
Replacing normal and drive side guard
1. Shut down the windrower, and remove the key from
the ignition.
2. Stroke the knife manually until the knife sections are
spaced midway between the guards.
3. Remove two nuts (B) and bolts attaching the guard (A)
and hold-down (C) (if applicable) to the cutterbar.
4. Remove the guard (A), hold-down (C), and plastic
wearplate (if installed).
Figure 5.30: Pointed Guards
IMPORTANT:
The
fi
rst four outboard guards (B) on the drive
sides of the header do not have ledger plates.
Ensure proper replacement guards are installed at
these locations.
Figure 5.31: Pointed Guards
A - Normal
B - Drive Side
5. Position the new guard (A), hold-down (C), and plastic
wear plate (if applicable) onto the cutterbar. Secure
with two nuts (B) and bolts, but do
NOT
tighten.
6. Check and adjust the clearance between the
hold-downs and the knife. Refer to
Figure 5.32: Pointed Guards
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