SECTION 58 - ATTACHMENTS / HEADERS - CHAPTER 1
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CUTTER BAR BAYONET BUSHING -
REPLACEMENT
1. To replace the cutter bar bayonet bushings, the
cutter bar must first be removed from the unit
(refer to “Cutter Bar Removal”).
2. Remove the snap ring, 1, from the bayonet arm.
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3. Using a hammer and punch, evenly drive the
bushing out of the bayonet arm by striking the
outer race, 1, of the bushing. Drive the bushing
out slowly, to prevent damaging the bayonet arm.
NOTE: Do not drive against the inner ball of the
bushing to remove it, or the bayonet arm will fracture
and break.
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4. Install the new bushing into the bayonet arm by
driving against the outer race of the bushing.
Drive the bushing in slowly, ensuring that it does
not cock sideways in the bayonet arm.
5. Reinstall the snap ring, 1, to retain the bushing.
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