214327 154 Revision B
Installing Knifehead Shield
The knifehead shield is supplied in flattened form, but it can be bent to suit installation on pointed or stub guard
cutterbars. Knifehead shields differ slightly depending on header size and guard configuration, so ensure you are using the
proper knifehead shield for your header. Refer to your parts catalog for proper replacement parts.
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.
CAUTION
Wear heavy gloves when working around or handling knives.
1. Raise the reel fully.
2. Lower the header fully.
3. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
4. Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 33.
Figure 5.55: Knifehead Shield
5. Place knifehead shield (A) against the endsheet as shown.
Align the shield so the cutout matches the profile of the
knifehead and/or hold-downs.
6. Bend knifehead shield (A) along the slit to conform to the
endsheet.
7. Align the mounting holes and secure with two
3/8 in. x 1/2 in. Torx
®
head bolts (B).
8. Tighten bolts (B) just enough to hold knifehead shield (A) in
place while allowing it to be adjusted as close to the
knifehead as possible.
9. Manually rotate the knife drive box pulley to move the
knife and check for areas of contact between the knifehead
and knifehead shield (A). Adjust the shield to eliminate
interference with the knife if necessary.
10. Tighten bolts (B).
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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