4.5.9
Rotary Deflectors
The rotary de
fl
ectors are designed to deliver cut material from the ends of the cutterbar and help maintain an even
fl
ow of crop into the conditioner. Rotary de
fl
ectors are attached to only the two outboard discs at each end of
the cutterbar.
IMPORTANT:
The outboard de
fl
ectors (B) are approximately
29/32 in. (23 mm) smaller in diameter than the inboard
de
fl
ectors (A).
Figure 4.112: Rotary Deflectors
A - Driven Rotary Deflector
B - Non-Driven Rotary Deflector
Inspecting Rotary Deflectors
Inspect rotary de
fl
ectors daily for signs of damage or wear.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, stop engine, remove
key, and engage header lift cylinder lock-out valves before going under machine for any reason.
1. Lower mower conditioner fully, shut off engine, and
remove key.
2. Open cutterbar doors.
Figure 4.113: Cutterbar Doors
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