
1. Slide the knife into place and align the knifehead with
the output arm.
NOTE:
Remove the grease zerk from the knifehead pin for
easier installation of knifehead pin.
2. Install the knifehead pin (A) through the output arm (C)
and into the knifehead.
3. Set the groove (B) in the knifehead pin 1.5 mm
(1/16 in.)
above the output arm (C). Secure with
5/8 x 3 in. hex head bolt and nut (D), and torque to
217 N
·
m (160 ft
·
lbf).
Figure 5.25: Knifehead
4. Install the grease zerk (A) into the knifehead pin, and
turn the grease zerk for easy access.
IMPORTANT:
Slowly apply grease to the knifehead until slight
downward movement of the knifehead is observed.
Do
NOT
overgrease the knifehead. Overgreasing
leads to knife misalignment causing excessive
heating of guards and overloading of drive systems.
If overgreasing occurs, remove the grease zerk to
release pressure.
Figure 5.26: Knifehead
5.5.6
Spare Knife
A spare knife can be stored in the header frame tube (A) at
the left end. Ensure the spare knife is secured in place.
Figure 5.27: Spare Knife
5.5.7
Knife Guards
Perform
DAILY
inspections to ensure the knife guards are aligned and the knife sections are contacting the shear
surfaces of the knife guards.
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