MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series, Operator'S Manual, Page: 429 / 510

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Installing Plastic Fingers
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel, always engage reel safety props before going under raised
reel for any reason.
1. Position the fi nger on the rear of the fi nger tube and
engage the lug at the bottom of the fi nger in the lower
hole in the fi nger tube.
2. Lift the top fl ange gently and rotate the fi nger until the
lug in the top of the fi nger engages the upper hole in
the fi nger tube.
Figure 5.214: Installing Finger
IMPORTANT:
Do
NOT
apply force to the fi nger prior to tightening
the mounting screw. Applying force without tightening
the mounting screw will break the
fi nger or shear the
locating pins.
3. Install the screw (A) using a Torx
®
Plus 27 IP socket
wrench and torque to 75–80 in·lbf (8.5–9.0 N·m).
Figure 5.215: Installing Finger
5.13.5 Tine Tube Bushings
Removing Bushings from Five-, Six-, or Nine-Bat Reels
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel, always engage reel safety props before going under raised
reel for any reason.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the tine tube is supported at all times to prevent damage to the tube and other components.
1. Lower the header, raise the reel, and engage the reel safety props.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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