MacDon R113 SP, Operator'S Manual

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4.5 Cutterbar System
Figure 4.8: Cutterbar
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The 3978 mm (13 ft.) cutterbar (A) holds eight discs that rotate to a maximum of 2500 rpm at full engine speed. Each disc
carries two cutting blades.
4.5.1 Lubricating Cutterbar
Checking and Adding Cutterbar Lubricant
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup 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. Park the machine on level ground.
2. Lower the header onto 25 cm (10 in.) blocks under both ends of the cutterbar.
3. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
4. Open the cutterbar doors. For instructions, refer to 3.7.1 Opening Cutterbar Doors
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North America, page 64 or 3.7.2
Opening Cutterbar Doors
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Export Latches, page 65 .
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