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Revision D
3.9
Installing the R113 Cutterbar
WARNING
Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when
handling blades.
IMPORTANT:
Vertical drive alignment is crucial for proper cutterbar operation. Always use the drive alignment tool (MD #325683) when
installing a cutterbar.
CAUTION
The cutterbar weighs approximately 560 kg (1300 lb.). Use a suitable lifting device to support and move the cutterbar
into place.
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B
C
Figure 3.33: Cutterbar
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Bottom View
1.
Using a suitable lifting device, position cutterbar (A) so that
mounting holes in the frame line up with the holes in the
cutterbar.
2.
Install one M20 x 2.5 x 65 bolt (C). Use three washers under
the bolt head and three before the nut. Snug bolts but do
NOT
tighten at this time.
3.
Install one M20 x 2.5 x 50 bolt (B). Use one washer under
the bolt head and one on top of the nut. Snug bolts but do
NOT
tighten at this time.
4.
Repeat Steps
to
for the opposite side.
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Figure 3.34: Drive Alignment Tool (MD #325683)
5.
Remove bolt, washer, and nut (A) from the drive alignment
tool (MD #325683), and slide the bottom tube up.
NOTE:
The bolt, washer, and nut are provided for storage reasons
only. They are not needed for drive alignment.