MacDon R116, Unloading And Assembly Instructions

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9.2.1 Removing Cutterbar Deflectors
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.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage, cutterbar deflectors must NOT be used with the finger conditioner option.
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Figure 9.16: Left Cutterbar Deflector
1. Raise mower fully, shut down tractor, and remove key
from ignition.
2. Close lift cylinder lock-out valves. Refer to 11.2
Engaging Locks, page 204 .
3. Clean debris from deflectors and deflector area.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT remove cutterbar level plug (B).
4. Remove three bolts and nuts (C) securing deflector to
cutterbar using a 6 mm hex key and a 15 mm socket.
5. Remove bolt (D) from outboard end of deflector with
8 mm hex key. Retain bolt.
6. Remove deflector (A). Replace retained bolt (D)
through skid shoe and secure with M12 washer and
lock nut (E).
7. Repeat for deflector on opposite side of disc mower.
8. Store deflectors and hardware in a safe place.
CHANGING THE CONDITIONER