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4.
Open the cutterbar doors. For instructions, refer to
Opening Cutterbar Doors, page 26
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A
B
C
Figure 4.106: Cutterbar
A - Large Non-Driven Drums
B - Small Non-Driven Drum
C - Small Driven Drum
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B
Figure 4.107: Ten Disc Cutterbar Drums
A - Small Driven Drum
B - Large Non-Driven Drum
5.
Inspect small drums (B) and (C) for damage and wear.
Replace the drums if they are worn at the center to 50% or
less of their original thickness. Do
NOT
repair damaged
drums; they must be replaced.
6.
Examine drums (B) and (C) for large dents. Replace any
dented drums to ensure that the cutterbar remains
balanced.
7.
Tighten or replace any loose or missing fasteners.
WARNING
Ensure that the cutterbar is completely clear of foreign objects.
Foreign objects can be ejected with considerable force when
the machine is started, which can result in serious injury or
cause damage to the machine.
8.
Close the cutterbar doors. For instructions, refer to
3.4.2 Closing Cutterbar Doors, page 27
Removing Small Driven Drum and Driveline
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Ten Disc Cutterbar
The small driven drum is the second drum from the end on the left side of the cutterbar.
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove
the key from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat or making adjustments to the machine. If the rotary disc
header is raised, always close the lock-out valves, and place blocks under the header. Never work on or beneath an
unsupported header.
DANGER
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
