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Installing the Conditioner
CAUTION
Ensure spreader bar is secured to the forks so that it cannot slide off the forks or towards the mast while attaching the
conditioner to the rotary disc pull-type.
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Figure 4.348: Deflector Plates
Refer to the following notes before beginning the procedure:
NOTE:
If installing a finger conditioner, deflector plates (A) must be
removed. For instructions, refer to
NOTE:
Install deflector plates (A) when installing a roll conditioner and
when replacing faulty or damaged deflector plates. For
instructions, refer to
Installing Cutterbar Deflectors, page 94
.
NOTE:
If you are replacing a roll conditioner and deflector plates (A) are
already installed on the machine, proceed to Step
.
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Figure 4.349: Conditioner Lift
1.
Attach spreader bar (A) to a forklift or equivalent lifting
device and attach the chains to lugs (B) on the conditioner.
Use a chain rated for overhead lifting with a minimum
working load of 1135 kg (2500 lb.).
2.
Lift the conditioner and position it into the opening on the
rotary disc pull-type.
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Figure 4.350: Conditioner Pins
3.
Carefully align pin (A) at each end of the conditioner with
lug (B) on the rotary disc pull-type, and lower the
conditioner so that pins (A) engage lugs (B) on both ends of
the rotary disc pull-type.