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Figure 4.40: Cutterbar Doors
20. Close cutterbar doors. For instructions, refer to
Closing Cutterbar Doors, page 38
Draining the Cutterbar
WARNING
To avoid injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the
ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
WARNING
Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when
handling blades.
1.
Remove the right outboard rock guard. This will improve access to the drain plug located in the end cap of the
cutterbar. To remove the outboard rock guard, refer to
Removing Outboard Rock Guards, page 184
.
NOTE:
The reinforced rock guards are used on model year 2019 and later.
2.
Start the engine and raise the rotary disc pull-type.
3.
Place a block under each end of the rotary disc pull-type so the right end is lower than the left end.
IMPORTANT:
Always drain lubricant from the right end of the rotary disc pull-type. Draining lubricant from the left end of the rotary
disc pull-type may lead to breather contamination or failure.
4.
Lower the rotary disc pull-type onto the blocks.
5.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
