MacDon D65 - 3.13 Unplugging Cutterbar

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3.13 Unplugging Cutterbar
Follow safety procedures when clearing a plugged cutterbar, and refer to troubleshooting recommendations of plugging
persists.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine,
remove the key, and engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason.
CAUTION
Wear heavy gloves when working around or handling knives.
IMPORTANT:
Lowering the rotating reel on a plugged cutterbar will damage the reel components.
To remove plugged material from the cutterbar, follow these steps:
1. Stop forward movement of the machine and disengage the header drives.
2. Raise the header to prevent it from filling with dirt, and engage the header drive clutch.
3. If the plug does not clear, disengage the header drive clutch and raise the header fully.
4. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
5. Engage the header safety props. For instructions, refer to the windrower operator’s manual.
6. Clean off the cutterbar by hand.
NOTE:
If cutterbar plugging persists, refer to 7 Troubleshooting, page 257.
OPERATION