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Chapter 4:
Removing Existing Fingers and Bushings
To remove existing fingers and bushings, follow the procedures in the order provided.
4.1
Removing Bushings and Steel or Plastic Fingers from Reels
Bushing are located at the point where the reel tine connects to the reel disc.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop engine and
remove key before leaving the operator
’
s seat, and always engage safety props before going under the machine for any
reason.
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 fully.
2.
Raise the reel fully.
3.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
4.
Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to the FD2/FM200 Operators Manual.
Center disc and tail end bushings
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Figure 4.1: Tail End
5.
Remove the reel endshields and endshield support (C) from
the tail end of the reel at the applicable tine tube location.
NOTE:
There are no endshields on the center disc.
6.
Remove bolts (A) securing tine tube arm (B) to the disc.
IMPORTANT:
Note the hole locations in the arm and disc and ensure
bolts (A) are reinstalled at the original locations.
