MacDon MD 259140, Installation Instructions Manual

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3.2 Opening Cutterbar Doors
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Export Latches
Pull-types sold outside North America require a tool-operated latch on the cutterbar doors. Follow these steps to open
cutterbar doors with export latches:
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator
’
s seat for any reason.
1. Center the pull-type beneath the hitch, if both doors need
to be opened.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the
ignition.
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Figure 3.2: Cutterbar Door Latch Access Hole
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Export Only
3. Locate latch access holes (A) for each door.
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Figure 3.3: Cutterbar Door Latch
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Cutaway View
4. Use a rod or screwdriver to press down on latch (A) and
release the cutterbar door.
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