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Installing Accelerators
WARNING
To avoid injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the
ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
CAUTION
Disc blades have two sharp cutting edges that can cause serious injury. Exercise caution and wear gloves when working
with blades.
IMPORTANT:
Always replace accelerators in pairs to ensure proper disc balance.
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A
B
C
D
Figure 4.65: Accelerator Installation
1.
Place a pin (or equivalent) in the front hole of the
neighboring rock guard to prevent disc rotation while
tightening blade bolts.
IMPORTANT:
Accelerators are unidirectional; both clockwise and
counterclockwise accelerators are used on the cutterbar.
Verify the direction of the disc before installing
accelerators. If you are unsure which direction the spindle
rotates, refer to
4.6.3 Cutterbar Spindles, page 93
2.
Install lock nut (A), accelerator (B), blade holder (C), and
hex-socket bolt (D). Do
NOT
tighten at this time.
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C
B
Figure 4.66: Accelerator Installation
3.
Install new nut (A), flange bolt (B), and disc blade (C)
onto the disc.