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Inspecting Drums
Inspect drums daily for signs of damage or wear.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, stop engine, remove key, and
engage windrower lift cylinder safety props before going under machine 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.
1.
Lower the header fully.
2.
Shut off the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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Figure 4.75: Cutterbar Curtain
3.
Open cutterbar curtain (A). For instructions, refer to
Opening Cutterbar Curtain, page 45
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B
C
Figure 4.76: Driven and Suspended Drums
A - Suspended Drums
B - Left Driven Drum
C - Right Driven Drum
4.
Inspect drums (A), (B), and (C) for damage and wear, and
replace if the drums are worn at the center to 50% or more
of their original thickness. Do
NOT
repair drums.
5.
Examine the drums for large dents. Replace dented drums
to prevent an imbalance in the cutterbar.
6.
Tighten or replace loose or missing fasteners.