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3.9
Cutterbar Deflectors
A two-piece cutterbar deflector kit (MD #B6847) is available for attaching to the cutterbar just below the header
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s
conditioner rolls. Deflectors provide improved feeding into the conditioner rolls and prevent heavy crop with long stems
from feeding under the rolls.
Cutterbar deflectors may not be well-suited for some crop and field conditions. Refer to the following table:
Table 3.2 Conditions for Using Cutterbar Deflectors
Crop/Field Condition
Use Deflector
Average crop/normal field conditions
No
Long-stemmed and heavy/normal field conditions
Yes
Long-stemmed and heavy/sandy soil
No
Long-stemmed and heavy/gopher mounds or rocks
(refer to the note below table)
No
NOTE:
Removing the deflector helps feed dirt/rocks through the header and prevents debris build up, wear and damage
from rocks.
3.9.1
Removing Cutterbar Deflectors
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop engine and remove
key before leaving the operator
’
s seat, and always engage safety props before going under the machine for any reason.
1.
Raise the header fully.
2.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
3.
Engage the header safety props. For instructions, refer to
3.2.1 Engaging and Disengaging Header Safety Props
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A
B
C
D
Figure 3.91: Right Deflector Plate
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View from Rear
4.
Locate deflectors (A) and (D) on the back of the cutterbar.
5.
Clean debris from deflectors and deflector area.
6.
Remove bolt (B) from the cutterbar on outboard end of
deflector. Retain the hardware.
7.
Remove three bolts (C) and nuts securing deflector (A) to
the cutterbar. Remove deflector (A).
8.
Reinstall removed bolts (B) and (C), and nuts on the
deflector for storage.
9.
Repeat above steps for the left deflector (D).
10. Store the deflectors in a safe place.
11. If the cutterbar is being replaced, install the deflectors on
the new cutterbar. For instructions, refer to
.