MacDon A40D - Gauge Rollers; Removing Gauge Rollers; Installing Gauge Rollers

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4.16 Gauge Rollers
Gauge rollers can be removed for replacement or repair.
4.16.1 Removing Gauge Rollers
The gauge rollers can be removed for replacement or repair.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the
machine for any reason.
1. Raise the header, and engage the safety props.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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Figure 4.187: Gauge Roller
3. Remove bolts and clips (A) from the forward edge of the
gauge roller assembly.
NOTE:
Use a socket and ratchet wrench to access the nuts.
4. Remove the hairpins on pins (B).
5. Support the gauge roller, and remove pins (B).
6. Disengage the tabs on the mounting plate from the slots in
the cutterbar to remove the roller assembly.
4.16.2 Installing Gauge Rollers
Follow this procedure to install the gauge rollers.
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Figure 4.188: Gauge Roller Frame Location
1. Position the gauge roller assembly below the cutterbar, and
insert the tabs on the roller assembly into slots (A) in
the frame.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING