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Figure 4.42: R216 SP
15. Close cutterbar curtain (A). Refer to
4.5.4
Maintaining Discblades
Figure 4.43: Discblades
Each disc has two blades (A) attached at opposite ends that are
free to rotate horizontally on a specially designed shoulder bolt.
The blade (A) has two cutting edges and can be flipped over so
that the blade does not need replacing as often.
The blades are
NOT
repairable and must be replaced if severely
worn or damaged.
IMPORTANT:
Always use factory replacement parts.
NOTE:
Discs are equipped with 18-degree bevel-down blades; 11-degree
bevel-down blades are offered as a non-standard option. Refer
to R216 SP Series Rotary Disc Header Parts Catalog.
Inspecting Discblades
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator
’
s seat for any reason.
CAUTION
Discblades have two sharp cutting edges that can cause serious injury. Exercise caution and wear gloves when working
with blades.
CAUTION
Damaged blades may damage the cutterbar and result in poor cutting performance. Replace damaged blades
immediately.
CAUTION
Damaged or loose discblades or blade attachment hardware can be ejected during machine operation and may cause
personal injury or machine damage.