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Revision D
3.12
Installing Outboard Rock Guards
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A
B
Figure 3.65: Left Outboard Rock Guard
–
Angled
1.
Apply medium-strength threadlocker (Loctite
®
242 or
equivalent) to bolt (B).
NOTE:
Some parts removed for clarity.
2.
Install bolt (B) with washer onto the cutterbar.
3.
Angle rock guard (A) outward as shown. Align the slot in the
side plate between the washer and the cutterbar on rear
M16 bolt (B).
4.
Rotate the rock guard towards the center of the header
until the tabs on the front of the rock guard are supported
by the cutterbar.
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A
B
Figure 3.66: Outboard Rock Guard
5.
Using a rubber mallet, tap rock guard (A) so it is parallel and
flush against cutterbar (B).
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A
B
C
Figure 3.67: Outboard Rock Guard Installed
6.
Ensure rock guards (B) and (C) are parallel to one another.
NOTE:
A parallel gap (A) of 5
–
7 mm (3/16
–
1/4 in.) between
outboard (B) and inboard (C) rock guards is acceptable. You
may need to loosen the next one or two rock guards to
space out the gap evenly.
