MacDon D60 - Tine Tube Bushings; Removing Bushings from Five-Bat Reels

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4.10.6 Tine Tube Bushings
The reel tine tube rests in a tine tube bushing, which is secured to the reel disc. If a tine tube bushing is damaged or worn,
it will need to be replaced.
Removing Bushings from Five-Bat Reels
The bushing clamps securing the tine tube to the bushing will need to be released so that the bushing halves can be
removed.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine.
WARNING
To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a raised reel, always engage the reel safety props before going under the
raised reel for any reason.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the tine tube is supported at all times to prevent damage to the tube and other components.
1. Lower the header fully.
2. Raise the reel fully.
3. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
4. Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to 3.10.1 Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 36.
5. If replacing only the cam end bushing, proceed to Step 10, page 230.
Removing center disc and tail-end bushings
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B
Figure 4.217: Tail End
6. Remove bolts (A) securing arm (B) to the disc.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the tine tube is supported at all times to prevent
damage to the tube and other components.
IMPORTANT:
Note the hole locations in the arm and disc, and ensure
bolts (A) are reinstalled at the original locations.
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