MacDon D60 - Removing Bushings from Six- or Nine-Bat Reels

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Figure 4.226: Clamp on Bushing
7. Tighten clamp (A) using modified channel lock pliers (B)
until finger pressure will NOT move the clamp.
IMPORTANT:
Overtightening the clamp might break the clamp.
Installing center disc and tail-end bushings:
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Figure 4.227: Bushing Halves on Tine Tube
8. At the center and tail-end discs, position bushing halves (A)
on the tine tube, and position the lug in each bushing half
into the hole in the tine tube.
9. Slide the tine tube inboard (towards the cam end) to
position the bushing in the reel arm.
10. Reinstall any previously removed fingers or tines. For
instructions, refer to the following procedures as necessary:
• Removing Plastic Fingers, page 227
• Removing Steel Tines, page 225
11. Reinstall the reel endshields. For instructions, refer to .
Removing Bushings from Six- or Nine-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.
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