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Figure 5.76: Knife Drive
6. Remove belt (A) from drive pulley (B).
7. Slip belt (A) over and behind knife drive box pulley (C). Use
the notch in the pulley to assist with belt removal.
Installing Untimed Double-Knife Drive Belts
The procedure for installing untimed double-knife drive belts is the same for both sides of the header.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key before making adjustments to the machine.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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Figure 5.77: Knife Drive
2. Route knife drive belt (A) around knife drive box pulley (C)
and knife drive pulley (B). Use the notch in the pulley to
assist with the belt installation.
NOTE:
Ensure the drive motor is fully forward. Do NOT pry the
belt over the pulley.
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