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Checking Mounting Bolts
Check the torque on the four knife drive box mounting bolts after the first 10 hours of operation and every 100 hours
thereafter.
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.
Figure 4.108: Knife Drive Box
1. Torque side bolts (A) first, then torque bottom bolts (B).
Torque all bolts to 271 Nm (200 lbf·ft).
Removing Knife Drive Box
The knife drive box(es) may need to be removed for repair at the Dealership. Follow the recommended removal procedure
provided here.
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. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Open the endshield. For instructions, refer to 4.3.1 Opening Hinged Endshield, page 116.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING