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Revision A
WARNING
Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when
handling blades.
IMPORTANT:
The cutterbar should be completely empty of oil before filling it. Refer to
Draining the Cutterbar, page 74
.
1.
Start the engine, and raise the header fully.
Figure 4.16: Filling Cutterbar
2.
Place a block under each end of the disc header, so the
right end is higher than the left end.
3.
Lower the header onto the blocks.
4.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the
ignition.
5.
Remove access plug (A) from the raised end of the
cutterbar and add the
EXACT
amount of lubricant specified.
Refer to the inside back cover of this manual for list of
recommended fluids and lubricants.
IMPORTANT:
Do
NOT
overfill the cutterbar. Overfilling can cause
overheating, damage, or failure of cutterbar components.
NOTE:
Do
NOT
remove the hex bolts (B) securing the cutterbar
end plate to the cutterbar or lubricant leaks could result.
6.
Install access plug (A). Torque to 30 Nm (22 lbf·ft).
CAUTION
Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
7.
Start the engine, and raise the header fully.
8.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the
ignition. Engage the windrower lift cylinder safety props.
Refer to
3.3.1 Engaging and Disengaging Header Safety
.
9.
Remove the block from under the cutterbar.
10. Lower the header.
11. Check the lubricant level. Refer to
.
4.5.2
Maintaining Cutterbar Discs
Perform daily inspections to ensure that cutterbar discs have not suffered damage from rocks, or experienced excessive
wear from abrasive working conditions.
Cutterbar discs are interchangeable and can be moved to a spindle that rotates in the opposite direction as long as it is in
usable condition and the blades are oriented to cut in the correct direction.
The cutterbar discs are
NOT
repairable and must be replaced if severely damaged or worn.