to the cutterbar.
4. Remove the guard (B), plastic wear plate (if installed),
top guide (C), and adjuster bar (D).
IMPORTANT:
Note the position of the mitre on the adjuster
bar (D), and reinstall the adjuster bar in the
same position. Mitres should not be adjacent to
each other.
Figure 5.91: Stub Guards
IMPORTANT:
The fi rst four outboard guards (B) on the drive sides
of the header do not have ledger plates. Ensure
the proper replacement guards are installed at
these locations.
Figure 5.92: Stub Guards
A - Normal Guard B - Drive Side Guard
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