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3.3 Endshields
The endshields are molded polyethylene covers that are attached to the ends of the header. They provide shielding
for the header drive components and also display the make of the combine. The left endshield is hinged to the
endsheet and can be opened for routine maintenance or easily removed for major servicing. The right endshield is
bolted directly to the header.
3.3.1 Opening Left Endshield
DANGER
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. Lower header to ground, shut down engine, and remove key from ignition.
Figure 3.1: Endshield Closed
2. Use a slotted screwdriver to unlock endshield (B) by
turning latch (A) counterclockwise until it stops (slightly
more than one half turn).
Figure 3.2: Endshield Open
3. Grasp forward end of endshield (A) and pull open until
support (B) engages and holds endshield in open
position.
NOTE:
If additional access to the drive area is required,
remove the endshield. Refer to
3.3.3 Removing Left
Endshield, page 31 .
OPERATION