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Revision A
4.8.8
Short Knife Guards and Hold-Downs
Short knife guards are less likely to plug the knife in tough crops such as grasses and canola.
The following knife guards and hold-downs are used in short knife guard configurations:
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A
B
C
D
E
F
Figure 4.152: Guard and Hold-Down Types used in Short Knife Guard Configurations
A - PlugFree
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Hold-Down (MAC286330)
B - PlugFree
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Knife Guard (MAC286318)
C - PlugFree
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End Hold-Down (MAC286331)
81
D - PlugFree
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End Knife Guard (without Wear Bar) (MAC286319)
82
E - PlugFree
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Center Hold-Down (MAC286333)
F - PlugFree
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Center Knife Guard (MAC286320)
83
Guards are configured differently on different headers. When replacing short knife guards and hold-downs, ensure you use
the correct sequence for your header. The following will guide you to the different configurations:
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Short Knife Guard Configuration on Single-Knife Headers, page 329
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Short Knife Guard Configuration on Double-Knife Headers
All Sizes Except D241), page 330
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Short Knife Guard configuration on Double-Knife Header
81. Installed in positions 1
–
3 on drive side(s); installed in position 1 at right end of single-knife headers.
82. Installed in positions 1
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4 on drive side(s). Single-knife headers use standard guard (MAC286318) on the right end.
83. Double-knife headers only.
