MacDon A40D - Cutterbar; Replacing Knife Section

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4.8 Cutterbar
This chapter covers maintenance and servicing of the entire cutting assembly.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, before servicing header or opening drive covers, follow procedures in 4.1 Preparing for
Servicing, page 125.
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Figure 4.17: Safety around Equipment
WARNING
Exercise caution when working around the cutterbar. Blades are
sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear heavy gloves when
working around or handling knife.
WARNING
Keep hands clear of the area between the guards and the knife
at all times.
4.8.1 Replacing Knife Section
Check daily that sections are firmly bolted to the knife back, and are not worn or broken. Replace broken knife sections as
required. A worn or broken knife section can be replaced without removing the knife from the cutterbar.
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always shut down the engine
and remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage the safety props or close the lock-out valves
before going under the machine for any reason.
WARNING
Stand behind the knife while you are removing it to reduce the risk of injury from cutting edges. Wear heavy gloves
when handling the knife.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING