215651 145 Revision B
1. Raise the reel to its full height, and lower the header to the ground.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
3. Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 35.
Figure 5.43: Knifehead Shield
4. Place knifehead shield (A) against the endsheet as shown.
Align the shield so the cutout matches the profile of the
knifehead and/or hold-downs.
5. Bend knifehead shield (A) along the slit to conform to the
endsheet.
6. Align the mounting holes and secure with two 3/8 x 1/2 in.
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head bolts (B).
7. Tighten bolts (B) just enough to hold knifehead shield (A) in
place while allowing it to be adjusted as close to the
knifehead as possible.
8. Manually rotate the knife drive box pulley to move the
knife and check for areas of contact between the knifehead
and knifehead shield (A). Adjust the shield to eliminate
interference with the knife if necessary.
9. Tighten bolts (B).
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